Everphone and Mobex both rent smartphones and tablets to businesses, including management, device swaps and data deletion. The difference lies in everything around it. Mobex is an all-round provider of business communications, where Device as a Service is one building block alongside mobile contracts, cloud telephony and networking. Everphone concentrates on the devices themselves, from company phones to laptops.
So which provider fits better mainly depends on one question: do you only want to outsource your device fleet, or are you looking for your entire communications infrastructure from a single source?
Mobex: business communications from a single source
Mobex is based in Nagold in south-west Germany, has a second office in Kenzingen and, by its own account, has been in the market for more than 25 years. The company describes itself as a provider of mobile business communications and targets companies of every size, from small trade businesses to complex organisations.
Its device offering runs under the deviceplus brand. According to its website, it includes:
- rental of smartphones and tablets across the whole lifecycle
- configuration, user assignment and management via the Mobex ServicePortal, with MDM integration
- a 24-hour swap service from a pool of replacement devices, with theft insurance included
- certified data deletion in line with TÜV Saarland and BSI (Germany's Federal Office for Information Security) requirements, plus refurbishment and recycling after return
- an optional SIM card service with tariff optimisation and contract management
On top of that come managed services that go beyond devices: carrier management, a cloud phone system, internet connections and site networking. Mobex does not publish prices; you get a quote via its contact form or by phone.
Everphone: the Device as a Service specialist
Everphone rents smartphones, tablets and laptops to businesses and takes care of everything between order and return: roll-out, MDM, device swaps and first-level support. The range goes from Apple and Samsung to Fairphone.
What Everphone brings in detail:
- Damage is covered by the rental. Damaged devices are replaced as part of the service.
- Certified data deletion and refurbishment after return, at no extra cost.
- Choose your own device: employees pick the device they want and contribute to the cost if needed.
- Buy and rent back: Everphone buys your existing devices and rents them back to you, so you don't have to switch everything at once.
- Asset management and portal included, plus a free REST API for connecting ITSM or HR systems.
Getting started differs too. Companies with up to 250 employees order directly in the Everphone shop, without a sales call. Larger organisations get a short consultation.
Comparison: Everphone vs Mobex
| Criterion | Everphone | Mobex (deviceplus) |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Device as a Service | Business communications; DaaS as one building block |
| Devices | Smartphones, tablets, laptops | Smartphones and tablets |
| Management | Everphone portal, MDM, asset management | Mobex ServicePortal, MDM integration |
| Replacement if faulty | Part of the service, damage covered by the rental | 24-hour swap from a replacement pool, theft insurance |
| Data deletion and refurbishment | Certified, at no extra cost | Certified (TÜV Saarland, BSI), refurbishment and recycling |
| Mobile and telephony | Tariff management | SIM service, carrier management, cloud phone system |
| Getting started | Shop for up to 250 employees, consultation for larger companies | Quote on request |
As of October 2026; details on Mobex according to mobex.de and deviceplus.de.
Which provider suits your company?
Both offers cover the essentials: renting instead of buying, management, swaps and clean data deletion. Mobex is worth a look if you want to outsource mobile contracts, your phone system and networking as well, with one contact for everything.
Everphone is the better fit if your focus is the devices, and all of them: laptops are included just like company phones. Add to that employees' choice of device, taking over your existing fleet and, for smaller companies, the direct route through the shop. You'll find more about the model on our Device as a Service page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Everphone and Mobex?
Both rent smartphones and tablets as Device as a Service. Mobex offers this as part of a broader business communications package with mobile contracts, cloud telephony and networking. Everphone specialises in devices and also rents laptops.
Does Mobex offer Device as a Service?
Yes. Under the deviceplus brand, Mobex rents smartphones and tablets including management via a ServicePortal, a 24-hour swap service, theft insurance and certified data deletion.
Which devices can I rent from Everphone?
Smartphones, tablets and laptops, from Apple and Samsung to Fairphone. With Choose your own device, employees pick their device themselves.
What happens to Everphone devices after return?
Everphone deletes the data with certification and refurbishes the devices, at no extra cost to you.
What company size is Everphone suitable for?
Any size. Companies with up to 250 employees order directly in the shop, larger organisations get a short consultation.