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Jamf Pro vs Kandji comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.4
Microsoft Intune boosts ROI by reducing setup time, IT workload, third-party tool use, and infrastructure costs while enhancing security.
Sentiment score
4.0
Organizations using Jamf Pro see improved ROI through time savings, better device management, operational stability, and enhanced user experience.
Sentiment score
6.9
Kandji enhances IT support efficiency by swiftly managing devices, reducing costs and effort, and achieving significant ROI improvements.
Everything we've gained from it makes my job easier day after day, and I see value in it as an engineer.
IT Systems Engineer at Syracuse University
Microsoft Intune not only saves costs by reducing the number of personnel needed but also offers a comprehensive solution for managing laptops, applications, security, individual access, and enrollment.
Subject Matter Expert at Engage IT Services Pvt Ltd
With Microsoft Intune, tasks such as device provisioning, policy deployment, application delivery, and compliance enforcement require less manual effort than in more traditional management models.
Endpoint Cloud Solution Architect at Lutech
I have seen a return on investment with Jamf Pro; previously we were using manual deployment for iPads.
System Analyst at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The time saved includes processes such as software installation, as previously we needed to take a user device remotely, but with Kandji, we can initiate software installation from the back end, which is a significant time saver.
Tech Support Engineer at Aleph
We went from one hour for resolution time per device to 15 minutes, allowing us to save more than 50 hours of support time in a year.
IT Corporate Engineer at Shippo
I have seen a return on investment with Kandji, estimating that time saved is at least 20 to 30%, as individuals do not have to figure out which security updates to carry out themselves since the notification is pushed for them to review and install.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.7
Microsoft Intune support is slow and inconsistent, but premium users experience faster, more effective assistance from higher-level engineers.
Sentiment score
3.4
Jamf Pro's support is praised for friendliness and reliability, but some note delays and varying expertise levels.
Sentiment score
6.9
Kandji's support is praised for efficiency and responsiveness, excellent chat features, but lacks call and ticketing options.
When a support ticket is submitted, it directly reaches someone with Intune support expertise.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
When I contacted Microsoft, they had the same expertise, if not more, which is phenomenal because I felt heard and my problem was solved.
IT Systems Engineer at Syracuse University
Sometimes, the support provided is excellent, and the representative is knowledgeable, while other times, the service needs improvement.
Engineer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
The vendor support is excellent.
Director, Client Services at a tech consulting company with 11-50 employees
They sometimes provide delayed responses, and occasionally the executive who connects is not technical enough.
Lead Senior Consultant at Truglobal
they are doing great for technical support
Server Administrator Coordinator at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees
The customer support at Kandji is phenomenal and is the best I have experienced from any vendor.
IT Support Technician at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The customer support is the best I have ever seen.
IT Operation Manager at a retailer with 201-500 employees
You just go to the help section and can chat directly to get instant support.
TechOps Engineer at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Microsoft Intune offers scalable, cloud-based management for multiple platforms, seamlessly accommodating diverse organizational sizes and growth needs.
Sentiment score
4.9
Jamf Pro is praised for efficiently managing devices at scale, offering flexibility and ease of use for any fleet size.
Sentiment score
6.7
Kandji is praised for scalability in growing organizations, although flexibility issues arise in larger environments with blueprint usage.
The scalability of Microsoft Intune is ten out of ten.
Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Ideally, we want to automatically segregate devices based on user properties like primary use, but currently, dynamic groups seem limited to device properties.
Engineer, Systems Admin . at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
It supports organizations with 200 endpoints and those with more than 15,000 endpoints.
Director at Provisioned
High loads may require monitoring for load balancing, particularly when running numerous processes in Jamf Pro.
Subject Matter Expert at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Jamf Pro is a fully scalable solution.
Director, Client Services at a tech consulting company with 11-50 employees
Kandji's scalability is quite good, though I do see a concern once organizations start getting really large and need more flexibility.
IT Support Technician at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I think Kandji is a perfect choice for growing small companies that become medium-sized or even bigger.
IT Operation Manager at a retailer with 201-500 employees
Kandji's scalability is perfect, as my organization grew from 180 to almost 300 devices with no bottlenecks.
IT Corporate Engineer at Shippo
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Microsoft Intune is reliable for endpoint management despite occasional minor bugs and delays during policy deployments or updates.
Sentiment score
5.6
Jamf Pro is stable and reliable, with commendable uptime and swift issue resolution in both cloud and on-prem environments.
Sentiment score
8.9
Kandji is praised for its flawless reliability, strong stability, and dependable performance, ensuring user confidence and trust.
We have not experienced downtime, bugs, or glitches.
Head of IT at TWM SOLICITORS LLP
It appears Microsoft Intune undergoes changes without informing customers.
Support Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
In my experience, Microsoft Intune is a stable platform as it is a cloud-based service, and updates are regularly delivered by Microsoft.
IT Administrator at Newrest Inflight España, S.A
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Intune faces challenges with user interface, configuration, compatibility, integration, security, and customization, impacting efficiency.
Jamf Pro should improve pricing, features, support, and compatibility while enhancing user experience, integration, and security features.
Kandji should improve its application library, non-Apple support, customization, and pricing, while enhancing remote features, scheduling, and UI.
Features like unlocking devices sometimes fail, and the support offered for other operating systems is insufficient.
Strategy & Portfolio Advisor at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Many third-party companies offer single-pane-of-glass reporting that shows you what your update environment looks like, how your patch is doing, application status, etc., but Intune's reporting is not intuitive.
Engineer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Despite being expensive, I still rate Jamf Pro highly because of its security features and comprehensive management capabilities for Mac OS devices.
Lead Senior Consultant at Truglobal
The biggest area for improvement is the price and the structure of Jamf's onboarding process, especially the mandatory JumpStart consultation, which can be costly for small organizations.
Director, Client Services at a tech consulting company with 11-50 employees
Support is not 24/7, and it would be great to get instant support.
Server Administrator Coordinator at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees
The simplicity and straightforwardness are its strongest attributes.
IT Support Technician at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
However, it often takes more than thirty minutes to execute the command, and sometimes it fails.
TechOps Engineer at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
I hope there is an easier way to sandbox people's bring your own device devices because when we're doing SOC 2, it really wants us to sandbox things so that if someone were to take a device that is not ours, we could delete just our data off there and not theirs.
SysAdmin at a recreational facilities/services company with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft Intune is cost-effective for enterprises using bundled licenses, though standalone pricing may be high for smaller businesses.
Jamf Pro's pricing may be high, but its comprehensive management tools and support offer valuable investment for businesses.
Kandji's pricing varies with experiences noting higher costs than Jamf, smooth setup, and bucket-based licensing challenging smaller organizations.
Introductory professional services, like a fast-track service, were included with our E5 membership, and there have been no additional costs.
Senior Systems Architect IV at a aerospace/defense firm with 10,001+ employees
The Intune suite and add-ons, such as batch management and remote help, are costly.
Technical Sales Professional (Microsoft Modern Workplace) at Alnafitha IT
It costs approximately forty euros per user per month.
Cyber Security Officer at Gudu
The pricing structure is one of the cons.
Director, Client Services at a tech consulting company with 11-50 employees
It is cheap.
TechOps Engineer at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
The pricing is not published publicly, requiring interaction with sales representatives for details.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
My IT director managed those conversations, but from what I understood, it was a bit more than Jamf, particularly at renewal time, but it was money well spent.
IT Support Technician at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Intune offers efficient device management, security, and integration with Microsoft 365, enhancing operational efficiency and user experience.
Jamf Pro enhances operational efficiency with zero-touch deployment, robust configuration, and seamless macOS updates, boosting productivity in workplaces.
Kandji excels in device management through user-friendly features, automation, and integration, enhancing security, compliance, and efficiency.
Intune excels in configuration and compliance management for Windows 10, ensuring devices receive timely updates and adhere to organizational standards.
Microsoft Practice Lead at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Dynamic groups allow us to set conditions for automatic membership, eliminating the need for user intervention or manual review and ensuring a seamless workflow.
Engineer, Systems Admin . at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Windows Autopatch is the most valuable because it removes the burden of patch management.
Director at Provisioned
The product automatically updates to include new security features, ensuring that customers are always using the latest version of macOS and app packages.
Director, Client Services at a tech consulting company with 11-50 employees
Self Service allows users to download and install only approved and authorized software that the organization makes available.
Lead Senior Consultant at Truglobal
Jamf Pro has positively impacted my organization by being better for rolling out iPads and Macs; it would be the best in terms of rolling out the updates, apps, and even setting up a device.
System Analyst at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Kandji has impacted my organization positively by definitely increasing security because it notifies you when an update is ready to be installed, and if you do not install it within a reasonable time frame, it would automatically install it.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
It is reliable, a modern approach to managing Apple devices, and with features in blueprints, smart apps, and consistently reliable performance, I do not think Jamf really comes close.
IT Support Technician at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The Auto Apps function is brilliant. It takes 20 seconds to push out a new app, and it automatically updates. This function really saves time.
IT Operation Manager at a retailer with 201-500 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
356
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (2nd), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Jamf Pro
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
4th
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
110
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (1st), AI Customer Experience Personalization (9th)
Kandji
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (20th), Mobile Device Management (MDM) (3rd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (13th)
 

Featured Reviews

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.
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.
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SysAdmin at a recreational facilities/services company with 11-50 employees
Strong security structure has supported fast Mac and iOS administration with minimal IT effort
One area for improvement for Kandji would be having a bigger suite of applications. I noticed that some of the niche apps our data software firm needs were not in the regular library. We were able to use the custom app feature to create those apps ourselves, but I would love it if Kandji could expand the library. I also wish Kandji could lock down different ports on MacBooks based on which ones we wanted to shut down, and I hope there is an easier way to sandbox people's bring your own device devices because when we're doing SOC 2, it really wants us to sandbox things so that if someone were to take a device that is not ours, we could delete just our data off there and not theirs. An improvement needed for Kandji would be the ability to remote into devices. I would appreciate something that is really reliable for that without having to buy third-party software.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Media Company
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
University
9%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business151
Midsize Enterprise60
Large Enterprise177
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise41
Large Enterprise64
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

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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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kandji?
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing experience are good. It is cheap, and we do not encounter any hassle during se...
What needs improvement with Kandji?
In Kandji, I see a drawback related to the remote wipe function. When we need to wipe a MacBook, sometimes the remote...
What is your primary use case for Kandji?
Kandji is used in our organization to manage all of our Mac devices. Kandji is an MDM tool which we use to manage our...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
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