Jamf Pro vs Jamf Now

Jamf Pro9.4Visit Jamf Now8.4Visit

Higher score Jamf Pro #1 in Mac Management Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Jamf Pro

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Jamf Now #8 in Mac Management Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Jamf Now

• Jamf Pro fits best

  Enterprise Mac and Apple fleet management

• Jamf Now fits best

  Small Apple fleets needing simple MDM

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Side by side

Feature	Jamf Pro 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Jamf Now 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Mac Management Software	#8 in Mac Management Software
Best for	Enterprise Mac and Apple fleet management	Small Apple fleets needing simple MDM
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$4/device/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets
Integrations	11 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business
Features Jamf Pro 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
Our review
Pros	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	Free plan covers up to three devices. Blueprints bundle apps, settings and restrictions. Supports Apple enrollment, app distribution and remote lock.
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales No free plan is available Its broad scope may exceed smaller Mac-only teams' needs	The free plan is limited to three devices. Its focus is primarily Apple hardware management. Advanced depth may be below Jamf Pro.
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 →	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

• 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

• 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.

• 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 →
• 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 →