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Jamf Pro vs Windows Autopilot 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 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)
Windows Autopilot
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 Windows Autopilot is 4.2%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Jamf Pro11.9%
Windows Autopilot4.2%
Other83.9%
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.
ShubhamAgarwal - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior CyberSecurity Specialist at LTIMindtree
Streamlined endpoint deployment has improved configuration and security workflows
It's a great tool that provides a lot of assistance from the Windows perspective with configuration and many other things. The newest feature that came up with AI is particularly valuable. I haven't used much of Windows Autopilot as it's very new to me. It's a cloud-based technology from Microsoft for performing the setup and pre-configuration of Windows devices. The way it assists in automated setup and streamlined deployment is great. I don't see any cons as of now.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I couldn't imagine operating the way we did before Jamf Pro."
"The Smart Groups have been very beneficial for quick reporting when a critical, out of cycle patch is required."
"Apple School Manager integration and access to VPP content made the integration of devices into our fleet flawless and application installation much simpler and faster."
"The full API lets us write custom scripts and apps to enhance even further the end-user experience."
"Jamf Pro fits our needs in one hundred percent of the cases and helps us satisfy our customers."
"Patch management and associated policies help us manage and update our fleet's software."
"One of the most valuable features is the ability to apply apply granular level restrictions to our machines, making them easy to manage remotely from the backend."
"The most valuable feature is the self-service, which lets users install their preferred application instead of installing all applications and filling the machine with junk."
"Its most valuable feature is imaging, it takes very less time for processing."
"The way Windows Autopilot assists in automated setup and streamlined deployment is great."
"It is the only choice if you're managing Windows devices with Intune and Azure."
"The most valuable aspect of Windows Autopilot is its automation features, which allow preset regulations and configurations."
"Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly."
"The solution is very stable."
"The most effective feature of Windows Autopilot for managing deployments is the automation."
"Windows Autopilot automates much of the setup process when delivering computers with a specific image to multiple employees simultaneously. It streamlines the configuration loading process, making it more unattended and yielding consistent results. This eliminates the need for an engineer to input data on each machine manually."
 

Cons

"Some improvement can be made in the customer service realm, while also making additional training level courses available for online study and exam-taking."
"I would love to see a way to screen share to a Mac using the Jamf Pro web interface instead of Jamf Remote."
"We would like to have some of the extension attributes configured so that those extension attributes can be part of the core structure. They can make some of the extension attributes the actual attributes. They shouldn't be like add-ons."
"When we are creating or fetching the features, such as creating extension attributes, we face issues when we do not have a script and have to write a script, we need to create extension attributes."
"The product is pretty good as-is, but if anything could be improved I would say the UI could perhaps be a bit simpler."
"I would like to see improved integration of some of the additional tools that users create within Jamf itself."
"Every once in a blue moon, we wind up with a rarely-seen superbug that takes support weeks to months to solve."
"There needs to be a mass policy change tool."
"I think they can improve the time it takes to provide the exact solution which will assist in rectifying a particular issue."
"If Microsoft can automatically add the license serial numbers, or have a method for us to get those serial numbers added to Windows Autopilot, apart from having to go through the device manufacturer that would greatly improve the solution."
"They could provide an executable and user-friendly wizard for installation and automatic removal, making it easier for users."
"The Azure and Intune platform is not always available and quite often, there are service outages."
"We encounter issues with re-registering devices in the Azure domain."
"Windows Autopilot could improve its user interface. While it is a good tool, there are other options available that are more user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of any licensing is certainly outweighed by the time saved from manually managing Apple devices."
"JumpStart is available at an additional cost."
"They have a standard pricing model which they follow, and it's global."
"Jamf is quite up there. It wasn't the cheapest solution, but it's reasonable. Apigee was cheaper than Jamf."
"Depending on how much support you require, it might make sense to add that to the licensing agreement."
"Don’t go into a sales call without knowing all the details of your system because Jamf has a ton of tools outside of Jamf Pro to offer and knowing them ahead of time is a must."
"Cloud is worth the small increase in price, but make the switch before you need it, and not during a global pandemic."
"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."
"As far as I know, there isn't an additional cost specifically for Windows Autopilot itself. You'll need to consider the licensing fees for the software you install on the machines, such as Windows and Office. Overall, it is a valuable tool that simplifies the deployment process, making life easier for those involved."
"We are required to have a license for either EMS, E5, or E2."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Media Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
7%
 

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 Business5
Large Enterprise2
 

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 Windows Autopilot?
For smaller organizations, they can get it, though it would be a bit expensive.
What needs improvement with Windows Autopilot?
I think they can improve the time it takes to provide the exact solution which will assist in rectifying a particular issue. Maybe they could support other devices other than Windows, such as Mac a...
What is your primary use case for Windows Autopilot?
I work with Microsoft Sentinel, which is a Logic Apps and SIEM solution. I work with the M365 suite, including Microsoft 365 Defender, XDR, and Microsoft Sentinel. I work as a consultant with these...
 

Also Known As

JAMF Software Casper Suite
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Sample Customers

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