FileWave
Enterprise mobility management software
Mobile device management (MDM) software
Endpoint management software
Endpoint protection software
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$12.50 per device
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- Education and training
- Public sector and nonprofit organizations
- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
What is FileWave
FileWave is a unified endpoint management (UEM) platform used to inventory, configure, and deploy software and settings across fleets of devices. It supports common enterprise and education use cases such as device provisioning, patching, remote actions, and policy enforcement for macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and ChromeOS. The product combines device management with software distribution workflows and reporting from a single console. Deployments can be run on-premises or hosted, depending on the organization’s operating model.
Broad OS platform coverage
FileWave manages a mix of desktop and mobile operating systems, which helps organizations standardize administration across heterogeneous fleets. This is useful for schools and enterprises that run macOS and Windows alongside iOS/iPadOS and Android. It reduces the need to maintain separate tools for different device types. Cross-platform reporting and policy application are handled from the same management interface.
Strong software deployment workflows
The platform is designed around packaging and distributing applications, scripts, and configuration changes to endpoints. It supports staged rollouts and targeted deployments based on device groups or attributes. This aligns well with IT operations teams that prioritize repeatable software delivery and lifecycle management. It can also support offline or bandwidth-constrained environments through content distribution approaches depending on configuration.
Flexible hosting and architecture
FileWave is available in deployment models that can fit organizations with data residency or internal hosting requirements. This can be important for regulated environments that prefer on-premises management servers. It also supports centralized administration for distributed sites. The architecture is oriented toward managing large device populations with policy-driven automation.
Limited native security depth
While FileWave includes controls that support security posture (for example, configuration enforcement and compliance reporting), it is not primarily an endpoint protection platform. Organizations that require advanced threat detection and response typically pair UEM/MDM with dedicated security tooling. Security teams may find fewer built-in investigation and remediation capabilities than in specialized endpoint security products. This can increase integration and operational requirements.
Learning curve for packaging
Software packaging and deployment workflows can require specialized knowledge, especially when supporting multiple operating systems. Building and maintaining packages, scripts, and deployment logic can add overhead for smaller IT teams. Organizations without established software distribution practices may need time to standardize processes. Ongoing application updates can also increase maintenance effort.
Feature parity varies by OS
As with most UEM/MDM tools, management capabilities depend on what each operating system exposes through vendor frameworks. Some controls and automation options may be stronger on certain platforms than others. This can lead to inconsistent policy enforcement across a mixed fleet. Teams may need platform-specific workflows to achieve equivalent outcomes.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community Edition | Free (forever) | Manage up to 15 computers, 15 tablets, and 15 Chrome Devices; multi-platform support (iOS, macOS, Windows, Android, ChromeOS); community support (Forum, Discord, Foundry); no official paid support or TeamViewer licenses. |
| Professional | Starting from $12.50 per device | Full-featured paid plan; unlimited devices (trial); multi-platform UEM, enhanced customer support; includes 2 TeamViewer licenses during trial; contact Sales for exact per-device pricing, bulk/enterprise discounts and deployment options. |
| Additional paid listing shown on homepage (unspecified) | Starting from $15 per device | The vendor homepage also displays a separate "Starting from $15 / per Device" figure without a clear plan label on the page; official site directs customers to Contact Sales for tailored quotes and enterprise pricing. |
Seller details
FileWave
Zug, Switzerland
1992
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https://www.filewave.com/
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