Google Cloud Identity vs Jamf Pro comparison

Google and JAMF are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. Google is ranked #10 with an average rating of 7.8, while JAMF is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.0. Google holds a 1.3% mindshare in EMM, compared to JAMF’s 9.7% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of JAMF users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Jamf Pro and Google Cloud Identity are prominent in device and identity management. Jamf Pro is favored for its Apple-specific controls, while Google Cloud Identity stands out in Google Workspace integration, offering an advantage where Google services are extensively used.

Features: Jamf Pro offers automated device enrollment, extensive management features for Apple devices, and deep reporting capabilities. Google Cloud Identity provides multi-factor authentication, seamless Google Workspace integration, and straightforward user management.

Room for Improvement: Jamf Pro could enhance cross-platform support, UI efficiency, and overall user experience. Google Cloud Identity may benefit from better integration with non-Google services, improved mobile device support, and enhanced third-party app compatibility.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Jamf Pro provides a simple deployment process for Apple devices and robust customer service. Google Cloud Identity offers easy setup within Google ecosystems but may lack comprehensive customer service guidance.

Pricing and ROI: Jamf Pro's pricing reflects its extensive controls and features, resulting in positive ROI. Google Cloud Identity is cost-effective for Google-centric organizations, offering a strong ROI due to its integration and lower initial costs.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 27.5%, down from 35.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Identity is 1.3%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Jamf Pro is 9.7%, down from 13.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	27.5%
Jamf Pro	9.7%
Google Cloud Identity	1.3%
Other	61.5%

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

Featured Reviews

AkashKamble

Sr MacOS specialist engineer at Cyber24

Enables management of multiple operating systems with a single license

The best feature is that it's a Microsoft product, so if anything goes wrong, we get quick support for anything required. Remote system functionality allows us to sit anywhere and take control of any device via remote management. We can enhance security for clients' laptops with built-in Microsoft Defender, which is available with the Microsoft Intune license. We use it for reporting purposes through endpoint analytics. When pushing scripting, there are two types available: remediation script and reservation script. Through endpoint analytics, you can push defender policies to clients. It helps with reporting, inventory updates, and monitoring tenant status health.

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Bhushan Ladkhedkar

Head - Work Transformation at Econz

User lifecycle management becomes streamlined with unified access and context-aware policies

If applications support SAML protocols, integration is always an easy task. However, there are difficulties with form-based applications or LDAP-based applications, particularly traditional applications. We need more flexibility not only with SAML but also with LDAP-based and form-based applications. Context-aware access currently only works with SAML-based applications. If other application integrations could support context-aware access, that would be helpful, as companies are in a transition mode with various traditional, form-based, and LDAP-based applications. Mobile device management could be improved. Through Google Cloud Identity, we can manage Android applications and have control over iOS devices, but container functionality is missing. This is particularly important for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) scenarios, especially in India where the market is now split equally between iOS and Android users. Improvements in this area and integration capabilities would be beneficial.

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Mohd Javed Khan

Lead Senior Consultant at Truglobal

Has supported centralized management of all Apple devices while ensuring high security and compliance

I have not encountered many areas for improvement, but there are feature requests submitted to Jamf Pro for reporting purposes that they are working on. Jamf Pro continues to increase its capabilities. One improvement I would recommend is integrating Jamf Setup Manager as an inbuilt feature. Currently, it is a separate tool that needs to be installed and integrated with Jamf Pro. Having zero-touch capability as an inbuilt feature would eliminate the need to work with scripts and configurations. The pricing of Jamf Pro is relatively high. Jamf Pro does not have a fixed price for all organizations. Based on my experience, they offer discounts inconsistently. Due to the high pricing, many organizations are moving to InTune and Workspace ONE. There are many other tools in the market for Mac OS device management, such as ScaleFusion, Addigy, and Kandji. Small organizations are moving to these alternatives, and larger organizations with fewer security concerns are moving to InTune. Despite being expensive, I still rate Jamf Pro highly because of its security features and comprehensive management capabilities for Mac OS devices.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Intune provides full endpoint visibility and IT control across device platforms. You can individualize it for your company with the Intune Company Portal app."

"The Autopilot feature is fantastic. It is a Microsoft product, so it deals best with Microsoft operating systems, but it can integrate with iOS, Mac OS, Linux, and Android."

"It's normally able to meet 100% expectations of our customers."

"The one feature we find most useful is the Mobile Application Manager. There are two types, we have the complete MDM and the Mobile Application Manager(MAM). We don't give our users phones, it is their own personal phone, and we need to allow them to have access to the company detail on their phone. We need to create a balance between their own personal data and the company data. We deploy the Mobile Application Manager for them so that we won't be able to interfere with their own personal data."

"It is much easier to deploy software updates and Windows updates globally because of the cloud base, so I can manage from anywhere, making it quite convenient for me."

"With on-premises Active Directory, the main challenge was that we had no control when a user was working from home. We didn't know what exactly a user was doing and whether the AV was up to date or not. Intune provides better control of their machines."

"It has a useful device management feature."

"The performance of Microsoft Intune is good."

More Microsoft Intune pros

"It's easy to set up."

"One of the most useful features was the single sign-on. You can use it as an identity provider or service provider. And you can use their organization unit feature to enable or disable some of the features for a specific group of users."

"The most beneficial feature for enhancing security is context-aware access."

"The Cloud Identity is well advanced in terms of features, applications, and the components that it is offering."

"Google Cloud Identity uses what they call organizational units (OUs) instead of the security groups you'd find in Microsoft's Entra."

"The main control page and the ability to manage all our users from a web-based portal are the most valuable aspects of the solution. That's particularly useful because we're a heterogeneous network."

"Cloud Identity is scalable enough for our needs. It's serving more than 3,000 users in our organization."

"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

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"The most valuable feature is the self-service, which lets users install their preferred application instead of installing all applications and filling the machine with junk."

"Jamf Pro is the industry-leading product in its class for managing Macs."

"We like the pre-stage enrollments."

"From the reviews that we are getting, the feedback from the client, the tool is very good on the Jamf side - especially for the Macs."

"One of the most valuable features is the ability to apply apply granular level restrictions to our machines, making them easy to manage remotely from the backend."

"Thanks to Smart Groups and patch management, a lot of the work being done is via a hands-off approach."

"Jamf Pro is the industry-leading product in its class for managing Macs."

"The action and trigger is the main thing for us. We like the kind of repetitive script which we can use there."

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Cons

"Intune could be improved by expanding its third-party patching capabilities for a more comprehensive solution."

"Applying security recommendations can be difficult in Microsoft Intune. Sometimes, they give you recommendations, but you need a different server to manage the pieces, or you have to go to each device individually. However, it has been improving. Before, there were certain policies you could not implement directly in Intune, but now I see progress. I would like to see more improvement in policy management, similar to how we used group policies on-premises."

"The reporting is subpar. That's the only issue we have with Intune. We use another solution for that purpose."

"Intune is not the most user-friendly mobile device management platform available."

"A more incisive reporting tool with automated progress updates and graphical representation would be beneficial, as the current manual method lacks efficiency and visual clarity."

"The solution could be improved by the opportunity to connect third-party application databases, such as Chocolatey or another setup store, to Intune."

"Microsoft Intune lags market leaders, such as Apperian, in its MAM capabilities."

"In Microsoft Intune, there is significant slowness, and there needs to be more logs when we deploy software, parameters, or scripts to troubleshoot problems and errors in the interface, workstations, and Android devices."

More Microsoft Intune cons

"The interface could be improved by simplifying it further."

"To improve the product, the integration with third-party products could always be smoother."

"I would like to see more integration in future releases."

"The pricing for this solution is a little bit higher than AWS and others, which is something that should be improved."

"In the next release, I would like to see integration with different systems, mainly wireless SIEMS and other analytical systems that we want to introduce."

"Google Cloud Identify could make the technology used easier to understand as a layman making it more user-friendly."

"I want the tool to improve its support. It should also incorporate some functionalities. Currently, preparing presentations in Google is a pain point. The tool’s certain features like user provisioning are not intuitive as well. The product’s LDAP support is very poor. Clients do not trust the product due to the spam."

"The one place it could be improved is the password vaulting. The password vaulting does not prevent the admins from reading users' passwords, and that's a debate."

More Google Cloud Identity cons

"The biggest area for improvement is the price and the structure of Jamf's onboarding process, especially the mandatory JumpStart consultation, which can be costly for small organizations."

"We need better reporting options."

"Jamf Pro could be improved by providing more out-of-the-box integration with other systems such as Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, and other IT management tools."

"They need to alphabetize payloads."

"Jamf does not go beyond Apple."

"It would be great if we get an email notification when the Mac users install any apps, so IT can be alerted."

"One feature or improvement that would be awesome is some sort of mobile app from Jamf that can be used to alert admins of custom alerts."

"Jamf should give the option to download individual device policy logs, as this capability would really help to diagnose issues."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is not expensive."

"Intune is moderately expensive. You can get the license bundled with Office 365 E3 or E5 licenses. The E5s are a bit expensive, but you get some cheaper solutions with Intune."

"The pricing is good because customers are not complaining about it."

"Intune is inexpensive. It also comes bundled in some Office 365 licenses, so you can choose to purchase it separately or as a package."

"The pricing is competitive, but it is not cheap."

"Its licensing model is not complex, but it is very expensive compared to other solutions. They can bring more models and reduce the pricing. They should allow customers to select the features they want and price it accordingly."

"The price is reasonable, but they should lower it a bit to make it more competitive. It's cheaper than AirWatch and other products, but I still feel like Microsoft can make a base version or with Exchange online or a la carte only Intune version which will be useful. A customer who doesn't want to go full-fledged E3 or E5 can take out or consume an Intune solution only for their purpose, and we want to target that customer."

"The cost is handled through our Office 365 license, so I have yet to be able to compare it directly with other tools in its class."

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"I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."

"We probably spend about $50,000 a year on licensing."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."

"The pricing is a bit expensive."

"When I worked on Cloud Identity, they offered a free or enterprise version. You can synchronize and create up to 100 user identities in the free version. After that, you have to purchase a business or enterprise license. In that model, you'll be charged based on the number of users."

"The licensing cost depends on the partners and the relationship between the company and the partners."

"The fees are paid monthly and there are no additional costs other than the licensing fees."

"The product is billed on a monthly basis depending on the number of users."

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"Jamf Pro is on the expensive side and could be slightly cheaper."

"This is a pricey solution."

"We have signed a licensing contract for three years. There is an option to buy an annual license subscription, but we opted for three years as it came with a 25% or 30% discount."

"They have a standard pricing model which they follow, and it's global."

"Depending on how much support you require, it might make sense to add that to the licensing agreement."

"With respect to pricing, Jamf Pro is the better bet."

"Jamf is quite up there. It wasn't the cheapest solution, but it's reasonable. Apigee was cheaper than Jamf."

"I think it pays for itself to let Jamf host the server."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Media Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

University

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	124
Midsize Enterprise	53
Large Enterprise	167

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	37
Midsize Enterprise	41
Large Enterprise	64

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What needs improvement with Google Cloud Identity?

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What is your primary use case for Google Cloud Identity?

We are using Google Cloud Identity for application development.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Jamf Pro?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Jamf Pro was good compared to other service providers.

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What needs improvement with Jamf Pro?

I would still say that Jamf Pro's automated patch management requires development and improvement. Patch deployment c...

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Comparisons

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Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 1% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Cloud Identity, Cloud Identity Premium

JAMF Software Casper Suite

Overview

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

Microsoft

Cloud Identity is an Identity as a Service (IDaaS) and enterprise mobility management (EMM) product. It offers the identity services and endpoint administration that are available in G Suite as a stand-alone product. As an administrator, you can use Cloud Identity to manage your users, apps, and devices from a central location - the Google Admin console.

Google

Jamf Pro is a mobile device management software designed to help organizations and businesses automate Apple device handling-related workflows and processes. It features zero-touch deployment that enables users to automatically enroll new Apple devices, and also configure and deploy these devices swiftly and efficiently. It comes with inventory management capabilities, Apple mobile device management features, and an enterprise app store. Jamf Pro also allows users to deploy and access their mobile apps licenses in bulk. When it comes to using the app store, end users don’t need to ask for assistance from helpdesk agents in order to download, install, and update applications.

Jamf Pro Features

Jamf Pro has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

Zero-touch deployment
Management of Apple devices
Security for app devices
App Store for self-service enterprise
Smart targeting
Reports of inventory
Smart Groups
Preconfiguration of apps
App distribution
Mac imaging
Upgrades to app and OS
Management of IT inventory
Device enrollment (user initiated)
Purchasing & license management

Jamf Pro Benefits
There are many benefits to implementing Jamf Pro. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

Deployment: Fully-customizable onboarding experience. Provision the perfect Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, all deployed seamlessly with the workflow of your choice.

Device management: Use configuration profiles, scripts, and policies to make your Apple devices function exactly as needed. Move beyond simple troubleshooting by automating management with patented Smart Groups technology. This is a powerful way to trigger real-time alerts and actions from inventory data.

Application management: Streamline app management with bulk purchasing and deployment. The solution integrates with Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager, allowing you to assign apps to users or devices without Apple ID. Deploy apps from the App Store, B2B App Store, or your own in-house apps.

Apple device security: Protect Apple devices by leveraging native security features. Manage device settings and configurations, restrict malware and patch all of your Apple devices without user interaction.

Self-service access: Give your users access to a one-stop shop for trusted apps, company resources, and shortcuts for troubleshooting tasks like password resets.

Inventory: Automatically gather user, hardware, software, and security device data or customize inventory specifications. The dynamic Smart Groups feature keeps track of everything for you, including software versions and warranty expiration dates.

Reviews from Real Users

Jamf Pro stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Some of these include its app deployment, its easy installation, and the fact that it’s lightweight but powerful. PeerSpot users take note of the advantages of these features in their reviews:

An IT Support Specialist at Visby Medical writes, “The first most valuable feature I found was the ability to simply push out applications to devices, Mac or iPads/iPhones. It's as easy as procuring the licensing for the apps and then setting it to the volume purchasing back in Jamf.”

Another reviewer, a Desktop Engineer at Kroger, notes, “The self-service portal to share scripts and other tasks that have extremely minimized the need for calls to our support teams, or even sharing the applications we package and allowing users to pick and choose what apps they need or want, instead of just blanket installing everything from our old environment.”

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

ExtraHop Networks, HealthChannels

Xero, National Geographic, Oxford University, Via, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Fallon, Cabela's

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