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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 15, 2025

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
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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)
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)
Kandji
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
17th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (46th), Mobile Device Management (MDM) (7th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (54th)
 

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.
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.
Amit-Sarkar - PeerSpot reviewer
An easy-to-manage and deploy solution, but it should provide open customization
You don't need a certification or great knowledge to manage and deploy the solution because it's not complex. It's a very easy plug-and-play solution where you can just enroll the devices and choose the features you want. Kandji doesn't require much customization because it has built-in features that we have to create manually otherwise.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One valuable feature of Microsoft Intune is the enrollment process, which is user-based, making it easier to manage compared to AirWatch."
"The Autopilot feature is the most valuable because it saves significant time on managing devices."
"The overall user experience is quite nice. I have no complaints from end users regarding their devices enrolled in Intune."
"Microsoft Endpoint Manager is not expensive overall, especially for small environments."
"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."
"If I assess Intune's user experience, I would say it is perfect and simple."
"The compliance and configuration policies in Microsoft Intune are the most valuable features, saving significant time compared to manual implementation."
"First of all, the integration with the rest of Microsoft's products is a major win."
"We have been able to keep our tech department lean and mean, maximizing our efficiency by utilizing Jamf to set up our iPads for us, rather than installing each app one at a time."
"The solution has good integration with Google and has high performance for our Mac fleet of devices."
"Jamf Pro is the industry-leading product in its class for managing Macs."
"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."
"The self-service is awesome for empowering end-users, especially if you don't allow admin rights."
"Thanks to Smart Groups and patch management, a lot of the work being done is via a hands-off approach."
"Having the ability to automate our workflows has been great."
"Policies are a great feature that allows us to push certain restrictions to devices that require them, such as the younger generation of students we have."
"It's a very easy plug-and-play solution where you can just enroll the devices and choose the features you want."
 

Cons

"Although Intune is from the same provider, its integration with other Microsoft products, like Microsoft Defender or Microsoft Purview, could be improved."
"Intune needs to incorporate more tools to reduce the number of third-party applications we rely on."
"A feature I would want to see added in Microsoft Intune is the ability to manage other non-Microsoft devices."
"A detailed device diagnostic feature is missing. Also, operating system deployment and imaging are missing."
"Intune's server management could be better. If it could incorporate more features from System Center into Intune's Configuration Manager, it would be beneficial."
"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."
"We would like to see the ability to use multiple personas on a device, similar to Samsung Knox, included in future updates."
"It should be easier to define policies and comply with those policies."
"There are known issues with the mobile configs that need to be fixed."
"It would be nice if there was a built-in means of renaming computers that worked reliably."
"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."
"The dashboard needs to be customizable."
"There is still no feature for properly patching T2 Security Chip-enabled Macs."
"A dark mode would for sure be appreciated."
"I would love to see more integration with ASM and ABM."
"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."
"Kandji should give open customization."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft licenses are costly."
"I rate Intune an eight out of ten for affordability. It's bundled with the 365 licensing, which is competitive overall."
"Its price is fair. It's a normal price. It isn't too expensive or too cheap."
"The licensing costs we leave up to the customer and these vary from one to another."
"It's affordable for the protection it gives. There are no additional costs."
"I am not that aware of the pricing, but as compared to other MDM solutions, Microsoft is providing a lot of things at the organizational level. So, it is quite reasonable as compared to other MDM solutions."
"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."
"Even if they charge a premium, they aim to provide equal value."
"The cost of Jamf is certainly worth the investment."
"The price of this solution is a bit high but it is worth the money for the features. There is an annual license for the use of this solution."
"The cost of this solution is expensive but worth it."
"JumpStart is available at an additional cost."
"I know that as a school we get a discounted price, which is good because without it we would not be able to afford it."
"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."
"I think it pays for itself to let Jamf host the server."
"With respect to pricing, Jamf Pro is the better bet."
"Users have to pay a yearly licensing fee for Kandji, which is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Educational Organization
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
29%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
University
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
University
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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...
What do you like most about Kandji?
It's a very easy plug-and-play solution where you can just enroll the devices and choose the features you want.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kandji?
Users have to pay a yearly licensing fee for Kandji, which is expensive.
What needs improvement with Kandji?
Kandji should have certification experience, which they don't have. Kandji should give open customization. Most custo...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
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Sample Customers

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