Jamf Now vs ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus

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.

ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus gives enterprise IT teams a unified console to manage and secure devices, apps, and data. It covers phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, TVs, and rugged devices running Android, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS, Windows, or Chrome OS. Administrators can enroll devices, set Wi-Fi and VPN policies, distribute in-house or store apps, review app inventories, and use Kiosk Mode. Work and personal profiles can be separated. Security controls include remote lock and wipe, rooted or jailbroken device detection, role-based permissions, data loss prevention, and device and app access controls. The product also supports managed email with Office 365 and Azure, plus document distribution, remote updates, and restrictions on third-party backups. Cloud and on-premises editions are available, with integrations including ServiceNow, Jira, Active Directory, Entra ID, Google Workspace, and REST APIs. The free edition supports up to 25 devices. Cloud Standard starts at $1.28 a month; a 30-day trial is listed.