Hexnode UEM vs Jamf Now

Hexnode UEM centralizes endpoint management across operating systems for organizations managing devices. Its supported systems include Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, tvOS, visionOS, ChromeOS, Linux and FireOS. Zero-touch enrollment supports Apple ADE, Samsung Knox, Windows Autopilot and Android Enterprise. Administrators can lock devices into single-app, multi-app or web-based kiosk use, schedule operating-system and third-party app updates, and create workflows that deploy files, certificates, scripts or updates. Remote tools include screen viewing and control, script execution, and live terminal access for Apple and Linux devices. Directory integrations include Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace and Okta. Pro is listed at $2.20 a month per device, Enterprise at 3.20 USD and Ultimate at 4.70 USD; Ultra pricing requires a request. Plans start with 15 devices. There is no free plan, but a fully functional 14-day trial is offered without a credit card. Hexnode says its servers are hosted on AWS and use firewalls and TLS encryption, and reports ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification and a SOC 2 Type 2 report with no exceptions.

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.