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Jamf Pro vs Sybase Afaria [EOL] comparison

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JAMF and SAP are both solutions in the Mobile Device Management (MDM) category. Additionally, 97% of JAMF users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of SAP users who would recommend it.
Jamf Pro
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97% willing to recommend
Sybase Afaria [EOL]
Read 9 Sybase Afaria [EOL] reviews
    50% willing to recommend
     

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

    Categories and Ranking

    Jamf Pro
    Average Rating
    9.4
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.2
    Number of Reviews
    110
    Ranking in other categories
    Mobile Device Management (MDM) (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (7th), AI Customer Experience Personalization (18th)
    Sybase Afaria [EOL]
    Average Rating
    6.6
    Number of Reviews
    9
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    Featured Reviews

    Mohd Javed Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
    Mohd Javed Khan
    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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    it_user365289 - PeerSpot reviewer
    it_user365289
    SAP Technical Lead at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
    It helped our organization in securing our enterprise data on mobile devices. It needs compatibility with multiple platforms and databases.
    Enrollment based on groups It helped our organization in securing our enterprise data on mobile devices. It needs compatibility with multiple platforms and databases. I've used it for two years. No issues with deployment. No issues with stability. No issues with scalability. 6/10 No other…
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    Quotes from Members

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

    Pros

    "Jamf Pro has enabled us to move away from legacy imaging workflows and make use of Apple's Device Enrollment Program."
    "The most valuable feature is the ability to manage all devices through Apple's DEP and forcing them into Jamf pre-stage enrollment."
    "The product is about 100% stable."
    "I can add policies, configuration profiles, patch management, and smart group membership to one single view, and this is very helpful at a glance."
    "It has made our day-to-day job so much easier since implementing Jamf Pro at our company."
    "Smart groups and just the way MDM works are valuable. We like all the features that they have. We try to use it as much as possible, and then we have the support and community involvement to reach out to."
    "With Jamf Pro in the cloud, we are capable of managing our devices, located all over the world, with ease."
    "I have found the most valuable feature to be the policies."
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    "SAP Support is excellent with their support of this product."
    "It has enabled us to package and deploy enterprise mobile apps."
    "After installation of the product, it is very easy to use; it's user friendly and the operation and performance is very high."
    "In my previous implementation, we rolled out device management and security policies for 5000+ devices in a week's time."
    "It helped our organization in securing our enterprise data on mobile devices."
    "Afaria provides us with much greater control over this essential function, which is important from both a workflow and business perspective."
    "Instead of publishing a web page with the link to the app, now we publish the apps via Afaria and we know who installed the app (software inventory component of Afaria)."
    "The most valuable feature is that it supports all mobile platforms -- Android, iOS, etc."
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    Cons

    "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."
    "I'm not exactly sure where it could be improved off the top of my head, but there is room for improvement."
    "It would be great if we get an email notification when the Mac users install any apps, so IT can be alerted."
    "The cheaper Jamf School is also a product that has been acquired and decked out to meet more educational needs for a good price. Some features of Jamf School aren't (yet?) available in Jamf Pro and for educational users/customers of Jamf Pro, it would beneficial to have these available in the Pro version too."
    "Currently, you need to scroll through pages and pages of icons (we have many icons that have been uploaded), and it can be tedious."
    "Jamf should give the option to download individual device policy logs, as this capability would really help to diagnose issues."
    "The product is pretty good as-is, but if anything could be improved I would say the UI could perhaps be a bit simpler."
    "There is still no feature for properly patching T2 Security Chip-enabled Macs."
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    "The installation is very complex and the price is very high compared to other MDM's."
    "Improvement is required in term of nesting the groups and objects, we have faced difficulties in applying correct rules/policies."
    "Parity of features/config settings across mobile platforms can be improved in the next release."
    "Customers who have invested in failover and disaster recovery systems via Oracle DBs could not use Afaria on such a large scale deployment."
    "SCEP-based authentication deployment for Android devices has great flaws."
    "There were issues with Afaria not having as many features as MobileIron or AirWatch."
    "It should be one shot! But in the current state, you have to set-up at least five components, and if you have more than one server (we have one master plus four slaves and two relay servers) it means about 25 installations (about 100 next, OK, finish, cancel)."
    "Customer service is poor. Technical support is poor."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "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."
    "Setup and licensing prices are getting to be too high."
    "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."
    "Jamf Pro is on the expensive side and could be slightly cheaper."
    "Jamf is quite up there. It wasn't the cheapest solution, but it's reasonable. Apigee was cheaper than Jamf."
    "Depending on how much support you require, it might make sense to add that to the licensing agreement."
    "If you have the in-house capability to support Jamf, then paying for onboarding / JumpStart training is a no brainer."
    "JumpStart is available at an additional cost."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Media Company
    12%
    Financial Services Firm
    11%
    Manufacturing Company
    10%
    University
    8%
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    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business37
    Midsize Enterprise41
    Large Enterprise64
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business1
    Midsize Enterprise4
    Large Enterprise4
     

    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.
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    What needs improvement with Jamf Pro?
    I would still say that Jamf Pro's automated patch management requires development and improvement. Patch deployment comes from certain CDN servers, yet the process lacks control and transparency. S...
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    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 tvOS. I am specialized in macOS and understand how its structures and API calls c...
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    JAMF Software Casper Suite
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    Overview

    Jamf Pro empowers businesses with management capabilities for Apple devices, offering features like zero-touch deployment and integration with Apple Business Manager to enhance IT operations.

    Geared towards professional environments, Jamf Pro supports management of devices like MacBooks and iPhones. Businesses benefit from its strong inventory capabilities, self-service features, and automated device management. Users manage deployments, configurations, and updates while integrating seamlessly with Apple Business Manager. The platform’s remote management, along with its support for day-one Apple updates and API customization, enhances operational efficiency, although improvements are desired in areas such as automated patch management and UI simplification.

    What are the key features of Jamf Pro?
    • Asset and Patch Management: Offers tracking and management of devices and software updates.
    • Zero-Touch Deployment: Allows automated device configuration without manual intervention.
    • Self Service: Empowers users by providing them access to apps and configuration profiles.
    • Integration with Apple Business Manager: Seamless synchronization with Apple's enterprise features.
    • Customizable via APIs and Scripting: Enhances operational processes through advanced customization options.
    What benefits and ROI should be evaluated in Jamf Pro reviews?
    • Enhanced Productivity: Streamlines IT operations for greater user efficiency.
    • Improved Security Compliance: Ensures devices adhere to security protocols from deployment to updates.
    • User Empowerment: Self-service tools increase user satisfaction and efficiency.
    • Remote Management: Facilitates device management without physical presence, crucial for distributed workforces.

    Jamf Pro is extensively utilized across educational institutions and enterprises managing device fleets. It offers comprehensive mobile device management for schools and businesses, ensuring consistency in deployment and adherence to security standards. This adaptability provides a tailored approach for environments needing structured Apple device management solutions.

    JAMF
    SAP Afaria is a mobile device management software product. It helps large organizations connect mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers to the company network, and to simplify the information technology (IT) tasks associated with buying, deploying, securing and maintaining such devices.
    SAP
     

    Sample Customers

    Xero, National Geographic, Oxford University, Via, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Fallon, Cabela's
    Harlequin Sales Corp, Gameforge AG
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