Compare AirDroid Business and IBM MaaS360 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
$5.00 per device $10.00 per user
AirDroid Business
Star Rating
(291)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansIBM MaaS360
Star Rating
(173)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 per device $10.00 per user
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that IBM MaaS360 excels in Endpoint Inclusiveness with a score of 8.8, allowing for a broader range of device management, while AirDroid Business falls short with a score of 7.4, limiting its effectiveness in diverse environments.
- Reviewers mention that AirDroid Business shines in Ease of Use with a score of 9.6, making it more user-friendly for small businesses, whereas IBM MaaS360's score of 8.1 indicates a steeper learning curve for new users.
- G2 users highlight the superior Location Tracking capabilities of IBM MaaS360, scoring 9.5, which is crucial for businesses needing precise asset management, compared to AirDroid Business's lower score of 4.6 in this area.
- Users on G2 report that AirDroid Business offers better Device Enrollment processes with a score of 9.5, making it easier for small businesses to onboard new devices, while IBM MaaS360's score of 8.9 suggests a more complex enrollment procedure.
- Reviewers say that IBM MaaS360 provides robust Security Features, particularly in Remote Wiping with a score of 9.5, which is essential for data protection, while AirDroid Business scores slightly higher at 9.6, indicating a competitive edge in this critical area.
- Users report that AirDroid Business has a more comprehensive Application Control feature with a score of 9.6, allowing for better management of applications across devices, while IBM MaaS360's score of 8.6 suggests it may not be as effective in this aspect.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AirDroid Business
14-day Trial
Free Trial
Explore all the powerful features of AirDroid Business MDM to empower your business.
- Try out ALL features offered in AirDroid Business for 14 days!
IBM MaaS360
Deluxe Edition
$5.00 per device
$10.00 per user
Add email and chat containerization to separate personal and business data
- *Includes all Essentials Edition solutions
- Secure Mobile Mail
- Assistant
Free Trial
AirDroid Business
Free Trial is available
IBM MaaS360
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.6
266
8.4
132
Ease of Use
9.6
266
8.1
133
Ease of Setup
9.6
243
7.7
96
Ease of Admin
9.7
234
7.9
84
Quality of Support
9.6
259
8.0
128
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
233
8.0
83
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
260
8.2
137
Features by Category
Scope
7.7
75
8.8
16
4.6
76
8.5
17
Security
9.0
76
9.2
16
9.1
76
8.0
18
9.5
76
9.5
17
Management
9.6
76
8.9
19
7.7
75
8.8
19
9.4
76
8.4
19
8.7
76
8.0
18
8.3
75
8.1
18
Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
174
Not enough data
9.4
171
Not enough data
9.4
172
Not enough data
Management
9.1
170
Not enough data
9.5
169
Not enough data
8.7
164
Not enough data
9.9
158
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
200
Not enough data
8.1
197
Not enough data
8.9
184
Not enough data
9.0
192
Not enough data
7.4
177
Not enough data
7.3
164
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.9
193
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Communication
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
157
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security
9.3
185
Not enough data
9.5
184
Not enough data
Device Support
9.2
202
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.5
161
Not enough data
Performance
8.7
184
Not enough data
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remediation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
9.1
210
8.7
61
Operating System
6.2
202
8.6
60
3.8
62
8.4
58
9.3
219
8.5
60
Management
9.1
220
8.5
65
Feature Not Available
8.7
58
9.7
207
8.5
58
9.7
202
8.8
53
8.7
218
8.0
60
Security
9.5
207
8.9
64
9.6
214
9.0
63
Platform
9.3
156
9.0
32
9.6
160
8.9
34
8.5
158
8.9
34
Operating System
5.7
149
8.7
31
Feature Not Available
8.9
29
9.4
150
9.3
31
Security
9.4
159
9.3
35
9.0
157
9.1
29
9.6
156
9.1
34
Management
9.1
154
9.0
35
Feature Not Available
9.1
33
9.8
151
9.2
34
9.9
150
9.2
32
8.8
156
8.4
33
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AirDroid Business and IBM MaaS360 are categorized as Enterprise Mobility Management, Mobile Application Management, Mobile Device Management (MDM), and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Unique Categories
AirDroid Business is categorized as Geofencing and Remote Support
IBM MaaS360 is categorized as Endpoint Protection Platforms, Endpoint Management, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AirDroid Business
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM MaaS360
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
28.8%
Renewables & Environment
7.3%
Apparel & Fashion
4.9%
Computer & Network Security
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
50.3%
Information Technology and Services
22.7%
Banking
6.5%
Computer Software
5.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Computer & Network Security
4.5%
Other
56.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
AirDroid Business
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Hospitality
- Cataloging devices - Works with many different devices - Ability to preset the devices and ship them later - Easy install of MDM on devices
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Remote controlling other devices is temperamental, quite frequently it fails to connect. Instructions for assigning device ownership permission is unclear. Also when I remote access another device from the windows app for some reason my webcamera turns on...
IBM MaaS360
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Maas360 is an excellent MDM that is hosted in the cloud. Security policies are highly customizable. Works with all mobile operating systems (iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, etc). Exchange and Lotus support. Simply install on mobile device via...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
No all the API's are available for locking down completely on the phones. Etc. you cannot take the option for turning mobile data away. User can still turn it on and off but they get a noncompliance notification.
Verified User in Hospitality
- Cataloging devices - Works with many different devices - Ability to preset the devices and ship them later - Easy install of MDM on devices
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Maas360 is an excellent MDM that is hosted in the cloud. Security policies are highly customizable. Works with all mobile operating systems (iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, etc). Exchange and Lotus support. Simply install on mobile device via...
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Remote controlling other devices is temperamental, quite frequently it fails to connect. Instructions for assigning device ownership permission is unclear. Also when I remote access another device from the windows app for some reason my webcamera turns on...
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
No all the API's are available for locking down completely on the phones. Etc. you cannot take the option for turning mobile data away. User can still turn it on and off but they get a noncompliance notification.
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Discussions
Can AirDroid be trusted?
5 comments
JC
AirDroid Business is all about device management, and data security is the pillar of any good MDM solution. Take a look here and see how AirDroid Business...Read more
AirDroid Business has no more discussions with answers
What is IBM MaaS360 with Watson?
2 comments
SG
IBM MaaS360 with Watson is a cloud-based solution that combines Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) with AI-powered insights. It helps organizations manage and...Read more
Android Enterprise
1 comment
JH
Hi Bryn, this could be a limitation you are experiencing related to your organizations licensing agreement with IBM. I would recommend contacting your...Read more
Is there a way to ensure no registered devices can connect to an unsecured wi-fi network?
1 comment
JH
Yes. MaaS360 has a broad assortment of policy configurations available to customers, including the ability to mandate whether or not a device can connect...Read more
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