SkieHow is mobile device management usually priced?
Most MDM products charge per device, or per user, for a fixed period such as a month or a year, sometimes with tiers that unlock more features. Some add setup fees, support plans or hardware. Skie is priced by seat, one device per seat, and pricing is on request.
Per-device pricing is the most common model. You pay for each enrolled device for the period. Per-user pricing is similar, but a person may use more than one device. A third model charges by tier of features, with advanced functions only on higher plans. The detail varies by maker and by country, so check each vendor's own pages.
Beyond the headline rate, look at what surrounds it. Is there a minimum number of devices? Are there setup fees, onboarding charges or paid training? Does support cost extra, and are there different levels? Are there limits on the number of policies, groups or apps?
Some solutions bundle hardware, a mobile plan or both. That changes the comparison, because you are paying for devices and service together. Skie is software only, so the quote is for seats and service, and the hardware cost is yours to set.
For schools, the useful measure is cost for each student for each year, with all the pieces counted. Add the licence, any setup, the time of your own staff, replacement devices and any filter or other services. Then compare that to what you spend now on lost devices, support calls and lost lessons.
A practical tip: ask each vendor for a written quote on the same assumptions, such as 300 tablets, three schools, one year, rollout help and support. Put the answers in a table. The pricing models guide goes through the common structures.