Headwind MDM vs Jamf Now

Headwind MDM manages enterprise Android tablets, smartphones, kiosks and digital-signage devices from a central system. Administrators apply group-based policies, monitor device status and enroll devices through QR code, APK installation, NFC, ADB or Knox Mobile Enrollment. Management features include kiosk mode, remote lock and reset, remote control, location viewing and photo reporting. A managed app catalog is available, with a maximum of 300 devices listed. The software can run on premises without cloud services or an internet connection; Ubuntu and Docker installation options are provided for Linux. Its privileged MDM API has REST method documentation. Security options include HTTPS, optional HSTS, TOTP two-factor authentication and isolated critical services. Enterprise adds Knox Mobile Enrollment, Samsung Knox call filtering, integration services and premium support. Full MDM functionality is available on Android 9 and above. Cloud costs $19 a year per device; Premium costs $2,990, paid once.

Jamf Now is a cloud service for managing Apple devices. Its stated supported operating systems are iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS, while the platform listing also names Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. The service includes a managed app catalog and kiosk mode. Enrollment methods listed are Open Enrollment, Automated Device Enrollment, Apple Business Manager, and Apple Scho. Jamf Now has a free plan costing free, billed monthly, for three devices. The paid Jamf Now plan costs $4 a month, billed monthly, with no device minimums. Jamf, the maker, was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Organizations can therefore start within the three-device allowance or use the monthly plan without a device minimum. Deployment is cloud-based.