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1Kosmos BlockID vs JumpCloud comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.0
1Kosmos BlockID improved efficiency and security, reduced login times, and cut costs by automating identity management and onboarding.
Sentiment score
6.6
JumpCloud reduces ID management costs by 40-60%, speeds onboarding, enhances security, and saves on deployment, though benefits vary.
Initially, ten people were in the IT support team, but with the reduced ticket volume from 300 to 500 to just 70 to 80 calls monthly, only two IT staff members are now required.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
We have seen around a 40 to 50% reduction in password-related help desk tickets, faster login times, and reduced IT administrative effort, resulting in measurable productivity gains and a strong return on investment without needing additional support staff.
Desktop Support at DigitalTrack Solutions Private Limited
Time has certainly been saved and user experience has increased multiple times over, which I consider equivalent to an ROI.
Senior Vice President at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
After implementing JumpCloud, I found I do not require Windows installations, which is very helpful and cost-effective, while also maintaining effective security levels.
System Administrator at Girnarcare
Metrics show a reduction in identity and access management costs, potentially between 40 and 60 percent.
System Administrator at Mensa Brands
The time saved on onboarding and device management is significant, probably a 75% reduction.
System Administrator at Mensa Brands
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.7
1Kosmos BlockID customer service is praised for its responsiveness, expertise, and effective support, with high overall satisfaction ratings.
Sentiment score
7.5
JumpCloud customer service is responsive and helpful, though some users noted occasional delays and suggested improving documentation.
The support professional was very knowledgeable and resolved the issue within 20 to 30 minutes, providing a well-explained manual guide as well.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
SOPs and documentation were so seamless and easy to operate.
Senior Vice President at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Support has been responsive and knowledgeable, especially when helping with deployment questions and technical issues.
Penetration Tester at Essen Vision Software
Customer support should be enhanced, especially the response time which should be much faster than it is now.
Technical Support and Engineer at EIKON Technology
I have not needed to contact JumpCloud's technical support since the setup and usage are quite straightforward and well-documented.
Senior DevOps Engineer at Alibaba Group
The customer support provided by JumpCloud is fantastic, as they respond properly and provide solutions when required.
System Administrator at Girnarcare
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
1Kosmos BlockID efficiently scales with ease, supporting growth and stability in cloud environments without resource challenges or performance dips.
Sentiment score
7.9
JumpCloud is scalable, flexible, and cost-effective, supporting various organizational sizes with robust performance and seamless expansion capabilities.
The architecture allows us to add nodes using a horizontal scalability method without challenges.
Senior Vice President at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
1Kosmos BlockID has excellent scalability; the company has 3,000 employees, and it handles them very well, suggesting that it could easily scale to accommodate 20,000 to 30,000 users without issues.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
1Kosmos BlockID has scaled well for us, handling a growing number of users and applications without noticeable performance issues.
Penetration Tester at Essen Vision Software
With AWS SSO, it is ten out of ten.
Senior DevOps Engineer at Alibaba Group
JumpCloud's scalability is quite robust, designed to easily accommodate growing organizations and fluctuating user counts.
System Administrator at Mensa Brands
We have grown quite a bit since we implemented it, and it has scaled with us without any major issues.
System Administrator at Mensa Brands
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
1Kosmos BlockID is stable and reliable with minor onboarding challenges, consistent performance, and minimal disruptions over two years.
Sentiment score
7.8
JumpCloud is highly reliable, with consistent uptime, rapid response to issues, and strong user confidence in its stability.
1Kosmos BlockID is highly stable and reliable, with minimal downtime and consistent authentication performance in daily operations.
Desktop Support at DigitalTrack Solutions Private Limited
1Kosmos BlockID is completely stable, and no downtime has been experienced so far.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
The majority of the issues were related to basic app configuration in the initial steps.
Developer at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees
JumpCloud is considered to be quite stable, offering reliable performance and consistent uptime for identity and access management.
System Administrator at Mensa Brands
I rate the stability of JumpCloud ten out of ten.
Senior DevOps Engineer at Alibaba Group
It did not initially recognize my microphone.
Principal Systems Engineer at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
 

Room For Improvement

1Kosmos BlockID could improve with a user-friendly interface, cost reduction, faster onboarding, better integration, and enhanced customization.
JumpCloud users seek improvements in configuration, support, integrations, customization, security, and better management of platforms, APIs, and interfaces.
Governance and security are equally important, and I appreciate that the solution focuses on secure authentication, data protection, and controlled access while using AI-driven processes.
Cyber Security Analyst at Digital Track Solution Pvt Ltd
1Kosmos BlockID could be improved with broader out-of-the-box integrations with third-party applications.
Desktop Support at DigitalTrack Solutions Private Limited
Implementing optimistic execution that allows nodes to process blocks ahead of time for quicker responses, potentially cutting down block times.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
I believe the mobile device management, the MDM side of JumpCloud, could be enhanced further for more complex scenarios, and a more intuitive user interface for certain administrative tasks would be beneficial.
System Administrator at Mensa Brands
This would be helpful, especially for AWS users, by providing broader support for different cloud platforms and private cloud environments.
Senior DevOps Engineer at Alibaba Group
A tutorial on how to use some new features, such as RADIUS, or use cases that show the best practice on how to solve some cases would be beneficial.
Technical Support and Engineer at EIKON Technology
 

Setup Cost

1Kosmos BlockID offers robust enterprise security with competitive pricing, scalable user licenses, and enhances onboarding efficiency and IT support.
JumpCloud offers competitive and transparent pricing, starting at $2 per user, with costs varying by features and complexity.
Licensing has also been beneficial, as one of the largest licensors in the USA works with clients such as Disney and Marvel, helping manage contracts effectively and reminding of timelines for price changes.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
Based on my experience, the pricing of 1Kosmos BlockID is very affordable.
Senior Software Engineer at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
My experience with 1Kosmos BlockID in terms of pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it could be cheaper; it is somewhat expensive, but I believe it could be more affordable.
Engineering Project Manager at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
AWS charges per user, which can be costly if I have more than ten users.
Senior DevOps Engineer at Alibaba Group
JumpCloud licensing is based on how many users they register in JumpCloud, and each user can have multiple devices, up to three devices.
Technical Support and Engineer at EIKON Technology
My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of JumpCloud has been positive, as I am happy with the support provided, and this setup cost is effective.
System Administrator at Girnarcare
 

Valuable Features

1Kosmos BlockID enhances security and efficiency with passwordless, biometric, and adaptive MFA, improving integration and user experience.
JumpCloud streamlines device and user management through automation, enhancing security with integration, single sign-on, and multi-platform support.
The digital wallet feature also stores user identity information in a private or permissioned blockchain, allowing users to control their personal data.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
We saved 80% of the allocation budget for this project.
Senior Software Engineer at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Passwordless authentication has made the biggest impact for our team as it significantly reduced login issues and helped users access applications faster with less reliance on IT support.
Penetration Tester at Essen Vision Software
The most impactful feature of JumpCloud is that it allows me to use one credential for all platforms or accounts, reducing the need to remember multiple credentials.
Senior DevOps Engineer at Alibaba Group
The feature that I use most is that the user has only one portal to access the applications, such as SSO applications like Google Workspace and the web applications that support SAML or OpenID.
Technical Support and Engineer at EIKON Technology
JumpCloud has given us a much more secure environment, and as we move toward a SOC 2 Type 2, having JumpCloud in place made it very easy to gather the evidence we needed to prove that we were doing what we should be doing.
Principal Systems Engineer at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

1Kosmos BlockID
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (10th)
JumpCloud
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (11th), Identity Management (IM) (14th), Enterprise Password Managers (12th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (11th), ZTNA as a Service (11th), Active Directory Bridge (3rd), Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (4th)
 

Featured Reviews

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Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
Passwordless login has transformed daily accounting work and now saves hours on support calls
The cloud-based feature of 1Kosmos BlockID stands out because when working on SAP, it often went down due to memory size, but since 1Kosmos BlockID is cloud-based, downtime is not experienced. The second standout feature is the login ID and password recognition; it allows the right person to log in without manual entry of usernames and passwords, making 1Kosmos BlockID very helpful in any situation. 1Kosmos BlockID offers passwordless authentication that eliminates 2FA. It operates through biometric authentications, such as facial recognition and thumb impressions, which are compliant security keys for enterprise applications. Identity verification is another strong feature; if 1Kosmos BlockID recognizes a user, it ensures that the right person is logging in. It uses AI and machine learning to scan government-issued IDs, licenses, and passports, matching them with user biometrics for 100% accuracy. The digital wallet feature also stores user identity information in a private or permissioned blockchain, allowing users to control their personal data. It meets high assurance standards, including NIST 800-63-3 and GDPR, and supports both app-based and browser-based user journeys for onboarding and authentication. 1Kosmos BlockID has positively impacted the organization by enhancing security through eliminating usernames and passwords and storing encrypted user data in a private permissioned blockchain, which drastically reduces the risk of data breaches and phishing. Furthermore, it has improved operational efficiency by streamlining the user experience, reducing help desk calls for password resets and simplifying identity management, thus increasing overall productivity. In terms of time savings, for a team of 15 people, a monthly saving of around eight to ten hours has been observed after using 1Kosmos BlockID. Before its implementation, the IT help desk faced 300 to 500 calls a month. After using 1Kosmos BlockID, that number reduced to just 70 to 80 calls monthly, significantly alleviating common password-related issues.
Arun Jose - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at Mensa Brands
Unified directory and device management has streamlined remote workforce security and onboarding
JumpCloud can be improved in several areas. Some users feel the initial configuration can be complex, especially for larger organizations, and better guided onboarding could be helpful. Additionally, while its reporting and integrations are strong, more granular and customizable metrics and real-time alerts would be beneficial for advanced use cases. From my team's perspective, there is often a desire for even more intuitive administrative controls, particularly when managing complex policy sets. Enhanced integrations with specific industry-specific applications could provide even greater efficiency. It is about refining the user experience and expanding compatibility. Another area for potential enhancement could be customer support and resources. While generally good, faster response times and more comprehensive or specialized documentation could further improve the user experience, especially during complex deployments.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
26%
Healthcare Company
10%
Retailer
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
19%
Construction Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise14
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 1Kosmos BlockID?
My experience with 1Kosmos BlockID in terms of pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it could be cheaper; it is somewhat expensive, but I believe it could be more affordable.
What needs improvement with 1Kosmos BlockID?
It could be improved because sometimes when I'm trying to authenticate that application using 1Kosmos BlockID, it gives the error of connection timeout or something and we need to try it later. At ...
What is your primary use case for 1Kosmos BlockID?
We are using 1Kosmos BlockID for authentication purposes. When we log in to our Workday or our internal site for attendance, which is for our timesheet purposes, we have integrated 1Kosmos BlockID....
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JumpCloud?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for JumpCloud has been positive; we got a good deal for the setup, and I feel it was a good value.
What needs improvement with JumpCloud?
The sync speed between the JumpCloud instance and the agent could be improved. The remote support feature is doing adequately well, but it would be better if there were less lagginess and more intu...
What is your primary use case for JumpCloud?
JumpCloud's remote support feature and SSO capabilities are excellent, particularly the one-click access to everything. The dashboard is quite intuitive, and for administrators, the remote support ...
 

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