Jamf Pro vs SureMDM

Jamf Pro9.3Visit SureMDM8.7Visit

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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SureMDM #8 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit SureMDM

• Jamf Pro fits best

  Apple-focused enterprise IT teams

• SureMDM fits best

  Teams needing patch control and broad deployment

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Side by side

Feature	Jamf Pro 9.3/10 Visit ↗	SureMDM 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software	#8 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software
Best for	Apple-focused enterprise IT teams	Teams needing patch control and broad deployment
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$3.99/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, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	11 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jamf Pro 0/3 · SureMDM 0/3
Automated enrollment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Compliance policies	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows 10/11, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS
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	Schedules OS updates and maintenance windows across managed devices Supports third-party application updates on Windows Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment across major device platforms
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 permanent free plan; paid plans start at $3.99 per device monthly Advanced reporting and SAML single sign-on begin with Premium Built-in mobile threat defense and SIEM integrations require Enterprise
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 →	SureMDM is a unified endpoint and mobile device management platform from 42Gears for IT teams overseeing company-owned and employee-owned devices. It supports Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS, with enrollment, app… 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

• SureMDM — where it wins

  • Schedules OS updates and maintenance windows across managed devices
  • Supports third-party application updates on Windows
  • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment across major device platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • No permanent free plan; paid plans start at $3.99 per device monthly
  • Advanced reporting and SAML single sign-on begin with Premium
  • Built-in mobile threat defense and SIEM integrations require Enterprise

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

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

  Visit JamfFull verdict →
• SureMDM8.7/10 · 30-day trial

  SureMDM pairs multi-OS device management with scheduled patch and reboot controls.

  Visit SureMDMFull verdict →