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The Hexnode Alternative

Swif.ai vs. Hexnode

Stop settling for basic endpoint management. Secure your entire device ecosystem with all‑in‑one device security and Shadow IT detection—without being locked into a rigid, outdated platform.

Pricing

The Hexnode Alternative

While Hexnode offers a solution for mobile device and endpoint management, it’s built on an older system that many users find clunky and cumbersome. In contrast, Swif.ai delivers real‑time Shadow IT detection and AI‑powered Browser Security across macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android—backed by transparent, flat pricing and the flexibility to integrate with your preferred directory tools.

Swif.ai

$11

per employee

Hexnode

Typically commands higher per‑device fees

with potential hidden costs

Feature Comparison

Capability

Swif.ai

Hexnode

Platform Support

Comprehensive coverage across macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android

Primarily focused on mobile and basic desktop management, with limited advanced security for non‑mobile OSs

Shadow IT Detection

Real‑time detection of unauthorized SaaS apps combined with AI‑powered Browser Security to proactively identify risky usage

Lacks dedicated, real‑time Shadow IT detection capabilities

AI Tool Governance

Built‑in controls to block or restrict unauthorized AI agents (e.g., ChatGPT, DeepSeek) and monitor their usage

No AI Governance


Employees can freely use AI tools without centralized controls

Compliance Automation

Automated workflows for SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 compliance—integrated with platforms like Vanta and Drata

Basic compliance reporting that often requires manual oversight

Directory Flexibility

Freedom to integrate with a wide variety of directory tools, ensuring you’re never locked into a single ecosystem

Typically tied to a more closed system with less integration flexibility

Pricing

Transparent, flat pricing per employee

Higher per‑device costs with potential hidden fees and less predictable pricing

Pros & Cons

Hexnode

Pros

Provides basic mobile and endpoint management capabilities.

Cons

Overpriced

Charges higher per‑device fees compared to Swif.ai’s transparent, flat pricing model.

Limited Device Coverage

Optimized primarily for mobile and basic desktop management, leaving gaps in advanced security for non‑mobile operating systems.

Shadow IT & AI Gaps

Does not include advanced, real‑time Shadow IT detection or AI‑powered Browser Security.

No AI Governance

Lacks centralized controls to restrict or monitor unauthorized AI tool usage (e.g., ChatGPT, DeepSeek).

Directory Lock‑In

Offers less flexibility when integrating with diverse directory tools.

Clunky, Outdated Interface

Built on an old system that many users find cumbersome and inefficient.

The Best Alternative

Why Swif.ai Wins for Modern Enterprises

While Hexnode may suffice for basic endpoint management, it falls short in today’s multi‑platform, security‑focused environment. Swif.ai stands apart by:

Comprehensive Cross‑Platform Support

Delivering robust protection across macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android. See how

Advanced Shadow IT & Browser Security

Proactively detecting unauthorized applications and risky browser activity in real time.See how

AI Governance

Empowering IT teams with built‑in controls to block or monitor unauthorized AI tool usage. See how

Directory Flexibility

Seamlessly integrating with the directory tool that best fits your organization—freeing you from vendor lock‑in.

Compliance-First Approach

Automating SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 compliance with integrations that eliminate the need for manual audits.

Cost Efficiency

Offering a predictable, transparent cost per employee that avoids the hidden fees and clunky user experience of outdated systems. See pricing

Get Started with Swif.ai

Join forward‑thinking teams that have upgraded from basic, outdated endpoint management solutions to a comprehensive, cross‑platform solution that prioritizes modern IT governance, robust security, and ease of use.