6 Apple MDM Solutions for K-12 Schools

IT professionals managing Apple devices inside of K-12 have a wide range of MDM solutions to choose from. Here are six of the most popular MDM solutions on the market that our K-12 customers are using to manage their Apple devices:    

JAMF School

JAMF School is a cloud-based MDM solution designed specifically for managing Apple devices in K-12 schools. It offers a user-friendly interface and a range of features such as app and content management, web filtering, and classroom management tools. With JAMF School, admins can easily set up and manage a fleet of Apple devices. JAMF School also integrates well with Apple's Device Enrollment Program (DEP), Apple School Manager (ASM) and Volume Purchase Program (VPP), making it easy to deploy and manage a large number of devices. One consideration is that it can be a bit expensive for smaller schools.


Mosyle 

Mosyle is a cloud-based MDM solution specifically designed for K-12 schools. It offers a user-friendly interface and a range of features such as app and content management, web filtering, and classroom management tools. With Mosyle, admins can easily set up and manage a fleet of Apple devices. Mosyle also offers excellent customer support, and their pricing is quite reasonable. 




FileWave 

FileWave is a multi-platform MDM solution that offers support for macOS, iOS, Windows, and Chrome OS devices. It offers a comprehensive set of features, including app management, device inventory, and remote control. With FileWave, admins can easily set up and manage devices across a range of platforms. One challenge is that FileWave can be a bit more complex to set up than other solutions.



Kandji 

Kandji is a cloud-based MDM solution that offers a simple and intuitive interface, making it easy for admins to manage Apple devices. Kandji also offers a range of features, including app and security management, remote wiping, and the ability to enforce compliance policies. One issue is that it's not as feature-rich as some of the other options on this list.


Workspace ONE 

Workspace ONE is a multi-platform MDM solution that offers support for iOS, macOS, Windows, Android, and Chrome OS devices. It offers a comprehensive set of features, including app and content management, security management, and remote control. With Workspace ONE, admins can easily set up and manage devices across a range of platforms. The downside is that it can be a bit complex to set up for some admins, and it can be a bit more expensive than some of the other options on this list.




Meraki

Meraki is a cloud-based MDM solution that offers support for iOS, macOS, Windows, Android, and Chrome OS devices. It offers a range of features, including app and content management, security management, and remote control. With Meraki, admins can easily set up and manage devices across a range of platforms. One downside is that it may not be as user-friendly as some of the other options on this list.

Whichever MDM you choose to use for your school or district, Tech to School can help make the deployment process easier. We offer free enrollment of iPads and Macs into Apple School Manager (ASM) as well as offering additional white glove service options.

Learn more about Apple School Manager enrollment and what Tech to School can do for your school >