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Jamf Pro vs Microsoft 365 Business comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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:
 

ROI

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
6.6
Organizations benefit from Microsoft 365 Business through cost savings, improved scalability, security, flexibility, and enhanced collaboration, especially with remote work.
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
It also provides good security and the ability for normal users to create simple applications without needing developers.
Project Manager at Protonmail
I have seen a return on investment, especially in reducing security incidents and improved team collaboration.
Manager at Cyvogenix
The pricing of Microsoft 365 Business is good; the amount we pay yields a good return on investment.
Data engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
3.4
Jamf Pro's support is praised for friendliness and reliability, but some note delays and varying expertise levels.
Sentiment score
4.4
Microsoft 365 Business support receives mixed reviews due to varying response times and effectiveness across regions and licensing.
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 Cairo American College
It would be beneficial if Microsoft had more expert customer support staff.
Project Manager at Protonmail
We have had good support from Microsoft, with responsive and well-trained staff who are very polite.
ICT Manager at Calzavara S.p.A
Microsoft customer support for Microsoft 365 Business is very useful.
Data engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

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
7.5
Microsoft 365 Business offers scalable cloud solutions, enabling easy expansion for organizations of any size, though costs may increase.
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
Microsoft 365 Business is widely used by all organizations.
Tech Engine Specialist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

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
7.9
Microsoft 365 Business is generally stable and reliable, despite occasional lags and connectivity or setup issues impacting user experience.
The stability of Microsoft 365 Business is rated nine out of ten.
Project Manager at Protonmail
The file-sharing feature in Microsoft 365, specifically using OneDrive, is unreliable.
Managing Director at NaMax Limited
It works properly, and I have never needed to contact support.
IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates
 

Room For Improvement

Jamf Pro should improve pricing, features, support, and compatibility while enhancing user experience, integration, and security features.
Microsoft 365 users seek improved communication, integration, and usability with enhanced security, reduced costs, and refined support features.
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 Cairo American College
Providing Power BI for a lower package, such as e3, would be beneficial.
Project Manager at Protonmail
Microsoft has very poor security, and Defender is ineffective.
Managing Director at NaMax Limited
The comprehensive nature of the solution justifies the cost.
ICT Manager at Calzavara S.p.A
 

Setup Cost

Jamf Pro's pricing may be high, but its comprehensive management tools and support offer valuable investment for businesses.
Microsoft 365 Business pricing is seen as reasonable yet complex, with calls for simpler licensing and more affordability options.
The pricing structure is one of the cons.
Director, Client Services at a tech consulting company with 11-50 employees
Microsoft 365 is cost-intensive, and alternate options like OpenOffice, LibreOffice, or Google Workspace are not as expensive.
Managing Director at NaMax Limited
The solution might be considered pricey for some, however, the comprehensiveness of the suite justifies its cost.
ICT Manager at Calzavara S.p.A
It could be more affordable.
Project Manager at Protonmail
 

Valuable Features

Jamf Pro enhances operational efficiency with zero-touch deployment, robust configuration, and seamless macOS updates, boosting productivity in workplaces.
Microsoft 365 Business excels in collaboration, integration, security, flexibility, and intuitive multi-device access, boosting productivity and performance.
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
Using Teams helps our team's productivity because rather than having to make a proper chart again, if I am reviewing someone else's work and I find a mistake, I'll just do it in Excel and it automatically gets updated in the PPT.
asc at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Mobile access to SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Business saves a lot of time because it does not require physical presence, enabling everyone from various distances to access, save, and read all the manuals, which greatly increases efficiency in our business.
Owner at Nexus Auto system
Conditional Access policies have made the biggest difference for my organization because they help us control access based on risk, location, and device, which is very useful in preventing unauthorized access.
Manager at Cyvogenix
 

Categories and Ranking

Jamf Pro
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
1st
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
110
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (2nd), AI Customer Experience Personalization (12th)
Microsoft 365 Business
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
252
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Mobile Device Management (MDM) category, the mindshare of Jamf Pro is 11.9%, down from 24.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft 365 Business is 5.3%, down from 5.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Jamf Pro11.9%
Microsoft 365 Business5.3%
Other82.8%
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Jitender Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Principle Consultant at Akaal Cyber Solutions
Comprehensive cloud tools have unified identity security and device management for my clients
I would suggest a lower cost for my clients because Microsoft 365 has many other licenses that provide different types of features. Microsoft 365 Business covers most of their requirements, and for the other parts, they use other third-party tools for cybersecurity. Although Microsoft 365 Business offers some cybersecurity features, it does not offer everything, such as endpoint detection response and mitigation. For those, clients need to buy a higher version of a license, such as Enterprise E1 or E5. I think Microsoft 365 Business can be improved if it adds more features such as endpoint detection or more features from Microsoft Defender, including cloud app security. With cloud app security, the application status or application logs can be monitored. Currently, cloud app security is not part of Microsoft 365 Business. You have to purchase a standalone license for that. If that can be added, it can increase the volume of purchases for Microsoft 365 Business.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Media Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Construction Company
20%
Marketing Services Firm
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

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 Business115
Midsize Enterprise44
Large Enterprise104
 

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.
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...
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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Business?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing shows that pricing is reasonable, but it depends on the plan, as some advanced security features require higher-tier licenses.
What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Business?
I have one concern regarding Microsoft 365 in Outlook; if I am using the new Outlook version and I have sent an email to someone using the Classic Outlook, I am not able to recall it, as to recall ...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft 365 Business?
Since I joined my organization, I have been using Microsoft 365 Business for almost two years. Microsoft 365 Business is used for applications like Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word, which are common...
 

Also Known As

JAMF Software Casper Suite
Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Xero, National Geographic, Oxford University, Via, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Fallon, Cabela's
Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
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