Jamf Pro vs SimpleMDM

Jamf Pro9.4Visit SimpleMDM8.8Visit

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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SimpleMDM #4 in Mac Management Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit SimpleMDM

• Jamf Pro fits best

  Enterprise Mac and Apple fleet management

• SimpleMDM fits best

  IT teams managing Apple device fleets

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Side by side

Feature	Jamf Pro 9.4/10 Visit ↗	SimpleMDM 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Mac Management Software	#4 in Mac Management Software
Best for	Enterprise Mac and Apple fleet management	IT teams managing Apple device fleets
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$2.50/device/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS	Web, macOS, iOS
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001	SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	11 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jamf Pro 4/4 · SimpleMDM 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	Apple enrollment supports links, QR codes, Configurator, and Automated Device Enrollment Remote scripts, scheduled automation, and device actions support administration Hosted Munki, API, webhooks, and app distribution extend macOS workflows
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales No free plan is available Its broad scope may exceed smaller Mac-only teams' needs	Apple-focused rather than a cross-platform MDM No free plan is available Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published
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 →	SimpleMDM is a web-based mobile device management platform for organizations managing iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV fleets. It covers enrollment, configuration profiles, app and installer deployment, remote device actions, scripting,… 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

• SimpleMDM — where it wins

  • Apple enrollment supports links, QR codes, Configurator, and Automated Device Enrollment
  • Remote scripts, scheduled automation, and device actions support administration
  • Hosted Munki, API, webhooks, and app distribution extend macOS workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Apple-focused rather than a cross-platform MDM
  • No free plan is available
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published

• Jamf Pro9.4/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  A comprehensive choice for organizations managing Macs and Apple devices at scale.

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• SimpleMDM8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  Affordable Apple MDM with enrollment, automation, app delivery, and remote actions.

  Visit SimpleMDMFull verdict →