Jamf Composer
Jamf Composer: A focused macOS tool for creating, editing, scripting, and signing PKG or DMG packages. Ranked #25 of 29 in Software Packaging Tools by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for macOS package creation from captured changes.
At a glance
- Editor score6.5 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best formacOS package creation from captured changes
- Free planNo
- Output formatsPKG, DMG
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Creates PKG and DMG packages from snapshots or pre-installed software
- Supports package editing, privileges, scripts, manifests, and localizations
- Builds packages for Apple silicon Macs and signs them with certificates
Where it doesn't
- Supports macOS only
- Pricing is handled through contact-sales offers
- Available to organizations with a Jamf Pro subscription
Our verdict on Jamf Composer
Jamf Composer is a macOS application for IT administrators who create software installation packages for Mac environments. It supports PKG and DMG output, with package sources created from snapshots, monitored file-system changes, pre-installed software, drag-and-drop content, or existing packages. It is aimed at teams preparing software for deployment across Mac environments, particularly organizations already working with Jamf Pro.
The published plans and distribution details make Composer part of the Jamf ecosystem rather than a standalone package-building purchase. Jamf distributes Composer through Jamf Account under Jamf Pro add-ons, and Jamf Pro documentation lists Composer as an included application. Current Jamf pricing uses contact-sales offers, while the 14-day trial shown by Jamf applies to Jamf Pro rather than being explicitly presented for Composer. Organizations evaluating it should therefore assess the Jamf Pro subscription alongside the packaging workflow.
Composer’s strongest area is package construction depth within its macOS scope. Administrators can edit package contents and file privileges, add installation and lifecycle scripts, create and use package manifests, add localizations, build packages for Apple silicon Macs, and sign packages with certificates. That makes it suitable for teams that need more control than basic drag-and-drop packaging provides. Its narrow platform focus is also its main boundary: teams packaging software for Windows or other platforms should choose a tool with broader operating-system coverage, while macOS-focused administrators who need snapshot-based creation and package editing have a more targeted fit.
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Jamf Composer fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Target platforms | macOS |
| Output formats | PKG, DMG |
| Command-line packaging | Not verified |
| Silent installation | Not verified |
| Auto-update support | Not verified |
| Delta updates | Not verified |
| CI/CD integration | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Support | Live chat, Email, Phone |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | jamf.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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