Jamf Pro 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.
Multi-Policy Layering & Conflict Resolution
Apply multiple overlapping policies with clear precedence rules, merge behaviour, and conflict resolution logic.
Custom Reports & Queries
Build custom reports with flexible filters, grouping, scheduling, and export to CSV/PDF for stakeholder reporting.
Audit Logging & Activity Trails
Log administrative actions, policy changes, enrollment events, and command history with timestamps and user attribution.
Remote Screen Sharing
View or control a managed device screen in real-time for troubleshooting, training, and end-user support.
Smart Groups & Dynamic Targeting
Automatically assign devices to groups based on dynamic criteria such as OS version, compliance state, location, or custom attributes.
Strengths & Weaknesses
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
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
Jamf Pro
Mosyle
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | Jamf Pro | Mosyle |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ||
| macOS | ||
| Total | 2 | 2 |
Our Recommendation
Jamf Pro takes the overall lead with a score of 4.0/5.0, winning 10 of 10 categories.
Choose Jamf Pro if:
Apple-first organisations, creative industries, education
Choose Mosyle if:
Small to mid-size Apple-only organisations, education, budget-conscious Apple MDM
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