Head-to-head · Mac Management Software
Jamf Pro vs Fleet
Jamf Pro leads on 0 checks, Fleet on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreJamf Pro · 9.4/10
- Free planonly Fleet
- Free trialonly Jamf Pro
Jamf Pro scores higher on our rubric for mac management software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
Fleet offers free plan; Jamf Pro doesn't.
Jamf Pro is the better fit for enterprise Mac and Apple fleet management. Fleet is the better fit for technical teams wanting open, automatable MDM.
- Jamf Pro fits best
Enterprise Mac and Apple fleet management
- Fleet fits best
Technical teams wanting open, automatable MDM
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Side by side
| Feature | Jamf Pro 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Fleet 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Mac Management Software | #3 in Mac Management Software |
| Best for | Enterprise Mac and Apple fleet management | Technical teams wanting open, automatable MDM |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $7/device/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001 | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Jamf Pro 4/4 · Fleet 4/4 | ||
| Automated enrollment | ✓ | ✓ |
| App deployment | ✓ | ✓ |
| FileVault management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote commands | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Device limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Apple platforms | Mac + apple | Mac + apple |
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| Our verdict | Jamf Pro is an Apple device management platform for IT teams responsible for Macs and other Apple devices. It supports commercial, education, healthcare, and government organizations, including large Apple fleets. Administrators can manage… Read the review → |
Fleet is an endpoint management platform for IT and security teams managing macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and ChromeOS. Its core coverage combines Apple MDM, automated zero-touch enrollment through Apple Business, device… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Jamf Pro — where it wins
- Zero-touch enrollment with automated Apple device deployment
- FileVault enforcement, recovery-key escrow, and security controls
- Remote commands, inventory, app deployment, and REST API access
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- No free plan is available
- Its broad scope may exceed smaller Mac-only teams' needs
Fleet — where it wins
- Free plan with basic endpoint management features
- Apple MDM, zero-touch enrollment, and remote commands
- REST API, GitOps workflows, and self-hosted deployment
Where it doesn't
- Free plan includes no support
- Premium costs $7 per device per month
- Custom deployments require a sales conversation
- Jamf Pro9.4/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial
A comprehensive choice for organizations managing Macs and Apple devices at scale.
Visit Jamf ProFull verdict → - Fleet9.0/10 · Free plan
A flexible MDM and endpoint platform with a free tier and automation tools.
Visit FleetFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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