Ivanti Avalanche [EOL] vs Jamf Pro comparison

Ivanti and JAMF are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. Additionally, 100% of Ivanti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of JAMF users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 20, 2026

Jamf Pro and Ivanti Avalanche [EOL] are competitors in the device management software market. Based on feature integration and deployment versatility, Jamf Pro seems to hold an advantage, particularly in managing Apple's ecosystem.

Features: Jamf Pro offers zero-touch deployment, strong integration with Apple Business Manager, and extensive API features, making it a flexible choice. Self-service installation empowers end-users without IT intervention. Its patch management and inventory capabilities enhance automation and ease of use. Ivanti Avalanche [EOL] is recognized for its remote control and file transfer features, facilitating efficient device management over large numbers of devices.

Room for Improvement: Jamf Pro users highlight a need for improved patch management processes, better version control, and a more user-friendly interface. Enhancements in customer support response times are also suggested. Ivanti Avalanche [EOL] could benefit from exploring more competitive pricing and enhanced automation to align with tech management advancements.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Jamf Pro supports diverse deployment options, including Private, Public, Hybrid Cloud, and on-premises setups, appealing to organizations of various sizes. Despite some variability in response times, customer service is often praised for professionalism. Ivanti Avalanche [EOL], mainly on-premises or hybrid, is noted for solid tech support, providing reliable installations with minimal unresolved issues.

Pricing and ROI: Jamf Pro is seen as a premium-priced solution, justified by its robust feature set and overall return on investment, particularly for organizations heavily invested in Apple management. Ivanti Avalanche [EOL] is more affordable and effective for specific tasks such as remote control and file transfers. Users suggest it could become more competitive with better pricing strategies.

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Microsoft Intune

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OluwashileAdeniyi

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Centralized endpoint security has improved and supports hybrid work and BYOD policies

Regarding what I dislike about Microsoft Intune and its downsides, I would say that more Mac controls are needed because we have limited Mac and Linux control. When comparing controls and policies between Windows, Mac, and Linux, Windows has almost everything you can think of, while Mac and Linux have limited types of control. You cannot implement certain things on Mac and Linux that you can on Windows. The limited controls are a major issue. Additionally, if Microsoft could find a way to embed servers into Microsoft Intune, that would be beneficial. Microsoft Intune is not really designed for servers or Windows servers. It is more tailored towards Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems. Windows servers are not fully supported. Enterprise organizations usually have both servers and endpoints, which are users' workstations. For servers, most people look for other solutions such as SCCM, which is Configuration Manager. However, SCCM is what Microsoft Intune is trying to replace. Both SCCM and Microsoft Intune belong to Microsoft. Microsoft is trying to transition organizations into Microsoft Intune, the native cloud solution. However, because this update is still in process, servers are not fully compatible with Microsoft Intune and cannot be managed by it. The current policy that has emerged from issues with clients is what they call co-management, which is relatively new, and I do not know if adoption is significant. Many legacy or older customers who have been using these products for decades still have SCCM. When it is time for them to manage their Windows devices, they use what is called cloud attach. Cloud attach is a term whereby your SCCM is connected to your Microsoft Intune. Most people do not know about it, but I have deployed it for several organizations. Cloud attach and co-management work together so that your device is in SCCM, but some policies are pushed from Microsoft Intune. It is like two different solutions working hand in hand. That is what they call co-management. Microsoft Intune does not bring all of your endpoint and security management tools into one place, which is the goal and how it should be. However, as I mentioned, servers are not included. If we talk about end users, Microsoft Intune does bring all your devices together. In a typical enterprise environment, you have end users with workstations, laptops, company-issued phones, and bring your own devices. You can create policies for all of these. However, for the backend, your servers do not have much coverage. Servers are not really covered by Microsoft Intune in that way.

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it_user1399731

Chief Technology Officer at Lane Clark & Peacock LLP

Offers scalability and ability to create granular policies

It is a very easy-to-manage and granular policy-based solution. Policies that you can create per device per user behavior are the most valuable feature In future releases, I would like to see more automation or bringing in AI into to understand device behavior. I have been using it for five…

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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

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Pros

"Previously, SCCM was used as an on-premise solution for clients, but now they are moving to Microsoft Intune as a cloud solution with better security and functions."

"It works well if you have a Microsoft environment."

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

"Intune's feature that I have found most valuable is its auto-pilot feature."

"Given all of the factors and things to consider, including features and cost, I would say that Intune has a slight edge over competing products."

"Intune makes our organization more secure and flexible. We can onboard new employees faster and more securely. We are a governmental organization with strict regulations, and Intune helps us comply with those requirements."

"On the cloud, you can manage everything; you can push policies, maintain patches, and maintain security because everything interacts on the cloud and a VPN is not required."

"The dashboards, the security, and the customization capabilities work very well for us."

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"Installing the packages remotely and remote control are the most valuable features. There are around 100 pieces or devices, and the only way to send a package to a device is by connecting to the PC and then manually sending the package. By using Avalanche, we can send a package to all devices with one click. It is very stable and easy to use. Their technical support is also very good. We have implemented this solution for our clients, and they are satisfied with this solution. It does what it is meant to do."

"It is a very easy-to-manage and granular policy-based solution. Policies that you can create per device per user behavior are the most valuable feature."

"The terminal remediation feature is valuable."

"Ivanti Avalanche has reduced the time needed to perform updates on all the devices across our clients' organizations; it's a great time-saver for the client."

"The most valuable features of the Ivanti Avalanche are the remote control and the file transfer."

"The solution is easy to work with. I like its stability and flexibility."

"The most useful feature of Avalanche is remote control — especially the ability to remotely install packages to many devices all at once. When the client has, for example, 100 devices needing updates, it would take far too long to update each device individually. But with Avalanche, we just connect to all the devices through the PC and send the updates out with one click."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to manage all devices through Apple's DEP and forcing them into Jamf pre-stage enrollment."

"We like the pre-stage enrollments."

"As an administrator, I really love the integration with Apple Business Manager."

"Patch management and associated policies help us manage and update our fleet's software."

"It is a great tool. Its ease of use is fantastic. It is very simple, and you don't really have a high learning curve with this."

"Self-service portal and simple package creation are the most valuable features."

"We were able to dramatically enhance our cybersecurity, and better support our users."

"Customer service and support are superb, and support responses are always timely and appreciated when needing an immediate solution."

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Cons

"In my opinion, Microsoft Intune has room for improvement. The pricing could be a little better, and the reporting could be a little better as well."

"The configuration could be better by consolidating options and making it simpler."

"Reporting in Microsoft solutions is pathetic. With Intune, I'm getting a free inventory tool, but I don't get a reporting tool. When I go to Intune, I can see one machine's entire data in terms of the hardware and the software running on it, but I cannot generate a report for all the machines in the organization. The reporting is the only feature holding back the functionality that is already there."

"I would like more clarity on how Intune is migrating control from Active Directory group policies, especially as we move over to Windows 11. It seems inefficient to manage some settings in Active Directory and others in Intune."

"It's the granularity: 'Is your firewall on? Is BitLocker on?' It's not amazing granularity. But I've looked into other products, like Duo, and they're all similar."

"Intune's reporting and logging could be improved. When troubleshooting, it's difficult to collect the logs and determine what's happening. If I want to filter out the compliant devices, I can see it from the logs, but I would like the option to drill down further."

"Microsoft Intune could improve its reporting and troubleshooting tools since diagnosing policy sync and deployment issues can still feel a bit complicated at times."

"One thing I would suggest is that servers are not getting managed through Microsoft Intune."

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"Its price could be improved. It could be cheaper. I would like to see a better approach for Android and an easy way to send packages and manage devices."

"The solution can improve by adding a kiosk mode option to the devices."

"The tool's stability could be better."

"Its price could be improved. It could be cheaper."

"In future releases, I would like to see more automation or bringing in AI into to understand device behavior."

"There is a lack of flexibility."

"Because our clients are all very satisfied with Ivanti from their side, there is little I can say about room for improvement. However, I think that to stay competitive with other solutions offering a similiar solution, Ivanti could look into making their products more affordable."

"An in-house chat room would be a great way to communicate with your team when you aren't physically present with them."

"Technical support is in need of improvement."

"The solution should offer beta testing for new products."

"I'd like to see Jamf add Unified Endpoint Management, but it's not going to happen."

"Patch management is lacking greatly; more options are needed in order for us to consider using it at all."

"The product is pretty good as-is, but if anything could be improved I would say the UI could perhaps be a bit simpler. A mobile app to complement the web-based version, to perform specific tasks, would be nice to have - a good example of what I mean is the "Pulseway" MDM for Windows, they have a very useful and user-friendly mobile app."

"It will be very helpful if we could restore users after they have been removed from Jamf because I have some cases of deleting a computer before unlocking it."

"We need better reporting options."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price is quite okay. I wish they provide certain additional features with the same license."

"Pricing can be improved."

"Microsoft Intune is expensive."

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

"Microsoft Intune is a cost effective choice. It is less expensive than other products on the market."

"We use Defender ATP and E5 licenses."

"Microsoft Intune costs about $7 per user per month, which is somewhat on the pricier end. That said, it's a reliable product, so it's fair."

"Pricing depends on the features. Microsoft offers special packages if there are more than 10,000 users, and you may be able to get a reduced rate."

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"The license is based on assets. I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"Other than the standard licensing fee, there aren't any additional or hidden costs, although I believe Avalanche could be made more affordable in general."

"You will need to purchase licenses for each device."

"Although the solution is a bit costly in my opinion, for customers who really need this solution, Ivanti Avalanche is worth it."

"It is expensive. Its price could be cheaper."

"Setup and licensing prices are getting to be too high."

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

"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."

"The setup cost is in the training, which is the most important step of your journey."

"The cost of any licensing is certainly outweighed by the time saved from manually managing Apple devices."

"Licensing cost is dependent on the footprint and foreseen growth."

"JumpStart is available at an additional cost."

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

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Financial Services Firm

10%

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Outsourcing Company

Construction Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

12%

Media Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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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.

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Ivanti Avalanche is a robust management tool favored by organizations for mobile device and file transfer tasks. Its remote installation capabilities and policy-based management make it a reliable choice for efficient operations.

Ivanti Avalanche supports mobile device management and file transfers, especially in sectors like warehousing and logistics. Its stability and management features offer seamless remote control and package installation across devices, ensuring efficiency in environments such as transport and utilities. While users value its performance and technical support, there is interest in features like kiosk mode and broader Android support.

What are Ivanti Avalanche's most valuable features?

Remote Control: Enables remote management of devices, crucial for troubleshooting.
File Transfer: Facilitates efficient data transfer between devices.
Package Installation: Allows for simultaneous installation on multiple devices.
Policy-Based Management: Simplifies device management through customizable policies.
Granular Policies: Offers detailed control per device and user behavior.

What benefits and ROI should be considered?

Time Efficiency: Streamlines device management processes.
Stability: Provides consistent performance in dynamic environments.
Technical Support: Ensures guidance for optimal usage.
Cost-Effectiveness: A consideration for improving pricing models and expanding features.

Ivanti Avalanche is utilized in industries like warehousing, logistics, transport, and utilities for managing mobile devices, file transfers, and software updates. It supports technologies such as barcode scanners and thermal printers, assisting integrators in deploying solutions efficiently across client environments.

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Jamf Pro empowers businesses with management capabilities for Apple devices, offering features like zero-touch deployment and integration with Apple Business Manager to enhance IT operations.

Geared towards professional environments, Jamf Pro supports management of devices like MacBooks and iPhones. Businesses benefit from its strong inventory capabilities, self-service features, and automated device management. Users manage deployments, configurations, and updates while integrating seamlessly with Apple Business Manager. The platform’s remote management, along with its support for day-one Apple updates and API customization, enhances operational efficiency, although improvements are desired in areas such as automated patch management and UI simplification.

What are the key features of Jamf Pro?

Asset and Patch Management: Offers tracking and management of devices and software updates.
Zero-Touch Deployment: Allows automated device configuration without manual intervention.
Self Service: Empowers users by providing them access to apps and configuration profiles.
Integration with Apple Business Manager: Seamless synchronization with Apple's enterprise features.
Customizable via APIs and Scripting: Enhances operational processes through advanced customization options.

What benefits and ROI should be evaluated in Jamf Pro reviews?

Enhanced Productivity: Streamlines IT operations for greater user efficiency.
Improved Security Compliance: Ensures devices adhere to security protocols from deployment to updates.
User Empowerment: Self-service tools increase user satisfaction and efficiency.
Remote Management: Facilitates device management without physical presence, crucial for distributed workforces.

Jamf Pro is extensively utilized across educational institutions and enterprises managing device fleets. It offers comprehensive mobile device management for schools and businesses, ensuring consistency in deployment and adherence to security standards. This adaptability provides a tailored approach for environments needing structured Apple device management solutions.

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