Ak jamf update comparison (#42924)
updating comparison table --------- Co-authored-by: Eric <eashaw@sailsjs.com>
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Ashish Kuthiala
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Fleet and Jamf serve different strategic purposes based on fleet composition and workflow needs.
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| | Fleet | Jamf |
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| ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| Architecture | API-first design, unified API, osquery validation and data collection | GUI-first, multiple APis |
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| Development | Open-core, public code, contributions welcome | Proprietary, slow customer feature request intake |
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| Console Management | GUI or GitOps / configuration-as-code console management | GUI-first, no comprehensive built-in version history or console state management with code |
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| Platform Support | Linux, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Windows, Android, Chromebook | macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, Android |
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| Apple MDM | MDM + DDM protocol, API supports any arbitrary MDM command | MDM protocol, DDM protocol supported in Jamf Cloud only, only specific MDM commands available |
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| Security | On-demand osquery data collection, YARA rules, event monitoring, CIS benchmark queries publicly available | Deep security features require additional product purchases |
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### Platform support
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| | Fleet | Jamf Pro |
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| --- | --- | --- |
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| macOS management | Yes — Full MDM lifecycle | Yes — 20+ year track record |
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| iOS / iPadOS management | Yes | Yes |
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| Windows management | Yes | No |
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| Linux management | Yes — Native osquery agent | No |
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| Android management | Yes | Partial — Recently re-announced; limited scope |
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| Chromebook management | Yes | No |
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| tvOS / visionOS management | No | Yes |
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### Enrollment and provisioning
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| | Fleet | Jamf Pro |
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| --- | --- | --- |
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| Zero-touch deployment (ABM/ASM) | Yes — ABM/ASM + Autopilot | Yes — ABM/ASM; deep Apple integration |
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| BYOD enrollment | Yes — Incl. Android work profiles | Yes — User-initiated enrollment |
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| MDM migration from another vendor | Yes — Built-in migration workflow | Partial — Possible but no built-in migration tool |
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| Identity provider integration at enrollment | Yes — Okta, Entra, Azure AD, etc. | Yes — Platform SSO; Simplified Setup |
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### Configuration management
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| | Fleet | Jamf Pro |
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| --- | --- | --- |
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| Configuration profile delivery with full confirmation | Yes — Upload custom profiles | No |
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| Declarative Device Management (DDM) | Yes | Partial — Blueprints framework (Jamf Cloud) |
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| Enforce disk encryption (FileVault/BitLocker) | Yes — Mac + Windows | Yes — Mac only (FileVault) |
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| Enforce OS updates | Yes — Mac, iOS, Windows | Yes — Mac, iOS; managed software updates |
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| Device scoping and targeting | Yes — Labels (dynamic via osquery) + fleets | Yes — Smart Groups + Static Groups |
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### Software management
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| | Fleet | Jamf Pro |
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| --- | --- | --- |
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| App deployment | Yes — Fleet-maintained apps + custom packages | Yes — App Catalog + custom packages |
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| Self-service app installation | Yes | Yes — Self Service+ (recently enhanced) |
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| Volume Purchase Program (VPP / Apps & Books) | Yes | Yes |
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| Patch management | Yes — Vulnerability-driven; any device, any platform | Yes — App Installers; macOS & iOS focused |
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| Script execution | Yes — Mac, Windows, Linux | Yes — Mac scripts; Bash, Python, etc. |
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### Security and compliance
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| | Fleet | Jamf Pro |
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| --- | --- | --- |
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| Vulnerability detection (CVEs) | Yes — Built-in; CISA KEV; any device, any platform | Partial — Basic in Pro; deep scanning requires Jamf Protect ($) |
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| Compliance benchmarks (CIS / STIG) | Yes — CIS queries publicly available | Yes — Compliance Benchmarks (mSCP) in Pro |
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| Endpoint detection / threat monitoring | Yes — osquery + YARA rules; included | Partial — Requires Jamf Protect (separate purchase) |
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| File integrity monitoring (FIM) | Yes — osquery evented tables | Partial — Requires Jamf Protect |
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| SIEM integration | Yes — Custom log destinations; included | Yes — Pro event logs; richer with Protect ($) |
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| Lock / wipe commands | Yes | Yes |
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### Visibility and reporting
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| | Fleet | Jamf Pro |
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| Real-time device queries | Yes — Live osquery; near-real-time | Partial — Inventory on check-in schedule |
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| Hardware and software inventory | Yes — Extensive via osquery tables | Yes — Comprehensive Apple inventory |
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| Custom data collection | Yes — SQL queries; 300+ osquery tables | Partial — Extension attributes (scripts) |
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### Architecture and operations
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| | Fleet | Jamf Pro |
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| GitOps / infrastructure as code | Yes — First-class; YAML/Git-based | Partial — IBM Terraform-based, not all functionality available |
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| API-first architecture | Yes — Unified REST API; all features | Partial — Multiple APIs; GUI-first design |
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| Self-hosted deployment | Yes — On-prem, cloud, air-gapped | Partial — Functionality not as complete as cloud |
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| Managed cloud hosting (SaaS) | Yes — Premium plan | Yes — Jamf Cloud |
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| Open-source / source-available code | Yes — 100% on GitHub | No — Proprietary |
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| Role-based access control (RBAC) | Yes — Premium plan | Yes — Site-based + role-based |
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| Audit logging | Yes — Premium plan | Yes |
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### Pricing and licensing
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| | Fleet | Jamf Pro |
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| Free tier available | Yes — Core features; unlimited hosts | No — 14-day free trial only |
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| Pricing model | $7/host/month (Premium); all features included | ~$3.67–$7.89/device/month; varies by device type |
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| All-inclusive security (vuln, EDR, FIM) | Yes — Single license covers everything | No — Protect, Connect, ETP sold separately |
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### Support and ecosystem
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| | Fleet | Jamf Pro |
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| Vendor support channels | Email, phone, video (Premium); community Slack | Chat, email, phone; premium services available |
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| Community and ecosystem maturity | Growing — Active open-source; osquery ecosystem | Mature — Large user base; Jamf Nation; 20+ years |
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| Apple relationship and day-zero OS support | Yes — Apple-oriented; tracks releases | Yes — Close Apple partnership; historically day-zero |
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| End-user transparency | Yes — Scope transparency; open source | Partial — Limited native transparency features |
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## FAQ
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#### What's the main difference between a single-platform device management solution and a multi-platform device management solution?
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#### What is the main difference between a single-platform device management solution and a multi-platform device management solution?
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Specialized MDM solutions focus on one device ecosystem. multi-platform MDM solutions provide unified management across different operating systems from a single console. [Try Fleet](/try-fleet) to see how multi-platform management can work in your environment.
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