IBM MaaS360 vs Iru (formerly Kandji)
A head-to-head comparison across 10 scoring categories, pricing, OS coverage, and real-world fit.
Category Radar
Visual overlay of both platforms across all 10 scoring dimensions.
Category Breakdown
Score comparison across each of the 10 evaluation categories.
Feature Highlights
The 5 individual features with the biggest score difference between these two platforms.
Custom Connector / Plugin Framework
Extensibility model for custom integrations: marketplace, SDK, partner connectors, or integration hub. Determines how easily the platform fits unique enterprise toolchains.
Apple VPP / ABM App Distribution
Distribute apps through Apple Business Manager with device-based or user-based licensing. Enables organization-licensed deployment without requiring personal Apple IDs.
Automation Workflows
Built-in orchestration engine for multi-step if-this-then-that workflows. Chain remediation actions, approvals, notifications, and policy changes into automated sequences.
Custom Script Execution
Deploy and run custom scripts (Bash, PowerShell, Python, shell) on managed devices. Extends management beyond built-in actions for advanced automation and remediation.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Prevent sensitive data leakage through clipboard restrictions, managed open-in policies, screenshot blocking, and content inspection between managed and unmanaged contexts.
Strengths & Weaknesses
IBM MaaS360
Strengths
- ChromeOS management support differentiates from most competitors
- Watson AI Advisor provides analytics-driven recommendations
- QRadar SIEM native integration for security-focused organisations
- Competitive tiered pricing starting at $4/user/month
Weaknesses
- No Linux device management support
- More limited webhook and automation capabilities than enterprise leaders
- Multi-policy capability removed in recent versions (single policy per device)
Iru (formerly Kandji)
Strengths
- Industry-leading Apple management with Managed OS, 120+ one-click restrictions, and DDM support
- Built-in EDR with behavioural analysis for macOS and Windows (no third-party tool needed)
- Assignment Maps provide visual, conditional policy logic unique in the market
- AI-powered compliance automation with adaptive evidence mapping for audit readiness
Weaknesses
- No Linux or ChromeOS support — Apple, Windows, and Android only
- Windows and Android features still maturing post-rebrand (less documentation depth)
- No published pricing — enterprise-custom only, estimated $4-15/device/month
Pricing Comparison
MaaS360
Iru
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | MaaS360 | Iru |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Windows | ||
| macOS | ||
| ChromeOS | — | |
| Total | 5 | 4 |
Our Recommendation
Iru (formerly Kandji) takes the overall lead with a score of 4.1/5.0, winning 10 of 10 categories.
Choose Iru (formerly Kandji) if:
Apple-first organisations expanding into Windows and Android, enterprises seeking unified endpoint management with built-in EDR
Choose IBM MaaS360 if:
Organisations managing ChromeOS alongside iOS/Android/Windows, IBM ecosystem customers
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