Kandji vs IBM Security MaaS360
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software (2026). Last verified June 20, 2026.
The short answer
Kandji ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #10) for IT admins managing company-owned and BYOD mobile devices and endpoints. A streamlined, automation-focused alternative to Jamf for Apple device management.
At a glance
| Kandji | IBM Security MaaS360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software (2026) | #10 / The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Best for | Modern Apple device management | AI-powered enterprise security |
| Pricing | $$ ($5 to $9/device/mo) | $$$ ($4 to $9/device/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Armonk, USA |
| Founded | 2018 | 2007 |
Kandji
A streamlined, automation-focused alternative to Jamf for Apple device management.
www.kandji.ioSee full entry in The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software (2026)
IBM Security MaaS360
An enterprise UEM with strong AI-driven security insights for threat detection.
www.ibm.com/products/maas360See 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.