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

 

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

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Jamf Pro is 9.0%, down from 12.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus is 1.7%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 23.8%, down from 33.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune23.8%
Jamf Pro9.0%
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus1.7%
Other65.5%
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.
Varun Mehra - PeerSpot reviewer
Collaboration Support Engineer at a retailer with 11-50 employees
Centralized device management has transformed security and streamlined remote provisioning
One area where Microsoft Intune can improve is the user interface. Sometimes the portal feels a bit complex and not very intuitive, especially for new users, and it can take time to find specific settings. Another point is troubleshooting. While logs are available, the diagnostic policies and sync issues can still be time-consuming and not very straightforward. I also feel that reporting could be more detailed and customizable. The built-in reports are helpful, but for deeper insights, I often need to rely on additional tools. Overall, it is a strong solution, but improving usability and troubleshooting experience would make it even better. While Microsoft Intune works very well within the Microsoft ecosystem, the integration of some third-party tools could be smoother and require less customization. Support is another area that could improve, as sometimes response times can be slow, and resolving complex issues may take longer than expected. In terms of features, I think more advanced automation and built-in remediation options would be helpful since common issues can be fixed automatically without manual intervention.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"After a year of testing and perfecting the Jamf we got it to a point where each device is now zero-touch deployment, saving the IT department so much more time and effort and dropping our Helpdesk tickets by about 40%, making it easier for us to focus on more important tasks."
"Automating the refresh of the devices is huge for both sides of the end-user experience."
"Configuration Profiles from Jamf Pro are awesome."
"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."
"Patch management and associated policies help us manage and update our fleet's software."
"Customer support from Jamf is fantastic."
"We like the pre-stage enrollments."
"It offers professionals an endless amount of possibilities to keep users and the company happy."
"Can manage a large fleet of devices without any outside interference."
"We have not had any issues with the scalability."
"The security features are most definitely valuable. If I have to give an example, the lockdown features that prevent employees from configuring anything or downloading company data are valuable. We get high-quality device protection, malware protection, and information protection at the same time."
"Intune makes our organization more secure and flexible."
"We saw approximately forty to fifty percent reduction in manual device setup time with Microsoft Intune as onboarding became fully automated."
"The most useful features in Microsoft Intune are the policy enforcement and conditional access."
"What I like most about Intune is its seamless enrollment process, particularly the Autopilot method."
"I am easily able to manage devices and assets, especially laptops and desktops."
"This solution saves us a lot of time once it's implemented."
 

Cons

"Pricing needs to be better for smaller businesses who need cloud-based products over on-premise solutions."
"There should be an option for exporting the data for reporting purposes so that we can give that to the higher-ups, such as CIO. We should be able to see bar graphs and charts on different data points. It would be great to have a good reporting tool to look at, for example, data points of how many versions of Adobe Acrobat we have in our environment in a bar graph or pie chart. They don't have anything like that. There is an application called Tableau Reader, which does statistics, and you can put a statistical or analytical aspect in there to extract data and share it on a graph or a pie chart. Such a tool would be great."
"There is still no feature for properly patching T2 Security Chip-enabled Macs."
"Jamf could improve versioning as in outright blocking OS upgrades OR improving maintaining every application’s update feature. As of now, only some apps, like Flash, have managed updates."
"Inventory reporting could be better, however, that is already slated to improve with some of the new features Apple has announced in WWDC 2022."
"The solution only makes sense if you have a lot of macOS products in your company."
"Screen time setup is so required. I want to set time up for screen times for categories."
"I would like to see either a report section or an integration with a new reporting module to allow us to pull real metrics from the system easily."
"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."
"I have not been satisfied with it, and I am planning to change it soon. There are a lot of updates coming from Microsoft that suddenly affect our security policies."
"There are a few security features that are not available in Microsoft Intune, when compared to other products."
"Improvements are needed in Microsoft Intune's enterprise app management, including support for more applications in app patching, boot batching, and discovery. I also hope the cost of Remote Help will decrease because it's a much-needed Intune function. Our customers need that capability, or they will buy it from a third party at a premium."
"Microsoft Intune has a latency response time issue. The latency has room for improvement."
"The UI of Microsoft Intune can be better."
"It would be good if, in addition to the minimal patching and compliance, we could also use Intune for application deployment. For instance, if a device is not patched, Intune should have the ability to push not only a Microsoft patch but also other patches, such as a browser patch."
"Once it's configured it is unobtrusive, but it does take some hands-on to configure and deploy it properly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"The only thing that is kicking us a bit is the rand to the dollar exchange rate. It is priced in dollars. Every time the rand goes worse, it just costs more. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing because it is very unpredictable because of the rand to the dollar exchange rate."
"With respect to pricing, Jamf Pro is the better bet."
"JumpStart is available at an additional cost."
"The setup is pricey upfront for support and setup."
"Depending on how much support you require, it might make sense to add that to the licensing agreement."
"The licensing costs for this solution are high."
"The cost of this solution is expensive but worth it."
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"Intune is inexpensive. It also comes bundled in some Office 365 licenses, so you can choose to purchase it separately or as a package."
"The price of Intune is often included as part of a bundle with other Microsoft licenses, which makes it somewhat cheaper."
"We are partners, so we receive some discount. However, from the customer's perspective, Microsoft Intune's pricing is competitive with non-Microsoft technology, and the price is good compared to other market competitors."
"Microsoft Intune is moderately priced. There is a monthly license required to use the solution and it is approximately eight dollars per month."
"We spend a lot of money on Intune licensing, and some of our users have to be double licensed just because of how our dev and corporate environments are segmented."
"If you ask the accountant or the finance department, they'll tell you that it is way too expensive, but when I look at the cost and compare it with the value you actually get, it's more than fair."
"Our enterprise agreement includes Microsoft Intune at no additional cost."
"Microsoft Intune is more expensive than other solutions, but it offers a wider range of features and control."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Media Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
University
8%
Computer Software Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
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 Business179
Midsize Enterprise61
Large Enterprise183
 

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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