OpenManage Mobile vs Rubi by CDW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Search items and build carts
- Place orders
- Request and convert quotes
- Track shipments in real time
- Approve or deny purchase requests
- Receive push notifications
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | OpenManage Mobile | Rubi by CDW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (28 ratings) | 4.8 (78 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 78 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dell Inc. | CDW, LLC |
Customer experience
OpenManage Mobile
Rubi by CDW
In-app purchases
OpenManage Mobile
No in-app purchases
Rubi by CDW
No in-app purchases
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