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Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) vs Jamf School 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

Cisco Meraki Systems Manage...
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (8th)
Jamf School
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
6th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
AI Customer Experience Personalization (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Mobile Device Management (MDM) category, the mindshare of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) is 5.6%, up from 5.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Jamf School is 4.5%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)5.6%
Jamf School4.5%
Other89.9%
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
 

Featured Reviews

Sulesh PK - PeerSpot reviewer
Monitoring and Operations Pilot at Egis S.A.
Has simplified hardware issue identification but needs integrated communication options
We have monitoring capabilities and we are monitoring some network tools from Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) and troubleshooting as well. I am currently working with version MR 32.1.4. Policy involves connecting mostly through emails, as we don't have any special kind of policy features. If any alert comes, we connect via mail. We don't utilize the geolocation tracking feature. The unified dashboard helps me simplify device management for my team based on the location, as we have configured devices from many different countries. We give the device's name based on the location, allowing us to identify easily in the dashboard. Regarding operational cost savings, it is cost-saving because in other companies, they use different tools for different networks, such as one for Windows, another for Linux, and a different one for VMware. We use all the systems including Windows, Linux, and networking under Cisco, Centreon, and Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM), which is very cost-efficient. Regarding pricing and licensing of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM), I don't have information about that, as we are from the technical department. Details about subscription and quotation come from another department. I rate this solution 8 out of 10.
Amira Youssef - PeerSpot reviewer
Server Administrator Coordinator at Cairo American College
Centralized iPad management has transformed student safety and classroom learning experiences
Similar to Jamf Protect, AI capabilities would be an amazing addition. Jamf Safe Internet also needs some improvement because it is very technical. We are currently blocking websites based on URLs, but it would be better to have an option to block websites based on keywords instead of URLs. While this is somewhat technical, having this capability would be better because it is always an issue to find a way to block sites based on keywords instead of URLs. Regarding room for improvement, additional features such as AI capabilities and an improved blocking mechanism would be beneficial. Jamf School has the feature to support Chromebooks as well, but because of the limitation of keyword detection and blocking, we are not using it and instead use another tool. The Chromebook support is provided, and I have heard about Windows support as well, though I have not tried it yet. Perhaps next year I can explore it. Currently, we are using Jamf School with Apple devices only, specifically iPads.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Meraki tools is the centralized management aspect, providing a very easy and efficient way to find and solve issues."
"It has facilitated zero-touch authorization events for our employees and their devices. Furthermore, Meraki Systems Manager plays a vital role in securing our notebooks."
"The ability to push out applications is a great aspect of the solution."
"It's expensive, but you will have fewer headaches in the future."
"The most efficient way is to prepare your integration in the cloud. After that, we can push your configuration from the cloud to the site once you connect the device. This process makes connecting the cloud and the new devices seamless and allows for easy configuration pushing."
"It's a very easy solution for the most part, it's very easy to implement and very easy to administer."
"The profile settings are valuable features; it is a good solution, good for daily use, and the UI is easy to learn, and the documentation and YouTube channel help us finish most of our engine work."
"The UI is easy to learn."
"It was straightforward to initially deploy it."
"The most valuable features of Jamf School are exceptional, as it is amazing to manage the entire iPad fleet while pushing applications and controlling student safety, which is a concern we take seriously."
"The solution protects all our Apple products like iPads and MacBooks."
"Jamf School has achieved 70 to 90% time savings through automated enrollment and Wi-Fi certificates, which represents 90% less time on provisioning and ongoing device management."
"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."
 

Cons

"It doesn't seem to be able to establish some VPN tunnels with other devices in a particular way that such as an ASA can do for us."
"An area of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) that could be improved is if we could connect directly with the responsible person from that device, which would be very useful."
"While the graphical user interface is user-friendly and easy to configure, I see room for improvement in integration with third-party tools."
"Personally, we don't plan to continue to use it going forward. While the Apple side of the solution is great, the Windows side just has a lot of problems."
"Cisco is too expensive."
"Integration with other tools, such as, ConnectWise Automate."
"Geofency polices are great, but it depends on how the device has the localization services configured."
"I would like the system's compatibility with Google Chrome to be improved."
"There is room for improvement with the security aspects, like scripting."
"Having everything centralized would be a preferable update."
"Jamf Safe Internet also needs some improvement because it is very technical."
"The product must improve its price."
"If you start the system update in Jamf School, you cannot stop it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The storage is affordable and the system has some price-related issues. Therefore, keeping the price in mind, I would rate it seven out of ten."
"Cisco Meraki Systems Manager is an expensive solution."
"It's extremely competitive and very good for a product in this sphere."
"The cost of installing this solution can be more expensive depending on who is doing the installation. Cisco is very expensive."
"My clients find it a bit expensive compared to other systems."
"This product is reasonably priced."
"My customers at times have issues with the price of the solution. It is expensive, but overall it is worth it. The licensing model cost is based on how many devices you require."
"The price is high for the market."
"Jamf School is an expensive solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
18%
Educational Organization
11%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise14
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)?
The pricing sits at a mid-level range, around five or six. There are cheaper and more expensive tools available, but the price features parity is good.
What needs improvement with Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)?
An area of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) that could be improved is if we could connect directly with the responsible person from that device, which would be very useful. Currently, we use ...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)?
I work with system management in Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) products. Our usual use cases for Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) involve network tools, such as firewall, switches, a...
What needs improvement with Jamf School?
Similar to Jamf Protect, AI capabilities would be an amazing addition. Jamf Safe Internet also needs some improvement because it is very technical. We are currently blocking websites based on URLs,...
What is your primary use case for Jamf School?
We already have Jamf School and are managing all of our iPads, with approximately 300 iPads under management. We attempted to push the Classroom and Teacher apps, but the additional workload on tea...
What advice do you have for others considering Jamf School?
We pay for the whole bundle within Jamf School, Pro, and Jamf Protect bundle as well, which is one bundle for all entire products. I doubt Jamf School is popular in my region, as we are one of the ...
 

Also Known As

Meraki MDM
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Sample Customers

Hafen Hamburg & Empire Riverside Hotel, Eastview Church, Tourism Holdings, Colegio Sagrada Familia Hijas de Jesús, Tommy Bahama's, Canadian School Mexico, Rosebank College
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