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Jamf School vs Microsoft 365 Business comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 13, 2024

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

Jamf School
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft 365 Business
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
245
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Mobile Device Management (MDM) category, the mindshare of Jamf School is 9.4%, up from 4.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft 365 Business is 7.0%, down from 8.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
 

Featured Reviews

Amira Youssef - PeerSpot reviewer
Used for device management and provides automated device enrollment feature
We're happy to have a strong MDM solution like Jamf School. Not many schools can afford it, and we are lucky to have the solution. Jamf School has helped push applications to the iPad and do all the iPad System updates and app updates. With Jamf School, it's easy for teachers to monitor the iPad within the classroom and manage all the running activities. The solution's support and training resources have helped resolve user issues and manage daily tasks. It saves time and effort for us. I would recommend Jamf School to other users. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
CharlesBrewer - PeerSpot reviewer
Price and reliability need improvement while general tasks are streamlined
The pricing for Microsoft 365 is too high, and quality-wise, it does not meet high standards. The operating system is outdated and inadequate. Microsoft has very poor security, and Defender is ineffective. In terms of collaboration and file sharing, OneDrive is very clunky and has frequent sync issues. It also crashes a lot and is unreliable.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution protects all our Apple products like iPads and MacBooks."
"It was straightforward to initially deploy it."
"The overall usage is the most valuable, and it's a clear upgrade from our previous system."
"Many features of Jamf School, including automated device enrollment, have helped us manage multiple devices."
"We've found the solution to be quite stable."
"It is an excellent and powerful program."
"It is on-cloud."
"The solution has been easy to use and is very user-friendly."
"As a small business, the big thing for us is the ability to onboard new people easily. So, it's a matter of minutes to add new users, buy a new license pack for them, assign the licenses to them, and get them logged on. It takes 10 to 15 minutes."
"Teams and SharePoint are both great."
"The most valuable features have been the performance and ease of use."
"The solution is very stable."
 

Cons

"The product must improve its price."
"There is room for improvement with the security aspects, like scripting."
"Having everything centralized would be a preferable update."
"If you start the system update in Jamf School, you cannot stop it."
"It would be better if they offered more integrations to integrate with other platforms. It should also allow the content to be accessed over the LTI."
"Microsoft 365 Business needs to improve its price."
"Sometimes we have trouble with the updates that are released."
"The solution's ability to scale could be improved."
"I am pretty happy with its features. However, it could be cheaper for long-term business use."
"The initial setup is slightly complex."
"We are in a medical device space and most of the time we use Microsoft Excel for tracking a lot of information. In certain specific industries, such as aerospace and medical, from the FDA or other regulatory points of view, the solution has to be validated. It would be great if that validation document is provided by Microsoft 365 Business."
"The stability needs to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Jamf School is an expensive solution."
"Licensing fees are paid annually."
"The solution is not very expensive."
"It could be a little less expensive."
"Its cost is fine because I have a lot of devices in my account."
"Everything is offered as a bundle package."
"Its price is what you would expect today from a software-as-a-service offering. It is somewhere around $10 per user per month."
"In general, it could be cheaper."
"Microsoft 365 Business is inexpensive."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Jamf School?
Many features of Jamf School, including automated device enrollment, have helped us manage multiple devices.
What needs improvement with Jamf School?
If you start the system update in Jamf School, you cannot stop it. When we once started the update on 200 iPads and faced an issue with the internet, we couldn't stop the process.
What is your primary use case for Jamf School?
Jamf School is used for device management in our educational institution.
What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Business?
The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Business?
The solution might be considered pricey for some, however, the comprehensiveness of the suite justifies its cost. It is generally still worth the money and is cost-effective when considering the pr...
What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Business?
Every year, they are increasing their price significantly. The price has more than doubled now. Once you start using this product, it becomes difficult to switch to alternatives. Microsoft should b...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
 

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Sample Customers

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Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
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