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

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Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Jamf Pro is 8.4%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus is 1.4%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 19.9%, down from 30.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune19.9%
Jamf Pro8.4%
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus1.4%
Other70.30000000000001%
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.
BA
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.
HA
Senior Business Development Executive at Digitaltrack
Centralized device management has automated onboarding and improves remote security compliance
One thing I feel Microsoft Intune could improve is troubleshooting visibility. In many cases, when a policy or application deployment fails, the error messages are a bit generic. So, admins still spend time checking logs manually or testing on devices one by one. Compared to the simplicity of deployment, troubleshooting sometimes feels less mature. I also think reporting and real-time monitoring could be stronger. The dashboard gives useful information, but in large environments, many teams still depend on additional tools or scripts for deeper reporting and analytics. If I had to focus on one area first, I would probably choose troubleshooting and reporting. Deployment through Microsoft Intune is generally straightforward, but when something fails, identifying the exact root cause can still take more time than expected. Error messages are sometimes too generic, and admins often have to dig through logs, sync status, or multiple portals to understand what actually happened. I think user experience and policy management could also improve further. Microsoft Intune has become much better over the years, but sometimes the admin portal still feels fragmented because certain configurations open in different sections or redirect to older interfaces. For new admins, especially, it can take time to understand where everything is located. Another thing is policy conflict handling. In larger organizations, multiple device policies, compliance rules, and configuration profiles can overlap. When conflicts happen, the visibility is not always very clear, so admins spend time figuring out which policy actually won or caused the issue.

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Pros

"It gives us the flexibility to offer near zero-touch deployment when onboarding employees remotely and allows us to standardize our policies organization-wide."
"Jamf is the best available MDM solution for Apple devices and there is no comparison in the market."
"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."
"I manage 1000+ Macs and 200+ iPads from Jamf and am able to manage software and application updates, pull reports, and scope out certain policies and configuration profiles to a specific set of computers or mobile devices, all from a single pane of glass."
"We can set custom deployments based on every available parameter in macOS."
"The fact that devices just need an internet connection [anywhere in the world] that allows them to check into the Jamf Software Server allows for identical management as if on campus or remote, has proven to be golden during the pandemic."
"We are able to configure the laptop with the security requirements needed, default applications, and so on without touching it."
"The self-service is invaluable to the user."
"Can manage a large fleet of devices without any outside interference."
"This solution saves us a lot of time once it's implemented."
"The most valuable features are the ones that make sure that the deployment is of a standard operating system and the Zero Touch deployment, which is very useful. This allows users to have an out of box experience."
"Intune makes it possible for us to reach all the endpoints and have them protected at all times."
"If you want to manage your mobile devices as well as your Windows 10 devices, Intune is the best option."
"We are using the mobile feature, and we are also using MDM to lock the devices, to push restrictions, et cetera"
"Based on my experience, I would recommend Microsoft Intune to organizations looking for management of a large number of devices and enterprise environments."
"The dashboards, the security, and the customization capabilities work very well for us."
"Microsoft Intune helps secure hybrid work by allowing organizations to manage and secure devices remotely."
 

Cons

"In some places, GUI could be more reactive."
"The integrated patch feature is good but needs some tweaking."
"The patch management is not automated in any way, and you have to do a lot of manual work to upload the current version of applications."
"It would be nice if there was a built-in means of renaming computers that worked reliably."
"The product is pretty good as-is, but if anything could be improved I would say the UI could perhaps be a bit simpler."
"I'd like to see Jamf add Unified Endpoint Management, but it's not going to happen."
"I would like to see improved integration of some of the additional tools that users create within Jamf itself."
"The reporting needs to be improved so that generating them is more user-friendly."
"Lacks a factory reset feature."
"Its configuration is fairly complicated. You have to do quite a bit of discovery to be able to deploy it for a customer. You have to ask them a lot of questions. So, its initial deployment is the biggest challenge. They should make it easier to deploy with the use of Wizards or something else. During the deployment stage, there could be profiles for the customers who are particularly wanting to use certain feature sets of Intune."
"There could be more competent processes and improvements in the policy space."
"Unfortunately, Intune’s management extension does not provide the same level of logging, and I lack the visibility in Intune that I had with SCCM."
"There were several bugs with stability."
"I rate Microsoft support four out of 10. Support is one area where Microsoft needs to improve a lot. I recently raised a ticket for a Microsoft Azure issue, and it took two and a half weeks for support to reply. They need to improve support across their entire catalog of products."
"Better reporting capabilities, stronger Mac OS management, faster policy synchronization, and easier troubleshooting are needed."
"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."
"The downsides of Microsoft Intune include the fact that the interface can sometimes be complex for new administrators."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of Jamf is certainly worth the investment."
"Licensing cost is dependent on the footprint and foreseen growth."
"This product is surely worth the cost of implementation."
"Jamf is quite up there. It wasn't the cheapest solution, but it's reasonable. Apigee was cheaper than Jamf."
"Jamf Pro is on the expensive side and could be slightly cheaper."
"The setup is pricey upfront for support and setup."
"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."
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"I don't have any problem as far as cost is concerned. It is bundled with our license."
"Any bundle package, such as Security E3, covers multiple things, such as AAP, BitLocker, etc. If you go for them individually, they would be more expensive. Bundling makes the price more attractive and competitive."
"The pricing is not cheap, especially with inflation. They've had to increase their prices. It's not excessive, but alright."
"It's a part of Microsoft 365 and E5 licenses. Microsoft's strategy of making every feature in Microsoft Intune paid needs optimization. Remote control is one of the basic features, not a luxury feature, yet we must pay for it. I"
"Microsoft Intune has been incorporated into our Microsoft E5 licenses."
"Microsoft Intune's costliness stems from licensing fees and the overhead associated with its management, user experience, and device remediation."
"Its pricing seems reasonable."
"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Media Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
University
8%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise41
Large Enterprise64
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business192
Midsize Enterprise62
Large Enterprise187
 

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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