Sophos Mobile vs Jamf Now

SMSophos Mobile9.0Visit Jamf Now8.0Visit

Higher score SM Sophos Mobile #3 in Mobile Device Management Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Sophos Mobile

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Jamf Now #13 in Mobile Device Management Software 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Jamf Now

• Sophos Mobile fits best

  Mobile security-focused device management

• Jamf Now fits best

  Small Apple fleets with a free tier

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Side by side

Feature	SMSophos Mobile 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Jamf Now 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.0
Ranking	#3 in Mobile Device Management Software	#13 in Mobile Device Management Software
Best for	Mobile security-focused device management	Small Apple fleets with a free tier
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 30-day trial	$4/device/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets
Integrations	2 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business
Features Sophos Mobile 2/2 · Jamf Now 2/2
Managed app catalog	✓	✓
Kiosk mode	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows Mobile, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS	iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS
Enrollment methods	Add device assistant, manual enrollment, Sophos Central Self Service Portal, QR code, zero-touch, Knox Mobile Enrollment, Apple Business, Apple Configurator 2, Google Workspace	Open Enrollment; Automated Device Enrollment; Apple Business Manager; Apple School Manager
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Maximum devices	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Broad enrollment options, including QR code, zero-touch, Knox, and Apple Business Covers policies, compliance, apps, kiosks, BYOD, and remote device actions Adds mobile threat defense with Sophos XDR integration	Free management for up to three devices Blueprints bundle apps, settings and restrictions Apple enrollment, updates and remote lock controls
Cons	Pricing is contact-sales rather than published by plan No free plan is available Verified integrations are limited to Microsoft Intune and TeamViewer	Apple-only device coverage Paid plan pricing is per device Advanced needs may require other Jamf products
Our verdict	Sophos Mobile is a cloud-based unified endpoint management solution for organizations managing Android devices, iPhones, iPads, Chromebooks, Macs, and Windows computers. It suits IT teams that need centralized enrollment, configuration,… Read the review →	Jamf Now is a cloud-based mobile device management platform for small businesses managing Apple hardware. It supports iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV administration through enrollment, inventory, application distribution, configuration… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Sophos Mobile — where it wins

  • Broad enrollment options, including QR code, zero-touch, Knox, and Apple Business
  • Covers policies, compliance, apps, kiosks, BYOD, and remote device actions
  • Adds mobile threat defense with Sophos XDR integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is contact-sales rather than published by plan
  • No free plan is available
  • Verified integrations are limited to Microsoft Intune and TeamViewer

• Jamf Now — where it wins

  • Free management for up to three devices
  • Blueprints bundle apps, settings and restrictions
  • Apple enrollment, updates and remote lock controls

  Where it doesn't

  • Apple-only device coverage
  • Paid plan pricing is per device
  • Advanced needs may require other Jamf products

• SMSophos Mobile9.0/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A broad MDM suite for organizations prioritizing mobile security and policy control.

  Visit Sophos MobileFull verdict →
• Jamf Now8.0/10 · Free plan

  A practical Apple-only MDM with free management for up to three devices.

  Visit Jamf NowFull verdict →