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Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) vs Jamf School comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 13, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Meraki Systems Manage...
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (8th)
Jamf School
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
AI Customer Experience Personalization (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Mobile Device Management (MDM) category, the mindshare of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) is 5.5%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Jamf School is 5.0%, down from 9.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)5.5%
Jamf School5.0%
Other89.5%
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
 

Featured Reviews

Sulesh PK - PeerSpot reviewer
Monitoring and Operations Pilot at Egis S.A.
Has simplified hardware issue identification but needs integrated communication options
We have monitoring capabilities and we are monitoring some network tools from Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) and troubleshooting as well. I am currently working with version MR 32.1.4. Policy involves connecting mostly through emails, as we don't have any special kind of policy features. If any alert comes, we connect via mail. We don't utilize the geolocation tracking feature. The unified dashboard helps me simplify device management for my team based on the location, as we have configured devices from many different countries. We give the device's name based on the location, allowing us to identify easily in the dashboard. Regarding operational cost savings, it is cost-saving because in other companies, they use different tools for different networks, such as one for Windows, another for Linux, and a different one for VMware. We use all the systems including Windows, Linux, and networking under Cisco, Centreon, and Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM), which is very cost-efficient. Regarding pricing and licensing of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM), I don't have information about that, as we are from the technical department. Details about subscription and quotation come from another department. I rate this solution 8 out of 10.
reviewer2789682 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Developer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Automated device enrollment has transformed app testing and now saves significant setup time
I do not currently have a scale in which I have measured these parts, but I can tell you it has really saved a significant quantity of hours with onboarding speed and regression efficiency. I can say that Jamf School has achieved 70 to 90% time savings through automated enrollment and Wi-Fi certificates, which represents 90% less time on provisioning and ongoing device management. If I provide a comparison, before Jamf School, manual device setup per device included app install time of three to five minutes, test enrollments of five minutes, and certificates altogether taking 20 minutes. After Jamf School, with automated policy and environment, the overall process can be completed in three to five minutes. I believe the speed is quite perfect. I do not think there is currently any improvement needed for this aspect. If I use it further in three to four months, I will be able to tell whether any improvement is required.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product can scale, and it is definitely something that you can deploy on small businesses or very big companies."
"Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) has a positive impact on my company because it is very easy to use, and we can resolve issues easily, allowing us to resolve issues within the SLA."
"Having the ability to alter the network and WiFi settings remotely permits us to have quick response time."
"It's expensive, but you will have fewer headaches in the future."
"The most significant benefit is that the deployment is quick and painless. You don't need a specialized IT department to implement and scale the network. It's easy to maintain, too. It only requires one or two network administrators."
"The solution is easy to use. However, AirWatch or Workspace might be more powerful because we've encountered issues, such as manually managing Windows updates."
"The solution is simple."
"The most valuable features of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) are its ability to do geofencing for devices, manage thousands of devices with only a push of a button, and quick application deployment in seconds."
"The overall usage is the most valuable, and it's a clear upgrade from our previous system."
"The solution protects all our Apple products like iPads and MacBooks."
"Many features of Jamf School, including automated device enrollment, have helped us manage multiple devices."
"It was straightforward to initially deploy it."
"Jamf School has achieved 70 to 90% time savings through automated enrollment and Wi-Fi certificates, which represents 90% less time on provisioning and ongoing device management."
 

Cons

"System's compatibility with Google Chrome could be improved."
"They could include bandwidth-based policies."
"Personally, we don't plan to continue to use it going forward. While the Apple side of the solution is great, the Windows side just has a lot of problems."
"There are problems with the connection on the client side, and the app that was deployed could be better."
"Linux compatibility needs improvement."
"It doesn't seem to be able to establish some VPN tunnels with other devices in a particular way that such as an ASA can do for us."
"If Cisco Meraki Systems Manager integrates with other solutions or models, such as ACA's radio solution, on the same equipment or within the same cloud environment, it will offer significant benefits.""
"I've participated in numerous product launches primarily focused on HP and Dell. Consequently, there should be a vested interest in local gatherings to showcase product advantages and performance. Particularly in Singapore, it only has so limited integrators to engage in IP product sales. There's room for improvement through dedicated workshops and training. The European and Western markets differ significantly from the context here. The physical location holds more importance. Thus, they should have a survey to evaluate demand, supply, and sales points, tailoring strategies accordingly."
"If you start the system update in Jamf School, you cannot stop it."
"Having everything centralized would be a preferable update."
"There is room for improvement with the security aspects, like scripting."
"The product must improve its price."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This product is reasonably priced."
"It's extremely competitive and very good for a product in this sphere."
"The cost of installing this solution can be more expensive depending on who is doing the installation. Cisco is very expensive."
"Cisco Meraki Systems Manager is an expensive solution."
"My clients find it a bit expensive compared to other systems."
"The storage is affordable and the system has some price-related issues. Therefore, keeping the price in mind, I would rate it seven out of ten."
"Meraki MDM is the cheapest solution we have used."
"My customers at times have issues with the price of the solution. It is expensive, but overall it is worth it. The licensing model cost is based on how many devices you require."
"Jamf School is an expensive solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
13%
Construction Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise14
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)?
The pricing sits at a mid-level range, around five or six. There are cheaper and more expensive tools available, but the price features parity is good.
What needs improvement with Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)?
An area of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) that could be improved is if we could connect directly with the responsible person from that device, which would be very useful. Currently, we use ...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)?
I work with system management in Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) products. Our usual use cases for Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) involve network tools, such as firewall, switches, a...
What needs improvement with Jamf School?
I do not currently have a scale in which I have measured these parts, but I can tell you it has really saved a significant quantity of hours with onboarding speed and regression efficiency. I can s...
What is your primary use case for Jamf School?
Jamf School serves as my MDM solution for managing iOS device testing and enterprise app development. It has been instrumental in helping me push internal builds, manage app configurations, Wi-Fi, ...
What advice do you have for others considering Jamf School?
I have used Jamf School in my current personal projects, not for my organization. As I mentioned, it has really reduced the manual setup time and has enabled faster regression testing. Now, quality...
 

Also Known As

Meraki MDM
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Sample Customers

Hafen Hamburg & Empire Riverside Hotel, Eastview Church, Tourism Holdings, Colegio Sagrada Familia Hijas de Jesús, Tommy Bahama's, Canadian School Mexico, Rosebank College
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