Comparison

OpenManage Mobile vs Rubi by CDW

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OpenManage Mobile

This app allows IT administrators to securely manage Dell servers and chassis from a mobile device. It supports remote access, monitoring, and troubleshooting, with augmented reality features for MX7000 modular chassis.

Highlights
  • Remote server and chassis management
  • Proactive alert notifications
  • View server/chassis details and health
  • Power on/off/reboot servers
  • Augmented Reality for MX7000 chassis
  • Bare metal configuration
Features
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOTE ACCESS OVER MANAGEMENT NETWORK • Remote access to iDRAC requires iDRAC7 or above • Remote access to OpenManage Enterprise requires version 3.9 or later *** OpenManage Mobile now leverages Augmented Reality to easily and quickly monitor & troubleshoot MX7000 modular chassis. Aim the camera at MX7000, connect, and view health overlays. Tap on a component to view more details. *** OVERVIEW OF OPENMANAGE MOBILE (OMM) Wireless and Mobility are now pervasive inside data centers and we can leverage it to simplify data center operations. Dell OpenManage Mobile (OMM) is an app that enables IT Administrators to securely provision, monitor, and troubleshoot Dell PowerEdge servers or MX7000 chassis directly from a mobile device. OMM can access and manage PowerEdge servers or MX7000 modular chassis either remotely (i.e. over management network) or from inside the data center (i.e. when an IT Administrator is physically present in front of server or a chassis). Following are the ways you can access a server or an MX7000 chassis: • Remote into a server (iDRAC7, iDRAC8 or iDRAC9) • Remote into an MX7000 chassis and sleds • Remote into a console (OpenManage Enterprise) • At-the-server access to a PowerEdge server with iDRAC9 • At-the-chassis access to an MX7000 chassis and sleds When connected through a console (OpenManage Enterprise), OMM can access Dell servers, chassis, storage, networking, and any other supported third-party appliances being managed through this console. For specific feature support on OpenManage Mobile, please visit Dell Tech Center at www.DellTechCenter.com/OMM SUPPORT FOR AT-THE-SERVER MANAGEMENT • At-the-server access is available on PowerEdge 14th Generation and above rack and towers which support Quick Sync 2. For the latest list of supported hardware models, please contact a Dell Sales representative. • Quick Sync 2 module utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Wi-Fi to establish a secure connection between server and mobile device running OMM. SUPPORT FOR AT-THE-CHASSIS MANAGEMENT • Quick Sync 2 module for at-the-chassis access is available on MX7000 modular chassis FEATURES Supported features depend on the type of access (console or iDRAC) and the specific generation of server being accessed. For specific details or more information on OpenManage Mobile, please visit Dell Tech Center at www.DellTechCenter.com/OMM KEY USE CASES – SUPPORT VARIES BY TYPE OF ACCESS AND SERVER GENERATION • Get pro-active alert notifications automatically on your mobile device from OpenManage Enterprise consoles. • Browse server or chassis details, health status, hardware & firmware inventory, networking details, and System Event or LC logs. (For MX7000 chassis, use Augmented Reality feature to monitor and troubleshoot easily and quickly.) • Power On, shut down, or reboot your server from anywhere. • For “bare metal configuration,” assign IP address, change credentials, and update common BIOS attributes. • Access, share or upload SupportAssist Collection reports; View Last Crash screen and video (requires iDRAC9) • Access Virtual Console securely (and reduce the need for crash carts) with a Third-Party app – VNC Viewer by RealVNC or Remotix by Nulana LTD • Dell Quick Resource Locator (QRL) video remediation, available when connecting to an OpenManage Enterprise, server or chassis – displays context relevant videos about the hardware based on available error logs For any questions, please send an email to OM_Mobile_Feedback@Dell.com

About

Rubi by CDW

Manage IT investments, search items, build carts, and place orders. Track shipments, get status updates, and approve or deny purchase requests. Receive push notifications for important updates and action items.

Highlights
  • Search items and build carts
  • Place orders
  • Request and convert quotes
  • Track shipments in real time
  • Approve or deny purchase requests
  • Receive push notifications
Features
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Get quick access to the things you do the most: • Search items, build your cart and place orders • Request and convert quotes • Purchase bundles and favorites • Approve or deny purchase requests Keep tabs on your orders and shipments: • Track shipments in real time • Get order status updates • View order details • Share order and shipment information with colleagues Prioritize your to-do list: • Opt-in to push notifications to get updates on shipments, purchase-approval requests, expiring credit cards and more • Complete time-sensitive action items This iPhone app is best for IT purchasers, approvers and administrators with existing CDW and CDW-G accounts. The Rubi companion app from CDW and CDW-G is built with you in mind. Look out for future app enhancements and new features that will help you do more wherever you are.

Screenshots

OpenManage Mobile4 screens
Rubi by CDW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rubi by CDW at 4.8 against OpenManage Mobile's 2.9. Rubi by CDW also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). OpenManage Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (19% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rubi by CDW holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 78 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of OpenManage Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rubi by CDW's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenManage Mobile ships an update every 6 months, Rubi by CDW every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OpenManage Mobile versus Rubi by CDW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenManage MobileRubi by CDW
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (28 ratings)4.8 (78 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2878 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDell Inc.CDW, LLC

Customer experience

OpenManage Mobile

All ratings26 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative68.8%

Rubi by CDW

All ratings77 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

OpenManage Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Rubi by CDW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenManage Mobile free?
OpenManage Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rubi by CDW free?
Rubi by CDW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenManage Mobile or Rubi by CDW?
Rubi by CDW is rated higher. OpenManage Mobile averages 2.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Rubi by CDW averages 4.8 from 78 ratings.
Do OpenManage Mobile or Rubi by CDW have ads?
Neither OpenManage Mobile nor Rubi by CDW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenManage Mobile or Rubi by CDW?
OpenManage Mobile ships an update every 6 months, and Rubi by CDW every 2 months. Most recently, OpenManage Mobile was updated on October 29, 2026 and Rubi by CDW on October 27, 2026.

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