We compared Jamf Connect and Cato Networks across several parameters based on our users' reviews. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
Comparison Results: When comparing Jamf Connect and Cato Networks, Jamf Connect stands out for its easy setup and deployment, particularly for zero-touch device deployment. It offers a wide range of features and integrations with other IDP providers. However, some users have encountered issues with device restarts and occasional bugs. On the other hand, Cato Networks is commended for its simple setup process and valuable features like always-on VPN and web filtering. It is also considered cost-effective and provides good customer support. However, it could enhance its security measures and advanced networking features.
"The most valuable feature is that it also works as a next-gen firewall because it has security features."
"The visibility control and security aspects are amazing."
"The solution is a simple WAN solution. We've onboarded the socket on the Cato platform, and it provides connectivity. There is no complex routing."
"It's a cloud-based solution that integrates well with everything."
"Cato offers all the functionality found in other solution. The life cycle management is always very stable."
"The feature that I find to be the most valuable is the bandwidth aggregation."
"The product is very simple, and everything can be done very quickly."
"The scalability is quite good."
"Jamf Connect is an identity provider, and once you log in, you will have all the device's access."
"The most valuable feature is ease of access. It's convenient to do things like resetting passwords. Previously, users were bound to their domain. We had to bind the user to the domain and log them in through the AD. Now, using Jamf Connect, we don't face any of these challenges. Resetting passwords is hassle-free so we can regularly rotate passwords according to best practices."
"It's connection with Azure is the most valuable. It is easy to deploy and connect."
"Jamf Connect allows for easy and seamless joining of Mac devices to Azure AD, eliminating the need for third-party involvement or support engineer assistance."
"It's a good and stable tool, so you should use it if you have a need."
"The tool supports different types of authentication. It also integrates seamlessly if you are using other Jamf products."
"Jamf Connect is a pretty simple and straightforward tool overall."
"The solution is scalable."
"There's no principal in Malaysia, only a distributor."
"The solution could be made more user friendly for the administrator to use the portal. It is difficult to use it for people who are not experienced with Cato Networks."
"The different languages in the user interface should be enhanced."
"The solution is not cheap."
"They should add more sophisticated security features. It should also be integrated into the cloud."
"Cato Networks security could be better."
"A little tweaking or improvement of the UI in terms of logging when troubleshooting would be an improvement because it's very detailed."
"I would like to see better integration with identity providers."
"The solution's UI could be more user-friendly for the setup process."
"The logs are an area with a shortcoming."
"We have faced issues with the product's configuration. If we use the tool with other business manager solutions, then there is the issue of naming conventions. The tool needs to be careful with newer updates so that it doesn't break any of the existing configurations."
"The solution’s technical support is bad and should be improved."
"Overall, there is a lack of consistent experience sometimes with some of their features."
"The configuration could be faster."
"We've had some issues when users restart their devices because the device asks for credentials afterward. Jamf Connect asks for a username, password, and MFA."
"When a Mac is joined to Azure, the generic Pro console in the MDM should accurately display the Mac as joined to Azure in the inventory section. Currently, it shows "no domain account found," which can be misleading."
Cato SASE Cloud Platform is ranked 4th in ZTNA as a Service with 21 reviews while Jamf Connect is ranked 8th in ZTNA as a Service with 10 reviews. Cato SASE Cloud Platform is rated 8.8, while Jamf Connect is rated 9.4. The top reviewer of Cato SASE Cloud Platform writes "Useful remote worker VPN, centralized management, and simple on-boarding process". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Jamf Connect writes "Enhances user convenience by streamlining login processes". Cato SASE Cloud Platform is most compared with Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, Cisco SD-WAN, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet FortiGate and VMware SD-WAN, whereas Jamf Connect is most compared with Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, VMware Workspace ONE, Netskope Private Access and Zimperium. See our Cato SASE Cloud Platform vs. Jamf Connect report.
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