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Hexnode

Complete UEM and endpoint security management platform.

Pricing

From$4.50/mo

Paid
Score

4.3/5

Certifications
3
Last technical review
2026-10-30
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Technical Overview

Hexnode delivers a unified endpoint management, extended detection and response, and identity protection platform. It allows organizations to securely manage mobile devices, desktops, and IoT endpoints across Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS. Billed per device with fully functional trials.

Analyst Evaluation: Pros and Limitations

Verified Advantages

  • Multi-platform support for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS.
  • Centralized console for device management, patching, and security policies.
  • Recognized by major industry analysts including Gartner and IDC.

Technical Considerations

  • Advanced features and SSO require upper-tier commercial plans.
  • Initial configuration curve demands endpoint administration expertise.

Technical Capabilities & Features

5/7
Included:REST & GraphQL API
Included:SSO / SAML Authentication
Not available:Self-Hosted Option
Included:Full Data Export
Included:Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Not available:Custom Domains & SSL
Included:Immutable Audit Logs
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Technical Scorecard: Hexnode

82/100
DX & Tech Documentation
Excellent
80/100
Pricing Fairness
Favorable
78/100
Security & Governance
Excellent
85/100
Data Portability & Sovereignty
Favorable
75/100
Performance & Reliability
Excellent
90/100

Time to Value & Fit by Segment: Hexnode

Estimated Time-to-Value1 - 7 days (Agile)

Standard sprint integration without complex external dependencies.

Learning CurveModerate (Standard)

Requires consulting technical documentation and basic credentials setup.

Fit Index by Organization Size

Startup & Agile Teams1 to 50 members
70%
Mid-Market & Scaleup50 to 500 members
85%
Corporate Enterprise500+ members
90%
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Pricing

$4.50/mo

Model: PAID.

Available plans:

  • UEM Standard$4.5/mo
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Billing Risks & Hidden Clauses: Hexnode

Audited Billing Critical Points:
  • Feature restrictions on base plans may force tier upgrades for strict security requirements.
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Projection: Hexnode$4.50/mo
Deterministic cost estimation at 12 and 36 months based on team size, including SSO tax premiums and annual prepay discounts.
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Indie / Solo (1 active user)

Solo developer or independent technical founder.

Base Monthly Cost
$4.5/month
1 active user
12-Month Investment
$46/year
Includes ~15% savings via annual billing
3-Year TCO Projection (36m)
$138total
Consolidated software licensing expenditure

Estimated Self-Hosted VPS + DevOps Cost

Break-Even Point: Profitable starting at 7 active users

Calculated infrastructure: VPS 1 vCPU / 2GB RAM (~$5) + 0.5h DevOps/mes ($20)

Annual VPS + DevOps Cost$300/year
Differential vs SaaS LicensingSaaS is $254/year
Startup (10 active users)

Agile engineering team in validation and early traction stage.

Base Monthly Cost
$45/month
10 active users
12-Month Investment
$459/year
Includes ~15% savings via annual billing
3-Year TCO Projection (36m)
$1,377total
Consolidated software licensing expenditure

Estimated Self-Hosted VPS + DevOps Cost

Break-Even Point: Profitable starting at 25 active users

Calculated infrastructure: VPS 2 vCPU / 8GB RAM (~$15) + 2h DevOps/mes ($80)

Annual VPS + DevOps Cost$1,140/year
Differential vs SaaS LicensingSaaS is $681/year
Growth (25 active users)

Scaling company with team governance and granular access control requirements.

Base Monthly Cost
$112.5/month
25 active users
12-Month Investment
$1,148/year
Includes ~15% savings via annual billing
3-Year TCO Projection (36m)
$3,444total
Consolidated software licensing expenditure

Estimated Self-Hosted VPS + DevOps Cost

Break-Even Point: Profitable starting at 75 active users

Calculated infrastructure: Cluster VPS 4 vCPU / 16GB RAM (~$45) + 6h DevOps/mes ($240)

Annual VPS + DevOps Cost$3,420/year
Differential vs SaaS LicensingSaaS is $2,272/year
Scaleup (100 active users)

Established organization with enterprise security policies and mandatory SAML/SSO.

Base Monthly Cost
$450/month
100 active users
12-Month Investment
$4,590/year
Includes ~15% savings via annual billing
3-Year TCO Projection (36m)
$13,770total
Consolidated software licensing expenditure

Estimated Self-Hosted VPS + DevOps Cost

Break-Even Point: Profitable starting at 207 active users

Calculated infrastructure: Infraestructura HA redundante + Backups (~$150) + 16h DevOps/mes ($640)

Annual VPS + DevOps Cost$9,480/year
Differential vs SaaS LicensingSaaS is $4,890/year
Usage Surcharges & Bill Shock Simulator: HexnodeWhat usage costs as you scale
Detect overage penalties before they impact engineering budget.
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Prototype / MVP (10 GB)

Included base quota in plan: 20 GB.
Low Risk / Predictable Bill
Base Monthly Rate
$4.5/mo
Fixed subscription or contracted tier
Overage Penalty
$0/month extra
Usage covered within plan quota
Estimated Monthly Invoice
$4.5/mo
Total monthly cost before taxes
Technical Mitigation Recommendation:

Suitable for development; verify concurrent connection limits.

Base Production (50 GB)

Included base quota in plan: 20 GB.
Moderate Risk / Monitor Quota
Base Monthly Rate
$4.5/mo
Fixed subscription or contracted tier
Overage Penalty
+$5/month extra
Variable surcharge for consumption above plan quota
Estimated Monthly Invoice
$9.5/mo
Total monthly cost before taxes
Technical Mitigation Recommendation:

Implement table compression policies and temporal partitioning.

Active Growth (250 GB)

Included base quota in plan: 20 GB.
Critical Risk / Severe Bill Shock
Base Monthly Rate
$4.5/mo
Fixed subscription or contracted tier
Overage Penalty
+$41/month extra
Variable surcharge for consumption above plan quota
Estimated Monthly Invoice
$45.5/mo
Total monthly cost before taxes
Technical Mitigation Recommendation:

Offload cold backups to standard object storage (S3).

Large Scale (1.000 GB (1 TB))

Included base quota in plan: 20 GB.
Critical Risk / Severe Bill Shock
Base Monthly Rate
$4.5/mo
Fixed subscription or contracted tier
Overage Penalty
+$176/month extra
Variable surcharge for consumption above plan quota
Estimated Monthly Invoice
$180.5/mo
Total monthly cost before taxes
Technical Mitigation Recommendation:

Migrate to dedicated instance or self-hosted cluster to curtail I/O fees.

Procurement Strategy & Discounts: HexnodeB2B Negotiation Playbook
Corporate executive level with highest authority to approve budgetary exceptions.
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Fair Market Price & B2B Procurement Benchmark

Non-renewal notice: 30 days before expirationMedian achieved discount: -12%
Public List Price
$4.5 /mo
100% baseline
Audited Market Average
$4 /mo
~88% of list price
Optimized Target Price
$4 /mo
Max achievable discount (Q4 / multi-year): -20%

Verified Tactical Savings Levers

  • Annual Upfront PrepayUp to -15%

    Consolidated discount for upfront annual billing versus monthly rate.

  • Volume Seat TiersUp to -20%

    Tiered volume pricing discounts when exceeding team seat thresholds.

Security & Data Exit
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Compliance & Security Standards: Hexnode

SOC 2 Type IIAudited
ISO 27001Audited
GDPR / RGPDAudited
HIPAANot reported
PCI-DSSNot reported
Jurisdiction & Legal Sovereignty
🇺🇸United States [US]Subject to US CLOUD ActGDPR DPA Available
SSO Availability (SAML Enterprise)
SSO as Paid Add-on
Data Residency
USEUAWS
AI Privacy Policy
Zero customer data retention
Data Liberation & Migration Runbook: HexnodeJSON · CSV
Actionable escape runbook and credential export guarantees to mitigate vendor lock-in.
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Supported Structured Export Formats
JSONCSV
Password Hash Portability
Subject to Support Ticket (Manual Process)

Credential hash export requires commercial mediation or formal support ticket approval.

CLI Command / Rescue Endpoint
Admin Console -> Workspace Export
Exit Protocol & Migration Notes

Standard workspace data export in tabular and JSON formats.

Deployment & Infrastructure Requirements: HexnodeDocker
Hardware specs and Docker directives to run on local servers, dedicated VPS, or Kubernetes without telemetry leak to the cloud.
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Minimum Memory1 GB RAM (Recommended)
Compute CPU1 vCPU
Runtime / LanguageTypeScript / Go / Rust
Code LicenseOpen Source
Docker CLI Directive
docker run -d --name hexnode -p 8080:8080 hexnode:latest
Companion Services & Dependencies:
PostgreSQL 15+Redis 7+
Community & Repository
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Technical Reputation of Hexnode

77/100 Technical Trust

Frequent Praises in Production

  • Multi-platform support for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS.
  • Centralized console for device management, patching, and security policies.
  • Recognized by major industry analysts including Gartner and IDC.

Reported Production Frictions

  • Advanced features and SSO require upper-tier commercial plans.
  • Initial configuration curve demands endpoint administration expertise.
Commercial Treatment & Vendor Lock-in:Self-Service in Dashboard

Cancellation flow is autonomous via billing portal or subscription settings.

Frequently Asked Technical Questions (Hexnode)

What operating systems does Hexnode UEM support?

Hexnode supports a broad range of platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iOS, and IoT devices.

How is Hexnode billing calculated?

Pricing is primarily structured around a per-device subscription model with flexible monthly and annual billing cycles.

Does Hexnode offer automation and patch deployment capabilities?

Yes, the platform includes automated capabilities for application distribution, security policies, and system patch management.

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