Iru (formerly Kandji) vs Omnissa Workspace ONE
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.
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.
Geo / Network-Based Targeting
Target policies based on location, IP range, Wi-Fi SSID, or network type. Delivers context-aware management that adapts to a device's environment.
Per-App VPN
Route traffic from specific managed apps through a VPN tunnel while other traffic flows normally. Provides granular network security without degrading user experience for personal apps.
App Usage Analytics
Track app deployment status, installation success rates, and license utilization. Identify underused licenses, failed deployments, and shadow IT across the fleet.
Google Workspace Directory
Integrate with Google Workspace for user identity, group-based policy targeting, and device correlation. Essential for Google-centric IT ecosystems.
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
Omnissa Workspace ONE
Strengths
- Broadest OS coverage: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux (Ubuntu/RHEL/SUSE), and ChromeOS
- Freestyle Orchestrator enables complex multi-step automation workflows (best-in-class)
- 5-minute real-time compliance enforcement cycle outpaces all competitors
- Intelligence Platform for advanced analytics and predictive insights
Weaknesses
- Higher pricing at the Enterprise tier ($10/device/month)
- Complexity of deployment (on-prem or cloud) may require more initial setup effort
- Transitioning brand identity (from VMware) may create procurement uncertainty
Pricing Comparison
Iru
Workspace ONE
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | Iru | Workspace ONE |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Windows | ||
| macOS | ||
| Linux | — | |
| ChromeOS | — | |
| Total | 4 | 6 |
Our Recommendation
Omnissa Workspace ONE takes the overall lead with a score of 4.6/5.0, winning 8 of 10 categories.
Choose Omnissa Workspace ONE if:
Large enterprises managing heterogeneous device fleets across multiple OS platforms
Choose Iru (formerly Kandji) if:
Apple-first organisations expanding into Windows and Android, enterprises seeking unified endpoint management with built-in EDR
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