Jamf School vs Jamf Now

Jamf School8.7Visit Jamf Now8.6Visit

Higher score Jamf School #6 in Mobile Content Management System 8.7/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Jamf School

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Jamf Now #7 in Mobile Content Management System 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Jamf Now

• Jamf School fits best

  K–12 organizations managing Apple classrooms

• Jamf Now fits best

  Small teams managing a few Apple devices

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Side by side

Feature	Jamf School 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Jamf Now 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Mobile Content Management System	#7 in Mobile Content Management System
Best for	K–12 organizations managing Apple classrooms	Small teams managing a few Apple devices
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$4/device/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Tickets	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets
Integrations	5 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business
Features Jamf School 0/3 · Jamf Now 0/3
Remote content wipe	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App distribution	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Managed content container	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS	iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS
Device enrollment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Automates Apple enrollment and zero-touch device deployment Combines app deployment, patching and permissions management Adds classroom restrictions, lesson controls and Apple School Manager integration	Free management for up to three devices Blueprints bundle apps, settings and restrictions Remote lock and FileVault controls support device security
Cons	No published price for the Jamf for K-12 plan Limited to Apple device management rather than cross-platform fleets Requires contact with sales to discuss pricing	Scope centers on Apple devices rather than broad mobile fleets Paid plan is priced per device each month Designed for small deployments, not complex large-team needs
Our verdict	Jamf School is a cloud-based mobile device management system for K–12 organizations managing Apple devices. School IT teams can use it to enroll, configure, secure and manage Macs, iPhones, iPads and Apple TV devices, while classroom tools… Read the review →	Jamf Now is a cloud-based mobile device management platform for small businesses administering iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV devices. It brings enrollment, inventory, application distribution, configuration profiles, operating-system… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Jamf School — where it wins

  • Automates Apple enrollment and zero-touch device deployment
  • Combines app deployment, patching and permissions management
  • Adds classroom restrictions, lesson controls and Apple School Manager integration

  Where it doesn't

  • No published price for the Jamf for K-12 plan
  • Limited to Apple device management rather than cross-platform fleets
  • Requires contact with sales to discuss pricing

• Jamf Now — where it wins

  • Free management for up to three devices
  • Blueprints bundle apps, settings and restrictions
  • Remote lock and FileVault controls support device security

  Where it doesn't

  • Scope centers on Apple devices rather than broad mobile fleets
  • Paid plan is priced per device each month
  • Designed for small deployments, not complex large-team needs

• Jamf School8.7/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  Cloud-based Apple device management with classroom controls and education workflows.

  Visit Jamf SchoolFull verdict →
• Jamf Now8.6/10 · Free plan

  Cloud-based Apple device management with a free tier for up to three devices.

  Visit Jamf NowFull verdict →