Microsoft Intune vs Kandji
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
Microsoft Intune ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #7) for IT admins managing company-owned and BYOD mobile devices and endpoints. The best choice for Microsoft shops, offering tight integration with Azure AD and Defender.
At a glance
| Microsoft Intune | Kandji | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Microsoft 365-integrated UEM | Modern Apple device management |
| Pricing | $$ ($6 to $14/user/mo) | $$ ($5 to $9/device/mo) |
| HQ | Redmond, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 1975 | 2018 |
Microsoft Intune
The best choice for Microsoft shops, offering tight integration with Azure AD and Defender.
www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/microsoft-intuneSee full entry in The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software (2026)
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)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.