Iru (formerly Kandji) vs Mosyle
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.
Remote Device Restart
Remotely restart or shut down managed devices to apply updates, clear hung processes, or recover unresponsive endpoints like kiosks and signage devices.
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.
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.
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.
Conditional Access Policies
Real-time access decisions based on device compliance, user identity, location, and risk signals. Gates access to corporate apps and data based on dynamic trust evaluation.
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
Mosyle
Strengths
- Free tier supports up to 30 Apple devices with no time limit
- Paid tier starts at just $1/device/month (lowest among Apple MDMs)
- CIS and NIST compliance templates built-in for regulated environments
- Automated macOS app patching simplifies lifecycle management
Weaknesses
- Apple-only with no cross-platform support
- API and integration capabilities significantly behind Jamf
- Third-party documentation and community resources still growing
Pricing Comparison
Iru
Mosyle
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | Iru | Mosyle |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mosyle if:
Small to mid-size Apple-only organisations, education, budget-conscious Apple MDM
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