JumpCloud vs Jamf Pro
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software and The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software (2026). Last verified July 10, 2026.
The short answer
Jamf Pro ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #6) for IT and security leaders / IT admins managing company-owned and BYOD mobile devices and endpoints. The definitive leader for managing Apple devices, offering unmatched depth and zero-day OS support.
At a glance
| JumpCloud | Jamf Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software | #1 / The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 9.2 |
| Best for | Best all-in-one for SMBs | Apple-first environments |
| Pricing | $$ (roughly $11 to $24 per user per month by package) | $$ ($4 to $8/device/mo) |
| HQ | Louisville, USA | Minneapolis, USA |
| Founded | 2012 | 2002 |
JumpCloud
Cloud directory, SSO, and device management in one.
jumpcloud.com/platformSee full entry in Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software
Jamf Pro
The definitive leader for managing Apple devices, offering unmatched depth and zero-day OS support.
www.jamf.comSee full entry in The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.