Iru (formerly Kandji) vs Miradore
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.
Okta / Third-Party IdP
Connect to Okta, Ping Identity, OneLogin, or other SAML/OIDC identity providers for unified identity management across heterogeneous environments.
ServiceNow / ITSM Integration
Native or certified integration with ServiceNow and ITSM platforms. Automate incident creation, CMDB asset sync, and service catalog workflows from MDM events.
SAML / OIDC SSO
Single sign-on for the MDM admin console and end-user portals via SAML 2.0 or OpenID Connect. Reduces credential fatigue and enforces centralized authentication.
Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment
Samsung's proprietary bulk enrollment for Galaxy devices. Extends Android Enterprise with Knox-specific security features including hardware-backed attestation and Samsung-exclusive configuration options.
SIEM Integration
Forward security events and device logs to Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, or other SIEM platforms for centralized threat monitoring and cross-source correlation.
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
Miradore
Strengths
- Free tier supports up to 50 devices with no time limit — lowest barrier to entry
- Consistently praised for user-friendly interface and minimal learning curve
- Full Apple ADE, Android Zero-Touch, and Samsung Knox ME enrollment support
- Comprehensive Windows patch management with 160+ third-party vendor support
Weaknesses
- No Linux or ChromeOS management
- Limited enterprise integrations: no SIEM, webhooks, ServiceNow, or Okta support
- No native remote terminal or shell access for troubleshooting
Pricing Comparison
Iru
Miradore
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | Iru | Miradore |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Windows | ||
| macOS | ||
| Total | 4 | 4 |
Our Recommendation
Iru (formerly Kandji) takes the overall lead with a score of 4.1/5.0, winning 9 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 Miradore if:
Small to mid-size businesses seeking affordable, easy-to-use MDM with strong core features
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