Jamf Pro vs Kandji
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software. Last verified June 20, 2026.
The short answer
Jamf Pro ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #7) for IT admins managing company-owned and BYOD mobile devices and endpoints. The definitive leader for managing Apple devices, offering unmatched depth and zero-day OS support.
At a glance
| Jamf Pro | Kandji | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software | #7 / The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Apple-first environments | Modern Apple device management |
| Pricing | $$ ($4 to $8/device/mo) | $$ ($5 to $9/device/mo) |
| HQ | Minneapolis, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2002 | 2018 |
Jamf Pro
The definitive leader for managing Apple devices, offering unmatched depth and zero-day OS support.
www.jamf.comSee full entry in The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software
Kandji
A streamlined, automation-focused alternative to Jamf for Apple device management.
www.kandji.ioSee full entry in The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software
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