Iru (formerly Kandji) vs NinjaOne MDM
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.
Azure AD / Entra ID Integration
Native integration with Microsoft Entra ID for identity-driven management, conditional access, and SSO. Foundation for zero-trust architectures in Microsoft environments.
Google Workspace Directory
Integrate with Google Workspace for user identity, group-based policy targeting, and device correlation. Essential for Google-centric IT ecosystems.
Okta / Third-Party IdP
Connect to Okta, Ping Identity, OneLogin, or other SAML/OIDC identity providers for unified identity management across heterogeneous environments.
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.
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
NinjaOne MDM
Strengths
- Unified dashboard combining RMM and MDM management in a single console
- Built-in remote access tools leveraging RMM heritage
- Competitive pricing starting around $1.50/device/month
- Good fit for MSPs already using NinjaOne for endpoint management
Weaknesses
- MDM covers iOS, Android, and macOS only (no Windows MDM, no Linux MDM, no ChromeOS)
- Feature set still maturing compared to dedicated MDM vendors
- 50-device minimum purchase requirement
Pricing Comparison
Iru
NinjaOne
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | Iru | NinjaOne |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Windows | — | |
| macOS | ||
| Total | 4 | 3 |
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 NinjaOne MDM if:
MSPs and IT teams already invested in NinjaOne RMM
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