Head-to-head · Mac Management Software
Addigy vs Jamf Now
Addigy leads on 0 checks, Jamf Now on 2, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAddigy · 9.2/10
- Lowest starting priceJamf Now · $4/device/mo
- Free planonly Jamf Now
- Free trialonly Addigy
- Most featuresAddigy · 4 of 4
Addigy scores higher on our rubric for mac management software: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Jamf Now offers free plan; Addigy doesn't. Jamf Now is cheaper to start at $4/user/mo against $8.25/user/mo.
Addigy is the better fit for MSPs managing multiple Apple tenants. Jamf Now is the better fit for small Apple fleets needing simple MDM.
- Addigy fits best
MSPs managing multiple Apple tenants
- Jamf Now fits best
Small Apple fleets needing simple MDM
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Side by side
| Feature | Addigy 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Jamf Now 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #2 in Mac Management Software | #8 in Mac Management Software |
| Best for | MSPs managing multiple Apple tenants | Small Apple fleets needing simple MDM |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $8.25/device/mo | $4/device/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business |
| Features Addigy 4/4 · Jamf Now 0/4 | ||
| Automated enrollment | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| App deployment | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| FileVault management | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Remote commands | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Device limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Apple platforms | Mac + apple | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Addigy is a cloud-based Apple device management platform for organizations and managed service providers. It manages macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices through MDM, a macOS agent, policies, software deployment, monitoring, patch… Read the review → |
Jamf Now is a cloud-based mobile device management platform for small businesses managing iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV hardware. It covers enrollment, device inventory, application distribution, configuration profiles, operating-system… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Addigy — where it wins
- Multi-tenant dashboards and policies support multiple Apple environments.
- Combines monitoring, patching, remote access, FileVault, and device commands.
- Supports automated enrollment and identity integrations across Apple fleets.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan.
- The Security Suite is priced at $16 per Mac per month.
- iOS devices are available as a separate add-on.
Jamf Now — where it wins
- Free plan covers up to three devices.
- Blueprints bundle apps, settings and restrictions.
- Supports Apple enrollment, app distribution and remote lock.
Where it doesn't
- The free plan is limited to three devices.
- Its focus is primarily Apple hardware management.
- Advanced depth may be below Jamf Pro.
- Addigy9.2/10 · 14-day trial
A deep Apple management platform for MSPs, with paid plans and multi-tenant controls.
Visit AddigyFull verdict → - Jamf Now8.4/10 · Free plan
A focused MDM for small Apple fleets, with simple enrollment, app control and security tools.
Visit Jamf NowFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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