7P MDM vs Kandji
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Kandji? Here's how 7P MDM compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: 7P MDM. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
German mobile-device management with on-premises encryption and EU-only data residency
Mobile device management and security platform for Apple devices.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2018
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersGermany and Austria
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for EU customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
No
Price from
No
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
No
No
Integrations
Active Directory, IKARUS, Check Point Harmony, SecurePIM, Microsoft Conditional Access +10
Jamf, Okta, Splunk, Slack, Microsoft Teams
Where each one wins
7P MDM
Strengths
- +Intuitive interface and ease of use for device management
- +Strong encryption via private keys and app wrapping for security compliance
- +Reliable protection against data abuse and corporate espionage
- +Advanced analytics on device usage, app performance, and security incidents
- +Effective remote management features, including remote wipe and app deployment
- +Compliance with European data protection standards (GDPR)
- +Custom-fit solutions for enterprise mobility and IT security
Limitations
- −Moderate pricing (5/10) with no free version or trial, limiting accessibility
- −Onboarding could be more streamlined or automated for smoother adoption
- −Basic plans have user/device limits, restricting scalability for larger organizations
Kandji
Strengths
- +Strong focus on Apple ecosystem
- +Intuitive interface for admins
- +Proactive threat detection
Limitations
- −Limited support for non-Apple devices
- −Pricing lacks transparency
- −Steep learning curve for advanced features
Data residency & compliance
7P MDM
Kandji
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersGermany and Austria
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for EU customers.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
not established
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
No
No
Features
7P MDM
- Device Management & Enrollment
- Centralized management of smartphones, tablets, and laptops (iOS, Android, macOS), Automated device enrollment via Apple ADE, Android Zero-Touch, and Samsung Knox, Support for BYOD, COPE, kiosk, and shared device models, Dual-SIM and eSIM support
- Application Management
- Central distribution, configuration, and OTA updates of company apps, Enterprise App Store for company apps alongside public app stores, App whitelisting and blacklisting, Native containerization to separate business and private data
- Content & Data Management
- Secure access to company data with role-based access control, Integration with Active Directory and other user management systems, VPN support (always-on, per-app, conditional access), GDPR-compliant workflows for data protection
- Security & Compliance
- Compliance with GDPR, BSI minimum requirements, KRITIS, NIS2, and ISO standards, Mobile Threat Defence (MTD) powered by Pradeo for real-time protection, Integration with SIEM and SOAR systems for security event correlation, Certificate management and policy compliance monitoring
- Integration & Extensibility
- API-based integration with Active Directory and other IT systems, Support for manufacturer-specific features (Android Enterprise, Apple Business Manager, Samsung Knox), Add-ons for security solutions (IKARUS, Check Point Harmony, SecurePIM), Support for Microsoft Conditional Access and Teamwire for GDPR-compliant communication
Kandji
- Device Management
- One-click compliance policies, Automated remediation, Real-time monitoring
- Security
- Threat detection, Patch management, Endpoint protection
- Compliance
- GDPR-aligned controls, Audit logging, Custom policy templates