Iru (formerly Kandji) vs Jamf Pro
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.
Android Zero-Touch Enrollment
Google's enterprise enrollment program that configures Android devices on first boot. IT admins pre-assign enrollment profiles so devices connect to the MDM automatically, enabling mass deployment without manual intervention.
Managed Google Play Integration
Deploy and manage Android apps through Managed Google Play including private enterprise apps, web apps, and curated collections for Android Enterprise devices.
Win32 / LOB App Deployment
Package and deploy traditional Win32 desktop applications (.msi, .exe, .msix) and line-of-business apps with detection rules, dependency management, and supersedence.
Windows Autopilot
Microsoft's zero-touch provisioning for Windows devices. Transforms the out-of-box experience into a managed deployment, automatically joining Azure AD and applying policies without IT hands-on setup.
Windows Update Management
Control Windows updates via Windows Update for Business (WUfB), update rings, and feature/quality update deferrals. Integrates with or replaces traditional WSUS.
Strengths & Weaknesses
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
Jamf Pro
Strengths
- Smart Groups with 150+ criteria enable the most granular Apple device targeting available
- Early adopter of Apple Declarative Device Management (DDM)
- Jamf Connect bridges cloud identity (Azure AD/Okta) to macOS login
- Self Service app provides a polished end-user experience
Weaknesses
- Apple-only: no Android, Windows, Linux, or ChromeOS management
- Requires a separate MDM for non-Apple devices in mixed fleets
- Jamf Protect (endpoint security) is a separate product with additional cost
Pricing Comparison
Iru
Jamf Pro
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | Iru | Jamf Pro |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ||
| Android | — | |
| Windows | — | |
| macOS | ||
| Total | 4 | 2 |
Our Recommendation
Iru (formerly Kandji) takes the overall lead with a score of 4.1/5.0, winning 5 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 Jamf Pro if:
Apple-first organisations, creative industries, education
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