SimpleMDM vs Jamf Now

SimpleMDM8.8Visit Jamf Now8.4Visit

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

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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

• SimpleMDM fits best

  IT teams managing Apple device fleets

• Jamf Now fits best

  Small Apple fleets needing simple MDM

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Side by side

Feature	SimpleMDM 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Jamf Now 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Mac Management Software	#8 in Mac Management Software
Best for	IT teams managing Apple device fleets	Small Apple fleets needing simple MDM
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$2.50/device/mo (best)	$4/device/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets
Integrations	12 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business
Features SimpleMDM 0/4 · Jamf Now 0/4
Automated enrollment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
FileVault management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Remote commands	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Apple platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	Free plan covers up to three devices. Blueprints bundle apps, settings and restrictions. Supports Apple enrollment, app distribution and remote lock.
Cons	Apple-focused rather than a cross-platform MDM No free plan is available Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published	The free plan is limited to three devices. Its focus is primarily Apple hardware management. Advanced depth may be below Jamf Pro.
Our verdict	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 →	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

• 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 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.

• SimpleMDM8.8/10 · 30-day trial

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

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• 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 →