TinyMDM is a French MDM specialised in Android management, popular with European SMBs and schools running kiosks. Appaloosa covers iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, and Android from a single console, with a strong focus on private app distribution. Both vendors target small-to-mid market businesses, but the scope is very different. This comparison breaks down what each does well and which fleet profile fits which tool.
Appaloosa and TinyMDM at a glance
Appaloosa is a mobile device and application management platform serving SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise customers. It manages iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, and Android from one console, with a private app store at its core. Android Enterprise Silver Partner certification means it has passed Google's validation for advanced Android management: work profiles, fully managed mode, and dedicated devices.
TinyMDM is an Android-only MDM hosted on AWS Europe, ISO 27001:2022 certified. It targets SMBs with 20 to 500 devices, schools, and kiosk deployments where simplicity and price come first.
The core trade-off is simple: if your fleet is 100% Android and stays that way, TinyMDM is a focused, low-cost option. The moment iPhones, iPads, Macs, or Windows laptops enter the picture, you either add a second MDM (with a second monthly bill, training, and console) or start with a cross-platform tool. Appaloosa is built to handle both worlds.
Feature comparison
| Criteria | Appaloosa | TinyMDM |
|---|---|---|
| Supported platforms | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Android | Android only |
| Android Enterprise certification | Silver Partner (Google) | Standard partner |
| Android modes | Work profile, fully managed, kiosk (single/multi), zero-touch | Work profile, fully managed, kiosk (single/multi), zero-touch |
| iOS management | Supervised, kiosk, BYOD, Automated Device Enrollment | Not supported |
| macOS management | Updates, restrictions, ADE enrollment | Not supported |
| Windows management | Enrollment + app deployment | Not supported |
| Private app store | Private + public apps, pre-configured (iOS + Android), branded catalogue | APK + public apps, pre-configured (Android) |
| Remote support | Built-in, all platforms | Android remote control (not all OEMs) |
| Hosting | SecNumCloud (France), ISO 27001 | AWS Europe (Frankfurt), ISO 27001:2022 |
| Integrations | SAML 2.0, Okta, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Standard MDM, Samsung Knox partner |
| Support model | Dedicated CSM, response under 5 minutes | Self-service or partner network |
| Pricing | From $3.80 (€3.49) per device/month | $2.20 (€2) per device/month |
Where TinyMDM stands out
TinyMDM does Android well. The UI is clean, onboarding is fast, and pricing is aggressive at roughly $2.20 per device per month with all features bundled. For a retailer running 50 Android tablets in kiosk mode, a school deploying 200 student devices, or a restaurant chain managing point-of-sale tablets, TinyMDM covers the use case without surprises.
Android specialisation is a real benefit. Supporting one OS lets TinyMDM go deep on Android Enterprise modes: work profile, fully managed, single-app kiosk, multi-app kiosk, QR code enrollment, and zero-touch.
TinyMDM is a Samsung Knox partner, a plus for Samsung-heavy fleets (Knox Enrollment, Knox Guard, Knox Service Plugin policies).
Where Appaloosa stands out
Cross-platform from one console
According to IDC, 68% of organisations manage iOS and Android side by side. Add Macs and Windows laptops, and a single-platform MDM forces you to run two or three tools in parallel. Appaloosa covers iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, and Android from one console, one invoice, one training curve. With TinyMDM, mixed-fleet companies bolt on Jamf, Intune, or Mosyle for non-Android devices.
Private app distribution as the core feature
Distributing in-house enterprise apps is Appaloosa's founding use case. The private app store handles internal apps (IPA, APK), public store apps, and AppConfig pre-configured apps. Automatic versioning, group-based deployment, silent updates, branded catalogue. For organisations rolling out custom apps to field teams, retail staff, or warehouse workers, this is the daily-use layer.
TinyMDM supports APK and public app deployment but stops short of the full MAM layer: no branded private store, no lifecycle management for internal iOS apps (since iOS is not supported), no AppConfig orchestration at the same depth.
Android Enterprise Silver Partner
Appaloosa holds Google's Android Enterprise Silver Partner certification, validating its support for work profiles, fully managed devices, dedicated devices, and managed Google Play integration. TinyMDM offers Android Enterprise modes too, but without the Silver Partner level of co-engineering with Google's mobility team.
Data residency in the EU
Both vendors host customer data in the European Union. TinyMDM uses AWS Europe (Frankfurt). Appaloosa runs on SecNumCloud-qualified infrastructure in France. For UK and US customers with GDPR-aligned data residency requirements, either option keeps data in the EU. For EU customers in regulated industries (defence, healthcare, public sector), Appaloosa's France-only, EU-controlled hosting can be a regulatory differentiator.
Direct support with a dedicated CSM
Appaloosa assigns a Customer Success Manager to every account. Technical support replies in under five minutes on average during business hours, in English and French. TinyMDM operates self-service or through a partner network, without a public support SLA. The gap shows up at deployment time and when something breaks late on a Friday: who answers the phone is part of the product, not a footnote.
Which one fits your fleet?
Pick TinyMDM if your fleet is exclusively Android, under 200 devices, and you want the lowest sticker price without needing iOS, Mac, or Windows management.
Pick Appaloosa if you have any iPhones, iPads, Macs, or Windows laptops in the fleet (even a small share), you distribute custom in-house apps, you want Android Enterprise Silver Partner level of Android support, or your fleet is growing past 500 devices.
One factor that gets overlooked: trajectory. A company that starts with 50 Android kiosk tablets typically adds iPhones for sales, Macs for marketing, and Windows laptops for HQ within 18 months. Choosing a cross-platform MDM from day one avoids a migration project later.
What pricing does not show
TinyMDM advertises around $2.20 per device per month. Appaloosa starts at $3.80. On paper TinyMDM is cheaper, but the real total cost depends on the fleet shape.
For a mixed fleet, sticking with TinyMDM means adding a second MDM for iOS, Mac, or Windows (Jamf, Mosyle, or Intune), plus the time to train IT staff on two tools, plus the operational overhead of keeping two consoles in sync. Total cost of ownership often exceeds a unified platform.
For a 100% Android fleet that will stay 100% Android, TinyMDM is the cheaper line item. Just stress-test the assumption against your 24-month roadmap before locking in.
FAQ
Can TinyMDM manage iPhones?
No. TinyMDM only supports Android. To manage iPhones, iPads, or Macs you need a second tool. Appaloosa handles iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, and Android from one console.
Is TinyMDM GDPR compliant?
Yes. TinyMDM is ISO 27001:2022 certified and hosts customer data in the EU (AWS Europe). It meets GDPR requirements. For buyers with strict EU-controlled hosting requirements (regulated industries, defence, healthcare, public sector), Appaloosa's SecNumCloud-qualified infrastructure may be preferable.
How does TinyMDM pricing compare to Appaloosa?
TinyMDM lists around $2.20 (€2) per device per month with all features included. Appaloosa starts at $3.80 (€3.49) per device per month. For a 100% Android fleet with no other OS, TinyMDM is cheaper. For mixed fleets, Appaloosa's unified pricing usually beats TinyMDM combined with a second iOS or macOS MDM.
Can I migrate from TinyMDM to Appaloosa?
Yes. Appaloosa provides a migration path. Android devices enrolled via zero-touch can be re-enrolled without physical handling. The Customer Success team plans the rollover in batches to minimise user impact.