Microsoft Intune 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
Microsoft Intune ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #7) for IT admins managing company-owned and BYOD mobile devices and endpoints. The best choice for Microsoft shops, offering tight integration with Azure AD and Defender.
At a glance
| Microsoft Intune | Kandji | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software | #7 / The 11 Best MDM (Mobile Device Management) Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Microsoft 365-integrated UEM | Modern Apple device management |
| Pricing | $$ ($6 to $14/user/mo) | $$ ($5 to $9/device/mo) |
| HQ | Redmond, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 1975 | 2018 |
Microsoft Intune
The best choice for Microsoft shops, offering tight integration with Azure AD and Defender.
www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/microsoft-intuneSee 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
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.