About Jamf
Jamf is a commercial software company focused on managing and securing Apple devices. IT teams use its products to deploy, configure and protect Mac computers, iPhones and iPads across an organization, which is useful where Apple hardware is used widely among staff or students.
The vendor site could not be read when this entry was prepared, so the specific product line is not itemized. Jamf is proprietary software offered by subscription, typically delivered as a hosted service, and organizations should consult the vendor for editions, deployment models and pricing.
Key features
- Apple device management for Mac and iOS
- Security controls for managed devices
- Fleet deployment and configuration
- Support for iPhone and iPad fleets
Good fit for
- →Managing company-owned Macs and iPads
- Tags
- security
- mdm
- apple
- macos
- ios
- device-management
Jamf: questions and answers
- What is Jamf used for?
- Jamf is management and security software for Apple device fleets, covering Macs, iPhones and iPads in schools and businesses. It is a good fit for managing company-owned Macs and iPads.
- How much does Jamf cost?
- Jamf doesn't publish fixed prices; pricing is quoted on request. A free trial is available. No prices are published. Jamf for Mac and Jamf for Mobile are quoted through sales or partners, and a free 14-day trial can be requested.
- Is Jamf open source?
- No. Jamf is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to Jamf include Fleet.
- What are some alternatives to Jamf?
- Jamf competes with JumpCloud. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Jamf alternatives.
Open-source alternatives to Jamf
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Fleet
Security
Open device management
OSSvs Jamf★ 6.9k
Infisical
Security
Infisical is the open-source platform for secrets, certificates, and privileged access man
OSSvs Doppler★ 30k
SafeLine
Security
CyberServal open-source WAF is a self-hosted WAF with 20.9K GitHub stars. Block SQL inject
GPL-3.0vs Cloudflare★ 23k
fail2ban
Security
Daemon to ban hosts that cause multiple authentication errors
OSS★ 19k
Wazuh
Security
Wazuh - The Open Source Security Platform. Unified XDR and SIEM protection for endpoints a
OSSvs Splunk★ 17k
CrowdSec
Security
Open-source IDS/IPS, WAF and bot detection for Linux, Windows, Docker and Kubernetes, with
MITvs Cloudflare★ 15k
SaaS alternatives to Jamf
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JumpCloud
Auth & Identity
Cloud directory for identity, device management and SSO
SaaS
Mosyle
Security
Apple device management and security platform for schools and businesses
SaaS
Microsoft Intune
Security
Cloud endpoint management for devices, apps and compliance policies
SaaS
Iru
Security
Device management and security platform for Apple, Windows and Android, formerly Kandji
SaaS
NinjaOne
Security
Endpoint management and remote monitoring software for IT teams and MSPs
SaaS
Omnissa Workspace ONE
Security
Unified endpoint management and digital workspace platform
SaaS

