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At a Glance
Esper
Esper
Star Rating
(238)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
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Iru
Iru
Star Rating
(744)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (72.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Iru excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall score compared to Esper. Users appreciate the smooth onboarding process and the intuitive interface, which makes it easy to manage devices effectively.
  • According to verified reviews, Iru's implementation is notably quick, with users highlighting that the integrations are well documented and easy to implement, allowing teams to manage their device fleets with minimal administrative work.
  • Users say that Iru provides exceptional support quality, with a score that reflects its ability to be a reliable partner in business. Reviewers have noted that the support team is responsive and helpful, enhancing the overall user experience.
  • Reviewers mention that while Esper is easy to navigate and manage, it falls short in certain areas, particularly in Apple support, where users have expressed dissatisfaction compared to Iru's robust support for Apple devices.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Iru's device management capabilities are superior, with features that allow for effortless device configuration and management. Users have praised the platform for being a set and forget tool that just works, especially for Apple devices.
  • According to recent feedback, Esper is appreciated for its remote access capabilities, making it convenient for users to manage devices from afar. However, it struggles with the same level of comprehensive support and ease of use that Iru offers, particularly for larger teams.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Esper
Free Trial
Free Trial
Browse all 4 pricing plans
Iru
No pricing available
Free Trial
Esper
Free Trial is available
Iru
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
183
9.2
668
Ease of Use
9.1
185
9.4
685
Ease of Setup
8.8
146
9.3
665
Ease of Admin
9.0
137
9.4
638
Quality of Support
8.9
169
9.5
661
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
125
9.4
633
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
171
9.5
642
Features by Category
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.8
24
Not enough data
Scope
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Security
8.4
21
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
Management
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
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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
Not enough data
IoT Device Management PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.5
11
Not enough data
Device Recognition
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.9
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Provisioning
9.5
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
Endpoint ManagementHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile Application ManagementHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Application Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Mobile Device Management (MDM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.6
142
8.4
562
Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
8.8
113
9.4
499
Operating System
8.2
68
7.0
475
6.1
57
9.6
532
9.3
135
2.5
61
Management
8.9
126
9.2
540
8.4
101
8.5
481
8.7
105
8.7
442
8.5
96
8.6
437
8.9
113
8.4
488
Security
9.4
119
9.5
510
9.0
117
9.2
510
Agentic AI - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Enterprise Mobility ManagementHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
8.8
29
8.6
142
Platform
Feature Not Available
9.3
130
9.4
29
9.5
140
9.0
29
9.5
138
Operating System
9.0
23
8.1
120
7.7
18
9.7
136
9.4
29
3.0
28
Security
9.3
27
9.6
138
8.2
28
8.6
132
8.7
29
9.3
137
Management
8.7
29
9.4
134
8.9
25
8.8
119
8.6
24
8.7
110
8.5
24
8.6
109
8.6
27
8.7
125
Agentic AI - Enterprise Mobility Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Esper
Esper
Iru
Iru
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Esper
Esper
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.2%
Iru
Iru
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
72.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Esper
Esper
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Retail
6.1%
Computer Software
6.1%
Food & Beverages
5.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Other
67.1%
Iru
Iru
Computer Software
20.1%
Information Technology and Services
13.7%
Financial Services
9.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Computer & Network Security
3.3%
Other
48.3%
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Discussions
Esper
Esper Discussions
What strategies have you come up with when dealing with multiple devices that require multiple versions of APKs? How do I successfully pull XAPK from devices?
2 Comments
Ankit G.
AG
Hi John, You can create different groups on Esper platform based on the different versions of apps you want to install. You can view the entire details...Read more
translate German
2 Comments
Official Response from Esper
Hello Oliver, Currently, our platform supports only English. We do have plans to enable other languages in the future. Our user-friendly dashboard in...Read more
How can I open the esper menu from a device in kiosk mode?
2 Comments
Enmanuel R.
ER
From Android 10 and above, Android has deprecated the display over apps permission for Go devices; provisioning couldn’t proceed due to these permissions. As...Read more
Iru
Iru Discussions
Is kandji a SaaS?
6 Comments
Matt S.
MS
Yes it is a SaasRead more
Why Kandji?
4 Comments
Will G.
WG
Simple to procure, does not require a multi-phased approach in sales, zero onboarding fees, simple enough to setup without having to spend days coordinating...Read more
What is Macos MDM?
2 Comments
Miguel E.
ME
In simple terms, MacOS Mobile Device Management is used to manage policies, maintain patch management and inventory applications on a MacOS fleet.Read more
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