Jamf Pro vs IBM MaaS360

Jamf Pro9.3Visit IBM MaaS3609.1Visit

Higher score Jamf Pro #1 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Jamf

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IBM MaaS360 #2 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software 9.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit IBM MaaS360

• Jamf Pro fits best

  Apple-focused enterprise IT teams

• IBM MaaS360 fits best

  Enterprises managing mixed-OS device fleets

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Side by side

Feature	Jamf Pro 9.3/10 Visit ↗	IBM MaaS360 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.1
Ranking	#1 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software	#2 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software
Best for	Apple-focused enterprise IT teams	Enterprises managing mixed-OS device fleets
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$1.50/device/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS	Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Features Jamf Pro 0/3 · IBM MaaS360 1/3
Automated enrollment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Compliance policies	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Remote device actions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment options	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Zero-touch enrollment and automated Apple device deployment FileVault enforcement, recovery-key escrow, and compliance controls Broad integrations plus REST API automation support	Manages iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Chrome OS Combines enrollment, app distribution, policies and compliance actions Higher tiers add patching, secure access and mobile threat management
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales for Jamf for Mac or Mobile No free plan is offered Cross-platform scope is narrower than general-purpose UEM	No free plan; the entry plan is paid per client device monthly Several security, email and content capabilities require higher tiers Pricing scales with the number of client devices
Our verdict	Jamf Pro is an Apple device management platform for IT teams responsible for Macs, iPhones, iPads, and other Apple fleets. It fits mid-market and enterprise organizations in commercial, education, healthcare, and government settings.… Read the review →	IBM MaaS360 is a cloud-based unified endpoint management service for organizations overseeing smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, rugged devices and other endpoints. It suits enterprises that need central enrollment, app distribution,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Jamf Pro — where it wins

  • Zero-touch enrollment and automated Apple device deployment
  • FileVault enforcement, recovery-key escrow, and compliance controls
  • Broad integrations plus REST API automation support

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales for Jamf for Mac or Mobile
  • No free plan is offered
  • Cross-platform scope is narrower than general-purpose UEM

• IBM MaaS360 — where it wins

  • Manages iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Chrome OS
  • Combines enrollment, app distribution, policies and compliance actions
  • Higher tiers add patching, secure access and mobile threat management

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the entry plan is paid per client device monthly
  • Several security, email and content capabilities require higher tiers
  • Pricing scales with the number of client devices

• Jamf Pro9.3/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  A deep Apple fleet manager with automation, security controls, and broad integrations.

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• IBM MaaS3609.1/10 · 30-day trial

  A tiered UEM service for managing devices, apps, policies and compliance across platforms.

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