//Hexnode alternative

A Hexnode alternative without the 15-device minimum.

Hexnode is a broad, well-supported UEM across ten platforms. But every plan starts at 15 paid devices, and AI and remote control live in the upper tiers. DockMDM is rugged Android only: no minimum, free for 3 devices, AI included from the first device.

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DockMDM vs Hexnode, honestly.

Based on public information as of July 2026. If we got something wrong, tell us and we'll fix it.

DockMDMHexnode UEM
Getting startedSelf-serve, free for 3 devices, no card, no minimum14-day trial, no card; every paid plan has a 15-device minimum
PricingEvery feature in every plan: $5 per device per month or $50 per year; custom enterprise setup availablePublic: $2.20 / $3.20 / $4.70 per device per month plus a custom top tier
PlatformsAndroid only, rugged-firstTen platforms including iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS
Rugged configurationNative Zebra MX from plain language, schema-validated, applied natively on-deviceOEMConfig passthrough for Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic; Zebra LifeGuard update windows
AIAI-native: built-in MCP server, every tierGenie AI assistant, Ultimate plan ($4.70) and up
Remote view / controlYes: live view and control from the device pageView from Enterprise plan, control from Ultimate
Kiosk modeSingle-app kiosk includedDeep kiosk suite from the cheapest plan
DeploymentCloud, hosted in GermanyCloud only; the on-premises edition was retired in 2021, a new one is announced

When Hexnode is the better choice

Mixed fleets across many operating systems in one console. Multi-app kiosk, kiosk browser, and digital signage. Their 24/7 support is genuinely well reviewed.

When DockMDM fits better

Rugged Android fleets, especially under Hexnode's 15-device floor. Native Zebra MX generated from plain language instead of OEMConfig passthrough. AI operations included from the first device, not gated to a $4.70 tier. One focused console.

Switching questions, answered.

Hexnode publishes plans from $2.20 to $4.70 per device per month, but every plan has a 15-device minimum, and the AI assistant and remote control sit in higher tiers. DockMDM has no minimum: free for up to 3 devices, then one plan at $5 per device per month, or $50 per year.
Yes. DockMDM includes live screen view and remote control in every plan. Hexnode offers remote view from its Enterprise plan and remote control from Ultimate.
Hexnode manages Zebra, Honeywell, and Datalogic through each vendor's OEMConfig app, including Zebra LifeGuard update windows. DockMDM is rugged-first and generates native Zebra MX profiles from plain language, validated against the MX schema and applied natively on-device.

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