Overview
NanoMDM is a small Apple MDM server and library, inspired by MicroMDM. It handles device check-ins and queues raw Plist commands, with storage in files, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or memory. You provide SCEP, TLS termination, and enrollment profiles yourself.
What it does
- Apple MDM check-in and command handling
- Raw Plist command API
- filekv, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and in-memory storage
- Usable as a library
Capability source: Project documentation
Who NanoMDM fits
Teams that build and run their own Apple MDM stack.
How you run it
NanoMDM runs on infrastructure you manage.
Documented deployment options: Prebuilt binaries, Docker container.
Before you choose it
SCEP, TLS, enrollment profiles, DEP API access, and VPP are not included. Plan those parts before you enroll a device.
Self-hosting and deployment
- Self-hostable
- Yes
- Cloud / hosted offering
- Not recorded
- Docker noted in deployment tags
- Yes
- Deployment tags
- Prebuilt binaries, Docker container
- Difficulty
- Advanced
NanoMDM questions
- What is NanoMDM?
- A minimalist Apple MDM server and Go library. It is listed under Device management on PickOpenSource.
- Is NanoMDM open source?
- Yes. Its source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license.
- Can you self-host NanoMDM?
- Yes. Listed deployment options: Prebuilt binaries, Docker container.
- Is NanoMDM free?
- Pricing is not recorded in this catalog. Check the official website for hosted plans and edition limits, and the MIT license for usage conditions. Self-hosting also requires infrastructure and maintenance.
- What are alternatives to NanoMDM?
- Similar device management projects include Fleet, Zentral, and Headwind MDM.
- Is NanoMDM actively maintained?
- The latest commit on GitHub was October 5, 2026, and the repository has 681 stars.
Related projects
Other approved projects in Device management: Fleet, Zentral, Headwind MDM.
Fleet
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Fleet
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Zentral
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Headwind MDM
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.Website GitHubMaintain NanoMDM? Add the README badge
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