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8 Jamf Pro alternatives for 2026
The tools buyers compare with Jamf Pro, side by side on price, pricing model and what each one is built for.
Why teams look beyond Jamf Pro
- Steep learning curve.
- Price can be high, especially for education.
- Windows-heavy fleets.
- Very small teams with a tight budget (reviewers call it pricey)
From Jamf Pro's published plan limits and recurring themes in public reviews. See the Jamf Pro review for sources.
Jamf Pro vs. its alternatives
| Tool | Pricing model | Starting price | G2 rating | OS and device coverage | Security policy and compliance enforcement | App distribution and management | Remote lock, wipe and support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| per device | Contact sales | 4.7 (2,093 reviews) | MacOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS, tvOS; Android via Jamf for Mobile. | Endpoint protection and mobile threat defense bundled in plans. | App distribution included in Jamf Now; broader catalog not verified. | ||
| per device | Free up to 30 devices; $1.00 per device per month (Business Premium) | 4.6 (52 reviews) | MacOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, tvOS, watchOS (Apple only) | Endpoint security in Fuse (feature mapping not verified) | Apps and patch management listed on pricing page. | ||
| per user | $8.00 per user per month (Intune Plan 1 standalone) | 4.5 (NaN reviews) | Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android (Enterprise and AOSP), Linux (Ubuntu 24.04/26.04, RHEL 9/10), ChromeOS. | Compliance policies and conditional access with Entra ID; app protection policies not supported on ChromeOS. | App deployment; Enterprise Application Management add-on ($2.00/user/month) adds a hosted app catalog. | Remote Help is a paid add-on ($3.50/user/month); standard remote lock/wipe not verified. | |
| per device | $2.20 per device per month (Pro) | 4.5 (NaN reviews) | Mobile in all tiers; Windows and macOS management arrives in Enterprise (basic) and Ultimate/Ultra. | BitLocker only in Ultra; FileVault in Ultimate. | Mobile app management in Pro; Windows/Mac app management in Ultimate. | Remote view from Enterprise (mobile) and Ultimate (desktop); remote control from Ultimate (mobile) and Ultra (desktop) | |
| per device or per user | Contact sales | 4.0 (40 reviews) | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, Linux; also rugged, IoT/XR, kiosks, printers. | Automated compliance workflows with conditional access signals. | |||
| per user | $9 per user per month billed annually (Device Management package) | 4.5 (4,043 reviews) | Conditional access / zero trust module $3 per user. | Software management not priced on page. | Remote Access module $3 per user. | ||
| per device | Contact sales (rates cited from $3.75 per endpoint at 50 or fewer down to $1.50 at 10,000) | 4.7 (4,584 reviews) | |||||
| per device | $2 per device per month (Essential, billed annually) | 4.7 (404 reviews) | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, ChromeOS, Android TV, Apple TV. | Veltar security add-on (from $3 per device per month) | |||
| per device | From $1.50 per device per month (Fast Start); from $4.24 (Essentials) list | 4.2 (212 reviews) | Multi-OS (phones, tablets, laptops); specific OS list not on pricing page. | Automated compliance; Premier adds app security. | Mobile app management from Fast Start; patching in Enterprise. | TeamViewer remote support is a paid add-on on Essentials to Enterprise. |
The alternatives in detail
Mosyle
Apple-only device management with a free tier for 30 devices and paid plans from $1 per device per month.
- Starting price
- Free up to 30 devices; $1.00 per device per month (Business Premium)
- Pricing model
- per device
- G2 rating
- 4.6 (52 reviews)
- OS and device coverage
- MacOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, tvOS, watchOS (Apple only)
- Security policy and compliance enforcement
- Endpoint security in Fuse (feature mapping not verified)
- App distribution and management
- Apps and patch management listed on pricing page.
- Identity and Microsoft 365 integration
- Okta and Ping SSO on admin portals (2021 report); macOS identity and SSO in Fuse.
Choose it if
- Schools and small businesses managing only Apple devices.
- Teams moving from another Apple MDM (6-month side-by-side trial, first-year credit)
Skip it if
- Windows or Android fleets.
- Buyers needing EU data hosting (data stored in US Azure)
Worth knowing
- 30-device minimum on paid plans, while 30 devices are free.
- Customer data stored in the United States on Azure.
- SOC 2 report available via support ticket.
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft's cloud endpoint manager for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux and ChromeOS, sold standalone or bundled in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5.
- Starting price
- $8.00 per user per month (Intune Plan 1 standalone)
- Pricing model
- per user
- G2 rating
- 4.5 (NaN reviews)
- OS and device coverage
- Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android (Enterprise and AOSP), Linux (Ubuntu 24.04/26.04, RHEL 9/10), ChromeOS.
- Zero-touch enrollment
- Apple automated device enrollment, Android Enterprise, Windows Autopilot, Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment (per Microsoft docs)
- Security policy and compliance enforcement
- Compliance policies and conditional access with Entra ID; app protection policies not supported on ChromeOS.
- App distribution and management
- App deployment; Enterprise Application Management add-on ($2.00/user/month) adds a hosted app catalog.
Choose it if
- Companies already on Microsoft 365 E3 or E5, where Intune Plan 1 is already included.
- Windows-heavy fleets that want Autopilot and Entra conditional access.
Skip it if
- Apple-only shops that want deep Apple day-one feature support.
- Very small teams that want a simple flat per-device price.
Worth knowing
- Plan 1 at $8 per user is already included in M365 E3 and E5, so many buyers pay nothing extra.
- Advanced modules (Remote Help, Analytics, EPM) are separately priced add-ons now but Microsoft says they fold into E3/E5 from July 2026.
- Add-ons all require Plan 1 and an Entra ID tenant.
Hexnode
Per-device UEM from Mitsogo with four public tiers from $2.20 per device per month and a 14-day trial.
- Starting price
- $2.20 per device per month (Pro)
- Pricing model
- per device
- G2 rating
- 4.5 (NaN reviews)
- OS and device coverage
- Mobile in all tiers; Windows and macOS management arrives in Enterprise (basic) and Ultimate/Ultra.
- Zero-touch enrollment
- Apple Business Manager, Android Enterprise, ZTE Knox in Pro; Windows Autopilot in Ultimate.
- Security policy and compliance enforcement
- BitLocker only in Ultra; FileVault in Ultimate.
- App distribution and management
- Mobile app management in Pro; Windows/Mac app management in Ultimate.
Choose it if
- Small and mid-size mixed-OS fleets that want public per-device pricing.
- Kiosk and frontline device deployments (kiosk is in the entry plan)
Skip it if
- Teams needing generic SAML for admin login (not supported per vendor forum)
- Buyers who need Windows/macOS patching, which only appears in the Ultra tier.
Worth knowing
- Desktop patching for Windows/macOS needs the top Ultra tier (quote only)
- Technician seats scale with plan: 2 in Pro up to 5 in Ultra.
- Admin console SSO supports Google, Entra ID and Okta; a Hexnode reply dated Sep 30, 2026 says generic SAML such as direct Keycloak is not supported.
Omnissa Workspace One
Enterprise unified endpoint management suite, formerly VMware Workspace ONE, covering mobile, desktop and virtual endpoints.
Rebranded: Workspace ONE was VMware's product; the End-User Computing unit was sold by Broadcom to KKR (about $4B) and relaunched as Omnissa on 2024-07-01.
- Starting price
- Contact sales
- Pricing model
- per device or per user
- G2 rating
- 4.0 (40 reviews)
- OS and device coverage
- Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, Linux; also rugged, IoT/XR, kiosks, printers.
- Zero-touch enrollment
- Vendor mentions zero-touch onboarding in automated lifecycle workflows.
- Security policy and compliance enforcement
- Automated compliance workflows with conditional access signals.
- Identity and Microsoft 365 integration
- Microsoft Entra integration not described on the UEM page.
Choose it if
- Large enterprises with mixed fleets including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromeOS and Linux.
- Organizations already using Horizon virtual desktops.
- Teams with a reseller or volume licensing relationship.
Skip it if
- Small teams needing public price lists and self-serve signup.
- Buyers worried about support quality (reviewers cite weaker support after the rename)
Worth knowing
- Omnissa became independent on 2024-07-01 after KKR bought VMware's EUC unit from Broadcom.
- Gartner warned in 2024 that the new company lacked a strong roadmap.
- Device licenses only cover access from licensed devices; web access from any browser needs a per-user license.
JumpCloud
Cloud directory and identity platform that bundles MDM, SSO and device management, priced per user per month with public module prices.
- Starting price
- $9 per user per month billed annually (Device Management package)
- Pricing model
- per user
- G2 rating
- 4.5 (4,043 reviews)
- Security policy and compliance enforcement
- Conditional access / zero trust module $3 per user.
- App distribution and management
- Software management not priced on page.
- Remote lock, wipe and support
- Remote Access module $3 per user.
- Identity and Microsoft 365 integration
- Native directory and SSO; core product.
Choose it if
- Small and mid-size IT teams that want directory, SSO and MDM from one vendor.
- Teams that prefer public per-user module pricing.
Skip it if
- Teams that need only a standalone MDM.
- Buyers needing endpoint protection or DLP (reviewers cite lack)
Worth knowing
- MDM is priced per user not per device: $5 per user per month a la carte or $9 in the Device Management package.
- Platform Essentials is capped at 300 users and quote-only.
- Premium support is a $2 per user add-on (annual)
NinjaOne
RMM and endpoint management platform for MSPs and IT teams, quote-based per-endpoint pricing with MDM as a selectable product.
- Starting price
- Contact sales (rates cited from $3.75 per endpoint at 50 or fewer down to $1.50 at 10,000)
- Pricing model
- per device
- G2 rating
- 4.7 (4,584 reviews)
- Pricing model and real cost
- Per endpoint with volume tiers.
- Target company size
- Small to enterprise, strong MSP base.
Choose it if
- MSPs and IT teams managing mostly Windows/Mac endpoints that want RMM plus MDM.
- Teams that want no implementation fees and free support.
Skip it if
- Buyers needing standalone deep mobile MDM (reviewers cite limited mobile/device management)
- Teams wanting fully public pricing.
Worth knowing
- No implementation or onboarding fees, and support is free and unlimited per pricing page.
- Partners without a commitment can cancel with 60 days' notice; month-to-month is case by case.
- MDM is a selectable add-on product; inclusion in per-endpoint price not stated.
Scalefusion
Device management platform with public per-device pricing, extended with identity and security add-on products.
- Starting price
- $2 per device per month (Essential, billed annually)
- Pricing model
- per device
- G2 rating
- 4.7 (404 reviews)
- OS and device coverage
- Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, ChromeOS, Android TV, Apple TV.
- Security policy and compliance enforcement
- Veltar security add-on (from $3 per device per month)
- Identity and Microsoft 365 integration
- OneIdP (Access Core $4, Access Pro $5 per device per month; Pro adds conditional SSO)
- Pricing model and real cost
- Per device per month, annual billing, 10 device minimum.
Choose it if
- Small and mid-size IT teams that want published per-device prices.
- Android kiosk and rugged device fleets plus Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Teams wanting a 14-day full-feature trial.
Skip it if
- Companies needing ChromeOS or Linux depth per some reviews.
- Buyers who need monthly billing (UEM plans are annual only)
Worth knowing
- Core UEM plans are annual only with a 10 device minimum.
- Technician seats are capped by plan: 1, 5, 10 or 25.
- SSO is sold separately via OneIdP, conditional SSO only in Access Pro.
IBM MaaS360
Cloud UEM and MDM platform from IBM, sold per device per month in tiered editions from basic to enterprise.
- Starting price
- From $1.50 per device per month (Fast Start); from $4.24 (Essentials) list
- Pricing model
- per device
- G2 rating
- 4.2 (212 reviews)
- OS and device coverage
- Multi-OS (phones, tablets, laptops); specific OS list not on pricing page.
- Security policy and compliance enforcement
- Automated compliance; Premier adds app security.
- App distribution and management
- Mobile app management from Fast Start; patching in Enterprise.
- Remote lock, wipe and support
- TeamViewer remote support is a paid add-on on Essentials to Enterprise.
Choose it if
- Mid-size and large fleets that want tiered per-device editions with published list prices.
- Teams that want a 30-day free trial before committing.
- Mixed-device fleets needing multi-OS management.
Skip it if
- Small teams needing free or flat pricing.
- Buyers who want a modern, quickly learned admin console (reviewers cite a steep learning curve and dated UI)
Worth knowing
- Six published per-device editions from $1.50 to $9.54 list, unusual for an enterprise MDM.
- Pricing page shows a 30-day free trial.
- Remote control via TeamViewer and mobile threat defense are separate paid add-ons.
When to stay with Jamf Pro
- Mid-size and large Apple-centric fleets with a dedicated Mac admin.
- Schools and enterprises that want same-day Apple OS feature support.