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Mosyle

Mosyle helps organizations manage and secure Apple devices at enterprise scale affordably.

Series B $410M total Founded 2012 Winter Park, Florida 102 employees

Mosyle is a cloud-based unified platform purpose-built for Apple device management in enterprise and education environments. It integrates mobile device management (MDM), endpoint security, identity management, application deployment, and compliance automation into a single solution. Unlike competitors, Mosyle offers comprehensive functionality at $1/device/month for businesses and $0.46/month for education, with the ability to patch and deploy virtually any compatible application. The company serves over 47,000 organizations managing millions of Apple devices across K-12 schools, SMBs, and enterprises.

Problem solved

Organizations struggle with expensive, complex device management solutions that don't adequately support Apple-specific needs, costing $8-10+ per device monthly while limiting app deployment and patch management capabilities.

Target customer

K-12 schools, small to mid-sized businesses (0-1,000 employees), and enterprises managing Apple device fleets. Primary focus on education sector (25,000+ schools) and businesses seeking affordable Apple device management.

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Founders

Alcyr Araujo

Founder & CEO

Founded Mosyle in 2012 in Brazil; previously built an iPad-focused Learning Management System before pivoting to Apple MDM based on customer feedback about frustrations with existing providers.

Rafael Laue

Co-Founder

Co-founded Mosyle in 2012 alongside Alcyr Araujo to address gaps in Apple device management solutions.

Funding history

Series A Unknown 2015 Led by Unknown · Unknown

Early Investment Unknown June 2017 Led by DGF Investimentos · Unknown

Series B $196M May 4, 2022 Led by Insight Partners · StepStone Group, Elephant, Album VC

Total raised: $410M

Industries

Enterprise Software Education Mobile Devices Software

Pricing

Tiered model: Mosyle Business FREE ($0/mo, 30 devices), Business Premium ($1/device/mo), Manager FREE ($0/mo, 30 devices), Manager Premium ($0.46/device/mo). K-12 schools: $5.50/device/year. Enterprise security solutions (Mosyle Fuse from $1.50/mo, Mosyle OneK12 at $0.75/mo) include endpoint security, patch management, identity, and web filtering. Direct-to-customer model eliminates distributor markups.

Notable customers

Not disclosed (47,000+ organizations including 25,000+ K-12 schools and 24,000+ businesses, but no specific logos published)

Website

business.mosyle.com/

Competitors

Jamf

Jamf is the primary competitor; Mosyle differentiates through lower pricing ($1 vs. $8-10+ per device), ability to patch virtually any application, and full remote App Store deployment capabilities.

Kandji

Direct Apple MDM competitor; Mosyle offers lower cost-per-device and stronger K-12 market penetration with 25,000+ school customers.

Microsoft Intune

Multi-platform solution (iOS, Android, Windows); Mosyle is Apple-exclusive with deeper Apple-specific functionality and significantly lower pricing for pure Apple environments.

Why this matters: Mosyle has captured 25,000+ K-12 schools by solving a specific pain point—affordable, Apple-focused device management—while competitors like Jamf focused on enterprise. The company demonstrates strong unit economics (90% direct-to-customer, no price increases despite $410M funding) and achieved $410M total funding with a strategic Series B from Insight Partners, signaling confidence in the Apple-only market thesis.

Best for: K-12 schools and organizations of any size managing Apple device fleets who need enterprise-grade MDM and security without excessive per-device costs.

Use cases

K-12 School Device Management at Scale

School districts managing thousands of iPads and MacBooks for students and teachers need affordable, reliable device management with compliance tracking. Mosyle enables IT teams to deploy apps, manage updates, enforce security policies, and track devices across multiple schools while staying within tight education budgets—at $5.50/device/year versus $36/year for traditional enterprise solutions.

SMB Apple Device Deployment

Mid-sized businesses transitioning to Apple ecosystems need rapid device onboarding, app distribution, and security enforcement without dedicated IT infrastructure. Mosyle's $1/device/month pricing and direct-to-customer model allow SMBs to implement enterprise-grade management comparable to $8-10+ solutions from larger competitors.

Multi-Tenant Enterprise Apple Management

Large enterprises with diverse business units managing Apple devices globally require centralized control, compliance automation, and endpoint security. Mosyle's unified platform consolidates MDM, identity management, patch management, and security into one solution, reducing tool sprawl and operational complexity.

Alternatives

Jamf Pro Industry leader with broader feature set and larger enterprise customer base, but significantly higher pricing ($8-10+ per device) and less focused Apple-only approach.

Kandji Modern Apple-focused alternative with strong endpoint security and compliance features, but higher pricing tier and smaller K-12 market presence than Mosyle.

Microsoft Intune Part of Microsoft ecosystem with multi-platform support (Windows, iOS, Android); better for mixed-device environments but lacks Apple-specific depth and typically requires Microsoft licensing commitments.

FAQ

What does Mosyle do? +

Mosyle is a unified cloud platform for managing and securing Apple devices in enterprises and schools. It integrates mobile device management (MDM), endpoint security, identity management, application deployment, and compliance automation into a single solution designed specifically for the Apple ecosystem.

How much does Mosyle cost? +

Business customers pay $1/device/month for Premium or $0.46/device/month for Manager Premium. K-12 schools pay $5.50/device/year. Free tiers with 30-device limits are available. Security-focused plans (Fuse, OneK12) start at $0.75-$1.50/device/month.

What are alternatives to Mosyle? +

Jamf Pro is the market leader but costs $8-10+ per device. Kandji offers modern Apple management at higher pricing. Microsoft Intune provides multi-platform management but lacks Apple-specific features. Mosyle differentiates through significantly lower pricing and Apple-only focus.

Who uses Mosyle? +

Over 47,000 organizations use Mosyle: 25,000+ K-12 schools managing millions of student/teacher devices, and 24,000+ businesses ranging from SMBs (0-100 employees, 55% of user base) to enterprises with 10,000+ employees.

How does Mosyle compare to Jamf? +

Mosyle offers Apple-exclusive MDM at 1/8th to 1/10th the per-device cost of Jamf ($1 vs. $8-10+). Mosyle can patch virtually any application and remotely install App Store apps and DMG files, capabilities Jamf lacks. However, Jamf has broader market penetration and longer enterprise track record.