Enterprise Leader #2 Overall

Jamf Pro

The gold standard for Apple device management with unmatched macOS and iOS feature depth.

$3.67–$6/device/month
Apple-first organisations, creative industries, education
iOS macOS
4.0 Overall Score
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Key Takeaways

Who It's For

Jamf Pro is designed for apple-first organisations, creative industries, education. The gold standard for Apple device management with unmatched macOS and iOS feature depth. The platform offers a 14-day free trial, so you can evaluate it before committing.

Smart Groups with 150+ criteria enable the most granular Apple device targeting available
Early adopter of Apple Declarative Device Management (DDM)
Apple-only: no Android, Windows, Linux, or ChromeOS management

At a Glance

Best For
Apple-first organisations, creative industries, education
Setup Complexity
Advanced
Pricing Range
$3.67–$6/device/month
Licensing Model
Per-device subscription, volume discounts available
Top Strength
Smart Groups with 150+ criteria enable the most granular Apple device targeting available
Trial
14-day free trial

Buyers Guide

Download the full 2026 comparison spreadsheet with scores, pricing, and feature data for all 10 platforms.

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Score Breakdown

Scored across 10 categories based on 50 features evaluated per platform.

Avg 3.9 / 5.0
Reporting & Visibility 4.8
Targeting & Policy Logic 4.8
Device Configuration 4.8
App Management 4.0
Compliance & Security 4.0
Remote Actions & Support 3.8
Identity & Directory 3.5
Integration & Extensibility 3.5
Enrollment & Provisioning 3.2
OS Update & Lifecycle 3.0

Pros & Cons

Based on our hands-on evaluation of Jamf Pro.

Strengths

4
  • 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

Limitations

3
  • 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

Feature Breakdown

Individual feature scores across all 10 categories for Jamf Pro.

Compare features across platforms

Device Configuration

5 features
5.0 Wi-Fi & VPN Profiles

Full Wi-Fi and VPN profile deployment for macOS and iOS including per-app VPN, proxy PAC, and 802.1X configurations.

5.0 Email & Exchange Configuration

Exchange and email account configuration for macOS Mail and iOS Mail with S/MIME support and per-message signing.

5.0 Restrictions & Policies

Deep Apple-specific restrictions with 100+ toggles for macOS and iOS covering hardware, software, and media restrictions.

5.0 Custom Configuration Payloads

Excellent custom profile support with mobileconfig upload, Configuration Profile Builder, and custom schema deployment.

4.0 Kiosk & Lockdown Mode

iOS Single App Mode and Classroom app for iPad; macOS kiosk via custom scripts. No multi-app kiosk UI for iPad.

Enrollment & Provisioning

5 features
5.0 Apple ADE (Automated Device Enrollment)

Industry-leading ADE integration with PreStage Enrollments offering granular skip-screen, authentication, and MDM module selection per device.

0.0 Android Zero-Touch / Samsung KME

Apple-only platform; no Android device management capabilities.

0.0 Windows Autopilot

Apple-only platform; no Windows device management capabilities.

3.0 Bulk Enrollment & Staging

Enrollment invitations via email/SMS and CSV import; bulk enrollment mainly through ADE or Configurator for Apple devices.

4.0 BYOD / User-Initiated Enrollment

User-Initiated Enrollment via web portal and Jamf Self Service; supports Account-Driven User Enrollment for iOS BYOD.

App Management

5 features
4.0 App Store / Play Store Distribution

App Store deployment via VPP with silent installation on supervised devices; Mac App Store app management.

4.0 Enterprise / In-House App Deployment

PKG and DMG deployment for macOS via Jamf Admin; IPA deployment for iOS with version management.

5.0 VPP/ABM App Licensing

Excellent VPP management with volume license tracking, device-based assignment, and automatic license revocation.

4.0 Managed App Configuration

AppConfig support for iOS managed apps with configuration keys and managed open-in restrictions.

4.0 Self-Service App Catalog

Jamf Self Service provides a polished app catalog for macOS and iOS with branding, categories, and bookmarks.

Compliance & Security

5 features
4.0 Compliance Policies & Rules

Smart Groups drive compliance with criteria-based targeting; Jamf Protect adds security compliance posture monitoring.

4.0 Conditional Access / Zero Trust

Conditional Access via Microsoft Entra ID integration and Jamf Connect; compliance data shared with identity providers.

4.0 Encryption Management

FileVault management with institutional recovery key escrow; personal recovery key escrow and rotation.

4.0 Certificate Deployment

SCEP and PKCS certificate deployment with ADCS integration; certificate-based Wi-Fi and VPN authentication.

4.0 Threat Detection & Response

Jamf Protect (separate product) provides endpoint protection, threat detection, and compliance reporting for Apple devices.

OS Update & Lifecycle

5 features
4.0 OS Update Management

Apple Declarative Device Management (DDM) for macOS and iOS updates; version-targeted enforcement and Nudge-like notifications.

3.0 Patch Management

Third-party app patching through Jamf App Installers and Patch Management; limited to macOS applications.

3.0 Update Deferral Policies

macOS and iOS update deferral via managed software update delay settings; up to 90-day deferral.

3.0 Device Wipe & Retirement

Remote wipe and unenroll for Apple devices; inventory record archival for retired devices.

2.0 Lifecycle & Warranty Reporting

Hardware inventory with purchase date and warranty tracking; limited lifecycle dashboards.

Reporting & Visibility

5 features
5.0 Dashboards & Analytics

Rich dashboard with compliance overview, device breakdown charts, and real-time fleet health metrics.

5.0 Custom Reports & Queries

Advanced search and Smart Groups enable powerful custom queries; CSV export and scheduled email reports.

5.0 Hardware & Software Inventory

Deep Apple hardware and software inventory with extension attributes for custom data collection.

5.0 Audit Logging & Activity Trails

Detailed audit log with change tracking, policy history, and computer/device history per record.

4.0 Real-Time Device Status

Device details with last check-in, battery, storage, and location (managed lost mode); inventory updates on check-in.

Remote Actions & Support

5 features
4.0 Remote Lock & Wipe

Remote lock with custom message, remote wipe, restart, and shut down for macOS and iOS devices.

4.0 Remote Screen Sharing

Jamf Remote for macOS screen sharing and remote control; iOS remote view via screen mirroring.

4.0 Remote Shell / Terminal Access

Remote command execution via Jamf API; Extension Attributes run scripts and collect output from macOS devices.

4.0 Self-Service Portal

Jamf Self Service provides a branded portal for apps, bookmarks, policies, and password changes on macOS and iOS.

3.0 Remote File Management

File distribution via Jamf Distribution Server for macOS packages; log collection via scripts.

Targeting & Policy Logic

5 features
5.0 Smart Groups & Dynamic Targeting

Industry-leading Smart Groups with 150+ criteria for macOS and iOS including extension attributes and LDAP lookups.

5.0 Tag-Based Policy Assignment

Scope-based policy assignment with targets, limitations, and exclusions using Smart Groups, buildings, and departments.

4.0 Geofencing & Location Rules

iOS geofencing via managed location services; location-based inventory and compliance reporting.

5.0 Time-Based & Scheduled Policies

Policy trigger scheduling with recurring execution, maintenance windows, and custom triggers.

5.0 Multi-Policy Layering & Conflict Resolution

Multiple profiles and policies can coexist; Smart Group-based scoping with scope priority for overlapping assignments.

Identity & Directory

5 features
4.0 Microsoft Entra ID Integration

Entra ID integration with device compliance sharing; Jamf Connect enables Entra ID authentication on macOS login.

4.0 Okta / Google Workspace Integration

Okta and Google Workspace integration; Jamf Connect supports Okta authentication for macOS login.

3.0 On-Premises AD / LDAP

LDAP integration with on-premises Active Directory for user lookups and group-based targeting.

4.0 Certificate-Based Authentication

Certificate-based authentication with ADCS integration for 802.1X Wi-Fi and VPN client certificates.

3.0 User-Device Affinity Mapping

User-device affinity tracking with LDAP-based user assignment and inventory reporting.

Integration & Extensibility

5 features
4.0 REST API Availability

Jamf Pro API and Classic API with extensive endpoint coverage for automation and integration.

3.0 Webhooks & Event Automation

Webhook notifications for key events; Jamf Pro API webhooks for external system integration.

4.0 SIEM & Security Integration

Jamf Protect SIEM integration with Splunk, Sentinel, and syslog forwarding for security event streaming.

3.0 ITSM / ServiceNow Connectors

ServiceNow integration via marketplace app; Jira and ITSM integration through API and community plugins.

4.0 Custom Scripting & Extensibility

Excellent macOS scripting with Extension Attributes, policies, and scripts; bash/python/zsh execution support.

Video Resources

Watch Jamf Pro demos, tutorials, and reviews.

Jamf Pro Overview

Overview 5:59

Jamf Pro Overview Demo

Demo 7:00

How To Set up JAMF MDM Start To Finish

Tutorial 27:49

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