Esper
Policy management software
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What is Esper
Esper is an enterprise device management platform focused on dedicated Android devices used in frontline and kiosk-style deployments. It helps IT and operations teams provision devices, enforce configuration policies, deploy and update applications, and monitor device health across fleets. The product emphasizes modern Android management (including kiosk/lockdown modes) and automation for staging and remote operations rather than document-centric policy authoring.
Strong Android kiosk controls
Esper provides purpose-built controls for locking devices into single-app or multi-app kiosk modes and enforcing device restrictions. This fits organizations managing dedicated endpoints such as kiosks, digital signage, scanners, and POS devices. Compared with general policy management tools, it is more oriented to device-level enforcement and operational uptime.
Fleet provisioning automation
Esper supports scalable enrollment and staging workflows intended for large device rollouts. Automation features reduce manual setup steps for configuring Wi‑Fi, apps, and device settings across many endpoints. This is useful for distributed operations teams that need repeatable provisioning and rapid replacement of devices.
App deployment and updates
Esper includes mechanisms to distribute applications to managed devices and control update timing. Centralized rollout and version control help reduce drift across a fleet. This aligns well with organizations that maintain custom Android apps and need controlled releases to production devices.
Not policy-document centric
Esper focuses on device configuration and enforcement rather than authoring, reviewing, and publishing written policies and procedures. Organizations seeking workflows for policy drafting, attestations, and document versioning may need additional software. Its strengths align more with endpoint operations than governance documentation.
Android-first scope
Esper is primarily oriented around Android device fleets and dedicated endpoints. If an organization needs broad coverage across desktops, iOS, and heterogeneous endpoint types, Esper may not be sufficient as a single standard. This can increase tooling complexity for mixed-device environments.
Compliance reporting limitations
While Esper can report on device state and configuration, it is not designed as a full GRC system for enterprise-wide control mapping and audit evidence management. Teams with formal compliance programs may still require separate systems for risk registers, control testing, and audit workflows. Integrations or exports may be needed to connect device posture to broader compliance reporting.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis | $2 per device/month | Entry plan for small businesses; 5 console users; Device Enrollment & Provisioning; Kiosk & Multi‑App Mode; Telemetry & Reporting Dashboards; 2 custom app uploads; Remote management (lock/reboot/wipe); 30‑day free trial available; contracts have a 25‑device minimum. |
| Bridge | $4 per device/month | Mid-tier for scalable fleets; 20 console users; Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC); Single Sign‑On (SSO); App & Content Management (5 custom app uploads, 25 file uploads); Remote Viewer (15 min sessions); Geofencing & Alerts; 30‑day free trial; contracts have a 25‑device minimum. |
| Architect | $6 per device/month | Enterprise-grade for large/complex fleets; 100 console users; RBAC; SSO; Custom named tenant; Advanced Reports; API Management & Software Pipelines; 25 custom app uploads, 100 file uploads; Remote Viewer (30 min sessions); 30‑day free trial; contracts have a 25‑device minimum. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | White‑glove enterprise offering (dedicated stack, additional data retention, static IP, EdgeBox, Titanium Browser, premium services); contact sales for pricing; contracts have a 25‑device minimum. |
Seller details
Esper, Inc.
Seattle, WA, USA
2018
Private
https://www.esper.io/
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