42Gears SureMDM vs Jamf Pro comparison

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42Gears and JAMF are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. 42Gears is ranked #16, while JAMF is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.0. 42Gears holds a 2.1% mindshare in EMM, compared to JAMF’s 8.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of 42Gears users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of JAMF users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Jamf Pro and 42Gears SureMDM are mobile device management solutions with unique strengths. Jamf Pro users report higher satisfaction due to its sophisticated features, whereas 42Gears SureMDM is praised for its robust cross-platform capabilities. Despite this, many users feel 42Gears SureMDM offers better value due to its extensive feature set.

Features: Jamf Pro is favored for its comprehensive integration with Apple devices, seamless deployment, and in-depth management tools. 42Gears SureMDM stands out for its excellent cross-platform support, remote troubleshooting, and versatile device compatibility.

Room for Improvement: Users of Jamf Pro highlight the need for more streamlined patch management and enhanced Windows support. 42Gears SureMDM users suggest improvements in the reporting capabilities and a more intuitive management experience. Jamf Pro needs to expand its platform versatility, while 42Gears SureMDM should focus on refining user experience and reporting.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Jamf Pro is known for its user-friendly setup, particularly for Apple-centric environments, with responsive customer support. 42Gears SureMDM offers more complex deployment due to its multi-platform nature, but customer service receives favorable feedback.

Pricing and ROI: Jamf Pro's pricing is often considered premium, reflecting its high-end Apple features, but users note solid ROI, particularly in Apple deployments. 42Gears SureMDM is seen as more competitively priced with favorable cost-benefit perceptions.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 20.1%, down from 31.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of 42Gears SureMDM is 2.1%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Jamf Pro is 8.3%, down from 9.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	20.1%
Jamf Pro	8.3%
42Gears SureMDM	2.1%
Other	69.5%

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

Featured Reviews

Anumula Hitesh

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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Giridharan G

Head Of Department at Waycool

Used to control mobile devices

Remote Wipe is one of the vital options everybody looks for in 42Gears SureMDM or any MDM product. We are trying to get the latest product updates as much as possible, and it is mostly automated. Two to three engineers are involved in the solution’s maintenance. I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten.

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is easy to use, simple to understand for those new to using it, and combined with the other Microsoft products it makes for an overall good package."

"Overall, Microsoft Intune has helped me manage devices more efficiently while maintaining better security and compliance standards across the organization."

"The performance of Microsoft Intune is good."

"Microsoft Intune is cost-effective, providing ROI through the time saved for support teams and people working with computers."

"Microsoft Intune policies, remote wipe, and using corporate and private profiles are valuable features, but MFA is the most valuable feature as it ensures that the end user is authentic."

"The best feature of Microsoft Intune is that it managed the endpoints."

"Overall, the stability is good."

"Without Microsoft Intune, it would be extremely challenging, if not impossible, for a large company to send out computers to users and have them set up and ready to use right out of the box in a remote location."

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"We use the solution primarily to control mobile devices."

"The most valuable features of 42Gears SureMDM include tracking location and pushing applications."

"We created a whole new program that revolves around this solution."

"The solution is very scalable, you can do many things at different times and it requires only one staff person for maintenance."

"The solution's customer support is good."

"Payloads, application publishing, and cataloging features are valuable to our customers."

"The tool's most valuable feature is a remote connection to the devices. You can also push and lock applications. It helps us lock devices for professional use to control which applications can be installed."

"This solution is very dynamic. I can do what I need to do with it."

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"One of the key features that I liked the most and a lot of the customer value as well is the geofencing. Geofencing is geographical locations. If the device is on a particular premise, then the policy applies. And when the device is not there, the policy goes away."

"I can add policies, configuration profiles, patch management, and smart group membership to one single view, and this is very helpful at a glance."

"We used to need more resources to manage our devices, and with Jamf Pro, we can now do more with less, which is the ideal situation."

"This helps in running your environment and managing them so much easier."

"The self-service is invaluable to the user."

"It has made our day-to-day job so much easier since implementing Jamf Pro at our company."

"We could not do the scale and the consistency of support without Jamf."

"With this 1:1 experience for students, learning and engagement are at an all-time high for our district."

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Cons

"Microsoft Intune could improve its reporting depth and make some policy configurations less complex, especially for hybrid environments."

"Not all technicians are knowledgeable of the Microsoft solution, so they have to work on that as well."

"Intune lags all of its competitors in terms of report generation."

"Intune should support platforms other than Windows. We have encountered several limitations, especially when handling iOS devices."

"Intune has some limitations when it comes to application updates for third-party applications. You can schedule an update, but when it's a package setup, you need to supercede and replace it each time."

"One drawback of Intune is that we cannot find devices based on a user's region or location."

"It's the granularity: 'Is your firewall on? Is BitLocker on?' It's not amazing granularity. But I've looked into other products, like Duo, and they're all similar."

"The solution could be improved by the opportunity to connect third-party application databases, such as Chocolatey or another setup store, to Intune."

More Microsoft Intune cons

"User creation on Mac must be improved."

"42Gears SureMDM needs to improve support because it may take around one to two days to receive a revert."

"The product is not so convenient to deploy or to configure."

"As a partner, we consider 42Gears to be a unified endpoint management (UEM) solution. So, we should be able to manage users with this particular solution. This is something that is currently not there. It is probably an area for improvement for 42Gears."

"The user interface and customization features are not the best and could be improved."

"The solution’s pricing could be made cheaper."

"Online information regarding used cases specific to 42Gears SureMDM will help us do configuration changes more comfortably."

"The dashboards could be improved."

"Support is not 24/7, and it would be great to get instant support."

"In some places, GUI could be more reactive."

"Jamf Pro could be improved by providing more out-of-the-box integration with other systems such as Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, and other IT management tools."

"It would be great if we get an email notification when the Mac users install any apps, so IT can be alerted."

"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."

"The list of applications for patch management isn't sufficient."

"The self Service UI needs some real improvement; they recently revamped the app, but I don't know if those changes have been for the better."

"I'm not exactly sure where it could be improved off the top of my head, but there is room for improvement."

More Jamf Pro cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I have no comment on pricing of the solution."

"The pricing needs improvement."

"Pricing depends on the features. Microsoft offers special packages if there are more than 10,000 users, and you may be able to get a reduced rate."

"Microsoft Intune is a cost effective choice. It is less expensive than other products on the market."

"The licensing is on a yearly basis."

"No one can compete with Microsoft when it comes to price, and the features it is offering."

"It's a bit expensive from a licensing perspective, especially as we look to have organizations with tenants across the globe."

"It is expensive. The cost depends on the license that we choose."

More Microsoft Intune pricing and cost advice

"The tool is expensive and priced at 39 dollars yearly. The pricing is fixed and I would rate it a seven-point five out of ten."

"There is an option to make yearly or monthly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. Price-wise, the product is okay."

"I am satisfied with the price of this solution."

"Their pricing structure is very good against the competition. Pricing is definitely not a challenge here."

"I rate the tool's pricing a four out of ten."

"We pay a yearly licensing fee for 42Gears SureMDM, which is comparatively expensive for an enterprise license."

"42Gears SureMDM is not an expensive solution."

"Jamf is quite up there. It wasn't the cheapest solution, but it's reasonable. Apigee was cheaper than Jamf."

"This is a pricey solution."

"I think it pays for itself to let Jamf host the server."

"They have a standard pricing model which they follow, and it's global."

"The price of this solution is a bit high but it is worth the money for the features. There is an annual license for the use of this solution."

"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."

"If you have the in-house capability to support Jamf, then paying for onboarding / JumpStart training is a no brainer."

"Licensing cost is dependent on the footprint and foreseen growth."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

Computer Software Company

15%

Retailer

14%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

11%

Media Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	192
Midsize Enterprise	62
Large Enterprise	187

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	37
Midsize Enterprise	41
Large Enterprise	64

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My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Jamf Pro was good compared to other service providers.

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

SureMDM

JAMF Software Casper Suite

Overview

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

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42Gears SureMDM is a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution that enables organizations to secure, manage, and monitor enterprise devices from a centralized console. Designed for businesses of all sizes, SureMDM supports a wide range of endpoints, including Android, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, VR devices, rugged devices, wearables, and IoT endpoints.

The platform helps organizations streamline device provisioning, application management, security enforcement, remote troubleshooting, device tracking, and compliance monitoring throughout the device lifecycle. SureMDM supports modern enrollment methods such as Android Zero-touch, Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment, Apple Business Manager (ABM), Apple School Manager (ASM), Windows Autopilot, and Android Enterprise deployments.

Beyond endpoint management, SureAccess is available as an add-on to SureMDM, enabling Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for secure access to enterprise applications and resources based on device posture, user identity, and access policies. It helps organizations secure remote workers, contractors, and distributed teams while reducing reliance on traditional VPN-based access models.

SureIdP is also available as an add-on to SureMDM, providing Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities such as centralized authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), user provisioning, and access control. It helps organizations simplify identity management while strengthening security and compliance across enterprise applications and services.

Widely adopted across industries including logistics, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, transportation, field services, and financial services, SureMDM enables IT teams to manage distributed device fleets while maintaining security, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Key Features

Unified endpoint management across Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, VR, and IoT devices
Zero-touch and automated device enrollment
Application deployment, management, and updates
Remote support, remote control, and troubleshooting
Kiosk mode and device lockdown capabilities
Location tracking, geofencing, and asset visibility
Compliance monitoring and policy enforcement
OS and firmware update management
Secure remote access and unattended device management
Reporting, analytics, and customizable dashboards
Integration with enterprise identity and security frameworks
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) through SureAccess
Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities through SureIdP

Benefits

Simplified management of diverse device fleets from a single console
Reduced operational overhead through automation and remote management
Improved endpoint security through centralized policy enforcement
Secure application access using Zero Trust principles
Strong identity security with centralized authentication and SSO along with support for 3rd party SSO
Minimized device downtime with remote troubleshooting capabilities
Accelerated device deployment and onboarding
Enhanced visibility into device health, usage, and compliance
Scalable across global and distributed operations

Common Use Cases

Organizations use the 42Gears platform for:

Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Rugged device management
Kiosk and digital signage deployments
Shared and frontline device management
BYOD and corporate-owned device programs
Remote workforce enablement
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Secure application access
Healthcare mobility initiatives
Educational device deployments
Logistics and field service operations

With support for cloud, on-premises, and private cloud deployments, the 42Gears platform provides organizations with the flexibility to manage endpoints, identities, and secure access from a unified ecosystem while meeting their security, compliance, and operational requirements.

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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.

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

SmartLiberty, Hopi Holding, FIITJEE, Al Dhafra Private School, MRF Limited, Satin Creditcare Network Limited (SCNL), Alkem, Yelp Eat24

Xero, National Geographic, Oxford University, Via, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Fallon, Cabela's

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