Kandji vs Jamf Pro
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
Jamf Pro ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #7) for 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
| Kandji | Jamf Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 9.2 |
| Best for | Modern Apple device management | Apple-first environments |
| Pricing | $$ ($5 to $9/device/mo) | $$ ($4 to $8/device/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Minneapolis, USA |
| Founded | 2018 | 2002 |
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)
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.