# Mobile Device Management (MDM) for *Small Businesses* Secure every device your team uses to work, without the enterprise budget or headcount. ![ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/mobile-device-management/mdm-for-smbs-mdm-logo-plus.svg) ## Manage every phone, tablet, and laptop your business runs on, *from one console* ### Streamlined enrollment for lean teams Bring devices under management without a dedicated security hire, using QR code enrollment, Apple Business Manager, or Android zero-touch enrollment. ### Start free, scale as you grow Manage up to 25 devices at no cost with the full feature set enabled. Move to per-device pricing only once the business actually needs more. ### Secure BYOD without overstepping Separate corporate data from personal data on employee-owned phones so IT can enforce security policies without touching personal photos, messages, or apps. ### Enforce essential security policies Set passcode requirements, device encryption, and app restrictions once, then apply them across every device in the business. ### Manage shared and customer-facing devices Configure a shared tablet at the front desk or a point-of-sale device in Kiosk Mode so it only runs the apps it's meant to. ### Resolve device issues remotely Chat with an employee, view their screen, and run remote commands to fix an issue without asking them to bring the device in. ### Keep a real-time device inventory Track battery level, location, and compliance status across the fleet, and get alerted when a device falls out of policy. ### Protect data on a lost or stolen device Lock a misplaced phone, put it in Lost Mode, or wipe corporate data remotely the moment it goes missing. ## Supported OS - Android - iOS - iPadOS - macOS - Windows - Chrome OS ## Supported Devices - Smartphones - Tablets - Laptops - Desktops - TVs - Rugged devices ## How Mobile Device Manager Plus helps growing Small Businesses to manage devices ### A free tier that's actually usable Most free MDM plans are trials in disguise. The free edition here supports up to 25 devices permanently, with the same feature set as the paid Professional edition, not a limited preview meant to push an upgrade before the business is ready for one. **25** Devices, permanently, at no cost ![](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/mobile-device-management/mdm-for-smbs-managed-devices.svg) ### Onboarding that doesn't require an IT department Small businesses rarely have someone whose full-time job is device security. Enrollment, policy setup, and day-to-day management are built to be handled by a general admin or an owner managing IT alongside everything else, with guided setup and live support available. ### BYOD that respects personal devices Small teams lean on personal phones more than larger companies do, simply because there are fewer company-issued devices to go around. Containerization keeps business email, apps, and files in an encrypted space on the employee's device, separate from anything personal. ### Costs that scale with the business, not against it Per-device pricing on paid plans means a business managing 30 devices isn't paying for the same license as one managing 300. Growth adds cost gradually, not in a lump-sum jump to the next licensing tier. ### One console for a mixed device fleet A small business rarely standardizes on a single platform. Whichever mix of Android, iPhone, Windows laptop, or Chromebook the team ends up using, it's managed from the same dashboard instead of a separate tool per device type. ## Three steps from unboxed to *managed* No dedicated security hire, no multi-week rollout. A general admin or owner can have the whole fleet under management the same day. 1. ### Enroll your devices Add phones, tablets, and laptops with QR code, Apple Business Manager, or Android zero-touch enrollment. Bulk enrollment means no hand-configuring one device at a time. 2. ### Apply your policies Turn on passcodes, encryption, app rules, Wi-Fi, and VPN from ready-made templates. Set it once and push to the whole fleet, or to just the group that needs it. 3. ### Manage from one console Watch every device's status, resolve issues remotely, and lock, locate, or wipe anything lost — all from a single dashboard, on any platform your team uses. ## Why Small Businesses Need Mobile Device Management (MDM) ### Business-closure risk **60%** of small businesses that suffer a major cyberattack close within six months. ### Average cost per breach **$3.31M** average cost of a data breach for organizations with fewer than 500 employees. Organizations with fewer than 500 employees pay an average of $3.31 million per data breach, and roughly 60% of small businesses that suffer a major cyberattack close within six months, according to IBM's 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report. An unmanaged phone or laptop, especially a personal device used for work, is one of the more common ways that exposure starts. Reviewer data on Capterra shows small businesses already make up the largest share of Mobile Device Manager Plus's user base, ahead of midsize and enterprise customers, so the product is used by, not just marketed at, businesses this size. Source: IBM, 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report ## Plans built for how small businesses actually grow ### Free edition **Free forever** The full Professional feature set, for up to 25 devices, free forever. Included devices: **25 / 25** **$0** for the first 25 devices ### Standard edition - Device enrollment: zero-touch and BYOD enrollment methods - Device provisioning essentials: Wi-Fi, VPN, Kiosk Mode, restrictions, certificates - App management: store and custom app distribution, updates, block listing - Security management essentials: passcode policies, remote lock, wipe, alarm - Asset management essentials: location and battery tracking, reports From **$12.90**/device/year (cloud) ### Professional edition Everything in Standard, plus: - Advanced device configuration and homescreen customization - Conditional access for Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 apps - OS update management - Geofencing, location history, and remote control - Content management: distribute, secure, update, and revoke files From **$23.90**/device/year (cloud) ## FAQs ### Can a small business manage mobile devices without hiring dedicated IT security staff? Yes. A general admin, office manager, or owner can enroll devices, apply security policies, and monitor compliance from a single console. Guided setup, live onboarding, and support are available for first-time teams.