Cortado MDM vs NinjaOne
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to NinjaOne? Here's how Cortado MDM compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Cortado MDM. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Centralised iOS, Android and macOS device management with Apple Business Manager
Unified endpoint management and IT operations platform for MSPs and IT teams.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
No
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Apple Business Manager, Apple Automated Device Enrollment (ADE), Apple Volume Purchase Program (VPP), Android zero-touch enrollment, Managed Google Play +3
No
Where each one wins
Cortado MDM
Strengths
- +Intuitive, user-friendly web interface with minimal clicks for device setup and management
- +Responsive and helpful customer support with well-structured documentation
- +Strong security features including encryption, compliance enforcement, and remote lock/wipe, with Germany-based hosting for GDPR alignment
- +Centralized management for app distribution, license handling, and updates across devices
- +Cross-platform support for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows
- +Quick device enrollment and configuration, including app deployment without Apple ID passwords
- +Reliable and scalable cloud-based performance for organizations of various sizes
Limitations
- −Pricing may be relatively high, less suitable for small businesses or budget-conscious organizations
- −Limited support for certain platforms or features compared to competitors
- −Certificate management lacks proactive alerts before expiration
NinjaOne
Strengths
- +Unified platform for RMM, ticketing, and documentation
- +Cost-effective per-device pricing for MSPs
- +Strong compliance and certification (ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II)
Limitations
- −No public fixed pricing; requires custom quotes
- −Limited transparency on sub-processors list
- −Pricing structure may not favor all use cases
Data residency & compliance
Cortado MDM
NinjaOne
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Features
Cortado MDM
- Device Management & Enrollment
- Central MDM console for quick device enrollment, Over-the-air MDM profile deployment, Apple Business Manager integration for iOS/iPadOS devices, Apple Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) for automatic Apple device setup
- App Management
- Rollout and automatic updates of apps from app stores and custom sources (APK/IPA), Over-the-air app deployment with permission and configuration management, Self-hosted apps for secure deployment, Enterprise app store with self-service portal
- Security & Compliance
- Passcode requirements and forced encryption, Restrictions for camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and app store access, Data separation between business and private data, GDPR-compliant policy templates
- User Portal & Self-Service
- Device overview and management mode identification, Independent device registration and startup, Remote screen locking, Workspace deletion with retention of business data
- Reporting & Inventory
- Mobile Asset Manager for device inventory tracking, Mobile Content Manager for document and file distribution, Mobile Content Manager Plus with extended storage and file size limits, Group management for simplified policy assignment
NinjaOne
- Endpoint Management
- Remote monitoring and management (RMM), Patch management, Automated scripting, Device health tracking
- IT Operations
- Ticketing system, Documentation tools, Alerting and notifications, Integration with PSA tools
- Security & Compliance
- GDPR compliance via contractual addendums, ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 Type II compliant, Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with SCCs