Overview
Headwind MDM enrolls Android 7 and later devices by QR code, deploys apps, and controls device features such as GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth from a web control panel. It does not rely on cloud services and can run on premises without internet access. Kiosk mode and user restrictions are in the paid Enterprise edition.
What it does
- QR-code enrollment for Android 7 and later
- App deployment from the web panel
- Device groups and shared configurations
- Control of GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
Capability source: Project documentation
Who Headwind MDM fits
Teams that manage Android phones or tablets, including devices on private networks.
How you run it
Headwind MDM has hosted and self-hosted options.
Documented deployment options: Ubuntu Linux, Tomcat.
Before you choose it
Kiosk mode and restrictions on what users can change are in the paid Enterprise edition. Check support for your device models on the project's site.
Self-hosting and deployment
- Self-hostable
- Yes
- Cloud / hosted offering
- Yes
- Docker noted in deployment tags
- Not recorded
- Deployment tags
- Ubuntu Linux, Tomcat
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Headwind MDM questions
- What is Headwind MDM?
- Android device management with a web control panel you can run on your own network. It is listed under Device management on PickOpenSource.
- Is Headwind MDM open source?
- Yes. Its source code is public on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license.
- Can you self-host Headwind MDM?
- Yes. Listed deployment options: Ubuntu Linux, Tomcat. A hosted version is also available.
- Is Headwind MDM free?
- Pricing is not recorded in this catalog. Check the official website for hosted plans and edition limits, and the Apache-2.0 license for usage conditions. Self-hosting also requires infrastructure and maintenance.
- What are alternatives to Headwind MDM?
- Similar device management projects include Fleet, Zentral, and NanoMDM.
- Is Headwind MDM actively maintained?
- The latest commit on GitHub was September 21, 2026, and the repository has 556 stars.
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