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Jamf Pro vs ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus vs Microsoft Intune comparison

 

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Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Jamf Pro is 9.1%, down from 11.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus is 1.6%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 22.1%, down from 33.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune22.1%
Jamf Pro9.1%
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus1.6%
Other67.19999999999999%
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
 

Featured Reviews

Mohd Javed Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Software Engineer at Romsym Data
Great features with very good function management
Our customers are pretty happy with the product. It uploads files, creates a secure virtual compartment for corporate applications. If it's on-prem, you can use it with mobile phones or tablets that don't have access to the internet using intranet with wireless access points. That's a big plus for government institutions as it enables the management of a large fleet of devices without any outside interference. That is the most significant advantage.
OluwashileAdeniyi - PeerSpot reviewer
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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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Self-service portal and simple package creation are the most valuable features."
"Jamf Pro’s similarities to Microsoft’s SCCM for Windows assets helped me prove that Macs can be as useful, if not more than Windows in some cases, and very easy to secure and keep secure, even with major upgrades."
"Jamf Pro fits our needs in one hundred percent of the cases and helps us satisfy our customers."
"Some of the most valuable features for us include remote management, DEP enrollment, and zero-touch deployment."
"The time that we save in hours for new deployments, redeployments, application upgrades and OS upgrades more than makes up for the cost of the product."
"This helps in running your environment and managing them so much easier."
"Jamf Pro has allowed us to make sure settings for our devices are easily installed so our end-users don't need to worry about a significant amount of steps for setup. We also use this to send applications to devices."
"In closing, JAMF is more than a product or company, it is a family and is simply a must for anyone who has Apple devices in their organization and wants them to be safe and secure."
"Can manage a large fleet of devices without any outside interference."
"The tool's most valuable feature is Autopilot."
"It's not working perfectly, but Microsoft's Autopilot offers great visibility into automated deployment solutions."
"I would say that it is at the top of the list when it comes to the competition."
"The Advanced Endpoint Analytics in Microsoft Intune has improved and helps us proactively detect and remediate anomalies in endpoints."
"Microsoft Intune simplifies device management by replacing the traditional method of installing OS, joining a domain, and configuring everything manually."
"It is a wonderful product; I would advise others to go for it because it is definitely helpful for an enterprise and has been improving constantly."
"The features of Microsoft Intune that I appreciate the most are its user-friendly interface and robust security options."
"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."
 

Cons

"Jamf Pro currently is only used on Mac computers and could improve by having compatibility with other operating systems. We have to use other tools to manage our Windows and Android devices. There could be other improvements but I am still exploring and learning more about the features."
"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."
"For Windows, we have a reset option. We'd like that option available for Mac."
"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."
"Jamf Pro should be standardized into one MDM product to make it more affordable and accessible."
"It would be great for Jamf to provide templates for commonly used tasks like updating an operating system, packaging commonly used apps like Office 365, or enabling FileVault."
"The product is pretty good as-is, but if anything could be improved I would say the UI could perhaps be a bit simpler."
"Some improvement can be made in the customer service realm, while also making additional training level courses available for online study and exam-taking."
"Lacks a factory reset feature."
"Almost every day during the initial deployment, I would chat with technical support for solutions. They did not give me a suitable solution to solve the false positive alarms."
"Reporting and troubleshooting for the application deployment could be better. It's very difficult to understand."
"Intune could be enhanced by automating application upgrades, similar to how it automates operating system upgrades."
"It just doesn't handle software updates well at all by itself. You need to be a scripting wizard to make those happen properly, or you use third-party tools."
"Microsoft Intune's support for Mac devices is lacking and could be improved."
"Intune should support platforms other than Windows. We have encountered several limitations, especially when handling iOS devices."
"If we can not seem to get even half a dozen users working with the product in a way we consider stable, the scalability is in question."
"There is room for improvement in server patch management and allowing direct uploads of EXE applications instead of needing to convert them to Intune format, which would save time."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Setup and licensing prices are getting to be too high."
"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 total ROI is worth every penny."
"Licensing cost is dependent on the footprint and foreseen growth."
"The setup is pricey upfront for support and setup."
"This is a pricey solution."
"The cost of this solution is expensive but worth it."
"I think it pays for itself to let Jamf host the server."
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"For Microsoft 365 E5 clients, cost is not an issue as this product is one of the benefits."
"Microsoft Intune is pretty reasonable. We have difficulty with Azure, which is probably why we have not put many assets in Azure. Everything we put there is very expensive."
"It is not expensive."
"The pricing is not cheap, especially with inflation. They've had to increase their prices. It's not excessive, but alright."
"There is a license needed to use the solution and we are on an annual license."
"The licensing is on a yearly basis."
"Most of our clients come to us with licensing already in place. On average, it costs $6 per device per month to add Intune to an Office 365 subscription, but I am not sure."
"Microsoft Intune's costliness stems from licensing fees and the overhead associated with its management, user experience, and device remediation."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Media Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Construction Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Non Profit
8%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise41
Large Enterprise64
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business193
Midsize Enterprise61
Large Enterprise186
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What needs improvement with Jamf Pro?
I would still say that Jamf Pro's automated patch management requires development and improvement. Patch deployment c...
What is your primary use case for Jamf Pro?
My main use cases for Jamf Pro involve it being the greatest MDM solution for Apple devices, whether iOS, macOS, or t...
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Also Known As

JAMF Software Casper Suite
Mobile Device Manager Plus
Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Xero, National Geographic, Oxford University, Via, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Fallon, Cabela's
Iskcon Temple, Pearl Public School District, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Strathallan School, BMI Healthcare, Comercial Kywi, First Priority Federal Credit Union, Gerab National Enterprises
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