ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus vs Jamf Now

ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus9.2Visit Jamf Now8.6Visit

Higher score ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus #2 in Mobile Content Management System 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit ManageEngine

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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

• ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus fits best

  Teams managing mixed-device fleets on a budget

• Jamf Now fits best

  Small teams managing a few Apple devices

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Jamf Now 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Mobile Content Management System	#7 in Mobile Content Management System
Best for	Teams managing mixed-device fleets on a budget	Small teams managing a few Apple devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$9.90/device/yr	$4/device/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets
Integrations	30+ integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business
Features ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus 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	Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Chrome OS, tvOS	iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS
Device enrollment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free edition covers mobile device, app, and configuration management. Cloud and on-premises plans support different deployment preferences. Enrollment, kiosk, content, and remote-action features cover varied device needs.	Free management for up to three devices Blueprints bundle apps, settings and restrictions Remote lock and FileVault controls support device security
Cons	Content management and remote control require a Professional plan. The Free edition is limited to 25 devices. Published support channels list documentation only.	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	ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus helps IT teams enroll, configure, secure, and manage corporate-owned and personally owned devices. It is aimed at organizations handling mixed fleets, including shared, rugged, and kiosk devices,… 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

• ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus — where it wins

  • Free edition covers mobile device, app, and configuration management.
  • Cloud and on-premises plans support different deployment preferences.
  • Enrollment, kiosk, content, and remote-action features cover varied device needs.

  Where it doesn't

  • Content management and remote control require a Professional plan.
  • The Free edition is limited to 25 devices.
  • Published support channels list documentation only.

• 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

• ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  Broad mobile device management with free, cloud, and on-premises options.

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• Jamf Now8.6/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit Jamf NowFull verdict →