What is JumpCloud used for?

JumpCloud is a cloud directory platform that combines identity management, device management and single sign-on for IT teams. It is a good fit for replacing an on-premises directory, and managing users and laptops from one console.

How much does JumpCloud cost?

Paid plans for JumpCloud start at $11 per seat per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.

Is JumpCloud open source?

No. JumpCloud is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to JumpCloud include Authelia, Authentik and LLDAP.

What are some alternatives to JumpCloud?

JumpCloud competes with Microsoft Entra ID, OneLogin and Ping Identity. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source JumpCloud alternatives.

JumpCloud: features, pricing and alternatives

About JumpCloud

JumpCloud is a commercial cloud directory service. It aims to replace or complement traditional on-premises directories by giving IT teams one place to manage users, devices and access, with single sign-on to applications as one of its main capabilities.

JumpCloud is a proprietary, vendor-hosted service with no self-hosted edition. Specific features, supported operating systems and plans are described by the vendor on its own site, and it suits small and mid-sized organizations that want to manage identities and devices without maintaining their own directory servers.

Key features

Cloud-hosted directory of users
Device management from one console
Single sign-on to applications
Centralized access control

Good fit for

→Replacing an on-premises directory
→Managing users and laptops from one console

Tags: directory; iam; sso; device-management; workforce-identity; mdm; saas

JumpCloud: questions and answers

What is JumpCloud used for?: JumpCloud is a cloud directory platform that combines identity management, device management and single sign-on for IT teams. It is a good fit for replacing an on-premises directory, and managing users and laptops from one console.
How much does JumpCloud cost?: Paid plans for JumpCloud start at $11 per seat per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.
Is JumpCloud open source?: No. JumpCloud is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to JumpCloud include Authelia, Authentik and LLDAP.
What are some alternatives to JumpCloud?: JumpCloud competes with Microsoft Entra ID, OneLogin and Ping Identity. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source JumpCloud alternatives.