Jamf Now vs Mosyle Manager

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.

Mosyle Manager provides Apple device management with workflows designed for K-12 schools and districts. It manages macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and tvOS, including simultaneous management of Macs and iOS/iPadOS devices. Schools can deploy school-owned iPads through Apple Automated Device Enrollment, use Shared iPad workflows, or enroll BYOD devices while keeping school data separate from personal data. App management covers App Store, custom, and enterprise apps, plus macOS PKG and DMG packages; a macOS App Catalog is also available. Classroom tools include class feeds and history, assigned study apps and sites, App Lock, Safe Test Mode, Quick Poll, and live screens for macOS. Integrations include Google, Microsoft, Active Directory, and API. After account approval, the 30-day trial gives access to all features; an unsubscribed account then converts to the free plan. Free is free with no device limit, but it can be configured for iOS/iPadOS or macOS. Premium costs $5.50 a year and OneK12 costs $9 a year, each with a minimum of 30 licenses.