Relution

Relution is a Mobile Device Management and Unified Endpoint Management platform for organizations managing mobile and stationary devices. It supports iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, visionOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. Organizations can operate it in the cloud or within their own infrastructure. Policies configure and secure devices, while app management inventories and distributes apps from public stores and native packages such as .exe, .msi, .msix, .msixbundle, and .app. Enrollment options include Apple DEP and VPP, Android Enterprise, Samsung Knox, Zero Touch, and Windows Autopilot. Shared Device mode lets multiple people use a device while limiting access to their group's apps and settings. Security tools include disk encryption, VPN integration, compliance checks, multifactor authentication, IP access rules, remote lock, and remote wipe. Integrations include Active Directory, LDAP, REST API, SAML and OpenID Connect single sign-on, Apple Business Manager, and Managed Google Play. Relution says it can run in an organization's infrastructure or a German encrypted cloud, and that it cannot access generated device data. Its free plan supports up to five devices for unlimited time.

Relution combines device, app, and policy management across mobile and stationary endpoints. Its free tier has a five-device limit, while deployment can be cloud-based or on premises.

Relution suits organizations managing multiple types of endpoints, particularly in education, public administration, healthcare, and enterprise settings. Its cloud and on-premises options support organizations with different deployment needs.

Overview

Relution is an endpoint-management platform for organizations that need to administer a mix of phones, computers and shared devices. It is best suited to schools, public agencies, healthcare providers and businesses that want device, app and policy controls across several operating systems. Its broad platform coverage and deployment choice are compelling; the five-device free tier is only a small-scale starting point.

Relution spans smartphones, tablets, laptops, computers and interactive whiteboards. It can run as a cloud service or within an organization’s own infrastructure, giving teams a choice between shared or dedicated cloud arrangements and self-managed deployment.

It belongs in comparisons of Unified Endpoint Management Software, Mobile Device Management Software and Mac Management Software. The last category is particularly relevant for teams administering Apple devices alongside other endpoints.

Key features

Enrollment, policies and security

Relution supports automated enrollment and provisioning through Apple DEP, Android Enterprise, Samsung Knox, Zero Touch and Windows Autopilot. Central policies, compliance checks, disk encryption and VPN integration give administrators a broad set of controls for configuring and securing managed devices. Remote lock and wipe, multi-factor authentication and IP access rules add practical safeguards, though the number of controls may be more than a very small fleet needs.

Apps and shared devices

Administrators can inventory and distribute apps from public stores, as well as native packages such as .exe, .msi, .msix, .msixbundle and .app. That combination covers common desktop installers as well as store-based mobile deployments. Shared Device mode lets multiple people use one device while restricting access to the apps and settings assigned to their group; Apple Shared Device Mode and Windows Shared PC support make this useful for environments where devices circulate among users.

Integrations and data control

Relution supports Active Directory and LDAP, REST API, SAML and OpenID Connect single sign-on, Apple Business Manager and Managed Google Play. Organizations with existing identity and store-management systems can connect those workflows rather than treating endpoint administration as a separate island.

Deployment can be on an organization’s own infrastructure or in an encrypted German cloud. Relution’s maker says the company itself cannot access generated device data. The product carries TeleTrusT’s IT Security Made in Germany and IT Security Made in EU trust marks; Common Criteria EAL 4+ and ISO 27001 certifications are described as in progress, not completed. Product manuals, a helpdesk ticket option, a customer hub and a technical changelog provide support resources.

Pricing

Relution uses a freemium model. The Free plan costs nothing and supports up to five devices in Shared Cloud or On Premises deployment, with no time limit. That makes it a useful way to manage a small test fleet or a very small organization, but the device cap rules it out as a no-cost option for a larger rollout.

The Cloud plan offers SaaS on a shared server, or a dedicated server with multi-tenancy and user-directory integration. The On Premises plan runs in the customer’s infrastructure on Linux or Docker. Both have custom pricing. The published plan terms do not state device quotas or seat limits for these paid options, so organizations should confirm the scope and cost that fit their fleet before choosing one.

Platforms

Relution supports iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, visionOS, Android, Windows 10 and Windows 11, Linux and ChromeOS. Its coverage is a strength for mixed fleets and organizations that need to manage Apple, Android and desktop systems together. The directory also identifies API, web and self-hosted access as platforms.

Who it's for

Relution is a strong fit for education, public administration, healthcare and enterprise teams managing a varied fleet, especially where shared devices, app deployment and central policy enforcement matter. Its self-hosted option and German encrypted cloud give organizations choices over where device data is handled. A team with only a few devices can start on the unlimited-duration free tier, but any organization needing more than five devices should plan for a paid option.

It is less suited to buyers seeking a clearly priced expansion path: the paid plans use custom pricing, and the free tier remains capped at five devices. A narrowly Apple-focused fleet may also have less need for the breadth of cross-platform management.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Broad support across mobile, desktop and ChromeOS systems makes it suitable for mixed-device fleets.
• Pros: Store apps and native packages can be inventoried and distributed, covering both mobile and desktop app workflows.
• Pros: Shared Device mode and named Apple and Windows shared-device support suit environments where devices pass among users.
• Pros: Cloud and on-premises deployment options give organizations control over their operating model and data environment.
• Cons: The free plan stops at five devices, so it cannot cover a larger fleet without moving to a paid plan.
• Cons: Cloud and On Premises use custom pricing, making costs harder to compare before getting a quote.
• Cons: Common Criteria EAL 4+ and ISO 27001 are still in progress, so they should not be treated as current certifications.

Alternatives

FileWave is worth considering if a larger no-cost device allowance matters: its Community Edition is free forever for up to 15 computers, 15 tablets and 15 Chrome devices, and it also offers a free trial.

Fleet is an option for buyers who prioritize public source code and a free version its maker says will always remain free. ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus may suit teams that want a free edition capped at 25 devices or a free trial of its paid offering.

MicroMDM is a free, open-source alternative for organizations focused on iOS and macOS management. Mosyle Manager offers a free plan with no device limit, configured for iOS/iPadOS or macOS, making it a candidate for an Apple-only fleet.

SureAsset is a free alternative centered on asset lifecycle management, hardware and software license tracking, and API access and automation. Jamf Now has a free plan for three devices and a paid plan at $4 a month, with no device minimums. AppTec360 Enterprise Mobility Management is another option to compare for mobility management and kiosk use.

Verdict

Choose Relution if your organization needs one system for varied endpoints, app distribution, shared-device workflows and policy-based security, with the choice to run in the cloud or on premises. Its breadth and deployment flexibility are the main reasons to shortlist it. Look elsewhere if you need a substantial free fleet or transparent paid pricing before contacting the vendor.