Kandji vs JumpCloud
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
Kandji ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #11) for IT admins managing company-owned and BYOD mobile devices and endpoints. A streamlined, automation-focused alternative to Jamf for Apple device management.
At a glance
| Kandji | JumpCloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software | #11 / The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 7 |
| Best for | Modern Apple device management | Unified identity & device platform |
| Pricing | $$ ($5 to $9/device/mo) | $$$ ($15 to $25/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Louisville, USA |
| Founded | 2018 | 2012 |
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
JumpCloud
A directory platform that unifies MDM, SSO, and user management in one tool.
jumpcloud.comSee full entry in The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.