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The Google Mobile Management Alternative

Swif.ai vs. Google Mobile Management

Why Swif.ai is the Modern Choice for Device-Centric Security & Shadow IT Control

Feature Comparison

Capability

Swif.ai

Google Mobile Management

Platform Support

macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

iOS, Android, Windows, Chromebook (limited Desktop OS support)

Shadow IT Detection

Real-time detection of unauthorized SaaS, AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT)

None

AI Tool Governance

Block/allow AI agents (OpenAI, DeepSeek) and monitor usage

No AI-specific controls

Compliance Automation

SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001 workflows with Vanta/Drata integration

Basic compliance reporting

Endpoint Security

Proactive threat detection, encryption, geo-fencing

Limited to Google Workspace integrations

Pricing

Transparent, flat pricing per device

Bundled with Google Workspace (costs scale with users)

Pros & Cons

Google Mobile Management

Pros

Simple setup for Google Workspace users.

Basic mobile device management (MDM) for Android/iOS.

Low cost for organizations already using Google Workspace.

Cons

No Shadow IT control

Can’t detect unauthorized SaaS/AI tools.

Desktop gaps

Limited macOS/Windows/Linux support.

No compliance automation

Manual audits and policy enforcement.

No AI governance

Employees can freely use ChatGPT, Bard, etc.

The Best Alternative

Why Swif.ai Wins for Modern Enterprises

Google Mobile Management works for basic mobile device control, but it fails to address critical risks like

AI tool sprawl

E.g., employees using unapproved ChatGPT instances.

Shadow IT on desktops

macOS/Windows SaaS app
usage.

Compliance complexity

Manual audits, fragmented
tools.

Swif.ai is the only platform that

Detects 100% of Shadow IT

via browser extensions and device-level monitoring. See how

Governs AI tool usage

with real-time blocking and policy enforcement. See how

Automates compliance

for SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. See how

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