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Ivanti Endpoint Manager vs Jamf Pro comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 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

Microsoft Intune
Sponsored
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
273
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Ivanti Endpoint Manager
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
14th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (11th)
Jamf Pro
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
3rd
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
107
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 33.5%, down from 37.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Endpoint Manager is 1.3%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Jamf Pro is 11.8%, down from 14.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
 

Featured Reviews

Joseph Merusi - PeerSpot reviewer
Everything has worked better since we started using it
Sometimes the syncing is inconsistent. I'm confident that the devices are checking in every eight hours, but sometimes the devices aren't picking up the settings as quickly as I would expect. Some features haven't been updated in a while, and Microsoft doesn't seem interested in developing them. Unless you talk to an engineer, you don't know whether there will be an update. There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now. Some reporting areas still need development. For example, I noticed that the reporting for driver updates is still confusing.
CJ
System supports legacy OS and manages endpoints efficiently but requires a more user-friendly interface and improved technical support
Ivanti Endpoint Manager has served us well over the years, supporting operating systems from Windows XP to Windows 10 ( /products/windows-10-reviews ). It provided essential features needed for our operations, including endpoint management and remote control. The licensing was quite affordable when it was an on-premises model. Despite being an older tool, it met our requirements until recent advancements.
Arunachalam S. - PeerSpot reviewer
Simplifies device management, making performing various administrative tasks easier
Sometimes, the server gets slow. The dashboard is only getting loaded. Jamf Pro offers many features, but some improvements could make it even more user-friendly. For example, streamlining authentication controls would enhance its security value. Too many complex settings on the dashboard make it hard for users to navigate. Simplifying the settings would make it easier to use. Adding a more interactive and cleaner UI design would also improve the user experience. Additionally, automatically categorizing policies and configurations by type would be helpful, making the dashboard more organized. Introducing auto-filtering based on categories would streamline configuration management. On the security side, enabling two-factor authentication for console login would provide better protection than single sign-on. Only authorized users can access sensitive data, like the asset inventory stored in the console. 2FA would help keep the system secure, preventing unauthorized access even if login credentials are compromised. Device management needs automation, and Jamf is likely to integrate Apple's Apple Intelligence into its framework once it's available. This integration is expected to be a significant enhancement for the Jamf console, potentially transforming the way device management is handled.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"When managing a large number of devices in an organization, it becomes easy to handle them on one platform using Microsoft Intune."
"Maturity makes it a stable product."
"It provides control over all mobile devices that are being connected to the corporate network."
"Microsoft Intune does a great job of helping protect our environment."
"The dashboards, the security, and the customization capabilities work very well for us."
"It's easy to manage and easy to configure."
"I would rate Microsoft Intune a nine out of ten."
"The most valuable feature is that we can manage workstations or Android devices remotely without needing the device to be connected to our local network."
"The product saves time and money."
"Ivanti Endpoint Manager has served us well over the years, supporting operating systems from Windows XP to Windows 10."
"Ivanti is a great product from a security perspective."
"We can put certain devices into smart groups based off of device name, department, etc."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to manage all devices through Apple's DEP and forcing them into Jamf pre-stage enrollment."
"It's a great way to keep track of all of our licenses and the software we use daily."
"Jamf Pro is the only product we can use at the moment because they are ahead of their competitors in zero-touch deployment for the end-user. Jamf Pro has a self-service feature that has helped us minimize our support cases. That's a feature the customers like very much."
"One of the key features that I liked the most and a lot of the customer value as well is the geofencing. Geofencing is geographical locations. If the device is on a particular premise, then the policy applies. And when the device is not there, the policy goes away."
"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."
"If I need to deploy an app to all the laptops, I can use the smart group I created for them instead of choosing each device one at a time."
"The self-service portal enables standard users to install and update software, change settings, and open organizational URLs."
 

Cons

"The reporting dashboard is really limited."
"Intune could be improved by organizing different solutions, like Defender and Sentinel, into a single package. This would allow us to focus on security while Microsoft manages other areas. Having a unified solution would drive better management of various sectors. Although the Intune user experience is good, we should continue enhancing it."
"Since GMS is unavailable in China, we currently rely on device administrator enrollment for managing Android devices there."
"The closest Microsoft Intune can be to GPOs, the better. There needs to be more granularity on application deployments. However, they have done better recently with the application deployments."
"Reporting could be improved. It needs to be more expensive and robust."
"One area for improvement is app deployment. Another is the Windows update rollout. If you're rolling out an object to a device that's offline, Intune stops trying to reach this device after it sits idle for a bit. We are forced to find a workaround that could help manage that."
"They should make it easier to order it, however, that's generally true for everything from Microsoft."
"One big problem with Microsoft is that they're changing the names of the products quite often, or they're quite consistently doing so. Intune is now Endpoint administration. Constantly switching the user interface or the administrative interface makes it quite hard to keep pace. If you are on a two-week holiday and you come back and look at the same screen you have looked at for the last couple of months, it looks different, which is annoying. Changing things around all the time doesn't make it easy."
"The product's implementation process is in areas of concern where improvements are required."
"Setting up the solution on-premises is difficult and needs improvement."
"Ivanti Endpoint Manager is not user-friendly and feels outdated, which affects usability."
"I wish the inventory would have its own pane without having to do it as a search."
"If I had to suggest an area of improvement would be the UI. It can be very all over the place and complex."
"An easier way to deploy Full OS upgrades would be a great start."
"Technical support is in need of improvement."
"It would be amazing if they would give Apple TV management its own space in Jamf Pro and not just mix it in with devices."
"I can only say that I would love to see a more customizable dashboard."
"In some places, GUI could be more reactive."
"I would like to be able to see what policies and configuration profiles are tied to what Smart/Static groups."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a license required to use the solution. If you're core users in Office 365, for example, you have Outlook email and E3 license, this is only email. You have to buy an EMS license to have Microsoft Intune. It is expensive."
"We have the business premium licenses for the solution."
"All security solutions worldwide are expensive. Microsoft has allowed a small scale of features within Microsoft Intune for cost-efficient solutions. If you want the full suite, you need to invest more to gain better security features."
"We use Defender ATP and E5 licenses."
"Microsoft's licensing is more flexible and adaptive than its competitors."
"The licensing is on a yearly basis."
"The price is very reasonable."
"Microsoft Intune has been incorporated into our Microsoft E5 licenses."
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"The setup cost is in the training, which is the most important step of your journey."
"The cost of Jamf is certainly worth the investment."
"It seems fair. It could be a little bit less, but you have to pay for a product. You can't get something for free. You get what you pay for, so if you put in a little bit of money, you're going to get a good quality product."
"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."
"With respect to pricing, Jamf Pro is the better bet."
"JumpStart is available at an additional cost."
"Depending on how much support you require, it might make sense to add that to the licensing agreement."
"JumpStart looks a little bit pricey; however, it is worth every penny."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Educational Organization
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
20%
University
8%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Educational Organization
29%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with Ivanti Endpoint Manager?
Ivanti Endpoint Manager is not user-friendly and feels outdated, which affects usability. It lacks features like easy...
What is your primary use case for Ivanti Endpoint Manager?
We are using Ivanti Endpoint Manager ( /products/ivanti-endpoint-manager-reviews ) primarily for endpoint management ...
What advice do you have for others considering Ivanti Endpoint Manager?
I would not recommend Ivanti Endpoint Manager to others, especially if they are migrating from an older setup. It is ...
What do you like most about Jamf Pro?
The most valuable features of Jamf Pro for me are the device locator, which helps find missing iPads, and the ability...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Jamf Pro?
The pricing structure is one of the cons. However, the licensing model is simple and easy to manage from an MSP persp...
What needs improvement with Jamf Pro?
The biggest area for improvement is the price and the structure of Jamf's onboarding process, especially the mandator...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Ivanti Neurons for UEM
JAMF Software Casper Suite
 

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Sample Customers

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