Head to head · Reviewed August 2026
Jamf Pro vs Fleet
List pricing, per-device cost once the units are levelled, operational load and the capabilities where the two are scored differently. Every figure carries its source.
The short answer
Fleet lists at $7.00 per host per month against Jamf Pro's $7.89 per device, but they are not the same kind of product. Fleet is open-source at its core, built on osquery, and GitOps-native: fleet state lives as YAML in your own repository and is reviewed like any other code. It covers macOS, Windows, Linux and ChromeOS from one control plane. Jamf is Apple-first, and on Apple integration, the scored matrix puts Jamf Pro at 16 of 16 against Fleet's 6. Fleet has no device minimum; Jamf requires 25. Choose Fleet when infrastructure-as-code and cross-platform visibility are the requirement and you have engineers to run it; choose Jamf Pro when you want Apple parity on release day without building it yourself.
What each one costs
Jamf
Jamf Pro
$7.89/device/mo
Priced per device, so no normalisation is applied.
- Minimum devices
- 25
- Platforms
- macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Android
Source: Tekpon Verified, 2026-03
Fleet
Fleet
$7.00/host/mo
Priced per device, so no normalisation is applied.
- Minimum devices
- None
- Platforms
- macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android
Source: FleetDM.com, 2025-10
Cost and operational load
| Measure | Jamf Pro | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| With security bundle | $12.50 | N/A |
| Typical implementation | 6-10 wk | 4-8 wk |
| IT staff per 1,000 devices | 0.2-0.3 | 0.3-0.5 |
| Policy delivery latency | Seconds | 1-2 hrs |
Three-year licence cost by fleet size
| Fleet size | Jamf Pro | Fleet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 devices | $28,404 | $25,200 | $3,204 less on Fleet |
| 500 devices | $142,020 | $126,000 | $16,020 less on Fleet |
| 2,000 devices | $568,080 | $504,000 | $64,080 less on Fleet |
| 5,000 devices | $1,420,200 | $1,260,000 | $160,200 less on Fleet |
Capability scores by category
Scored against the Amaris MDM Practices reference, where each criterion is full, partial or absent. Criteria the reference does not assess for one of the two are excluded from both totals rather than counted as a zero.
Jamf Pro
Fleet
Where they actually differ
| Capability | Jamf Pro | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Return to ServiceApple integration · Remote wipe and re-enrollment without physical accessIntune: to be implemented | Full | None |
| Managed Apple Accounts supportApple integration · Support for Apple services including Managed Apple Accounts | Full | None |
| Platform SSO readinessIdentity · Support for Apple Platform SSO during and after enrollmentIntune: not available during Setup Assistant. Jamf: Okta supported during setup | Full | None |
| Passkey authenticationIdentity · Support for passkeys as modern authentication method | Full | None |
| Web / content filteringAdvanced features · Built-in or integrated content filtering capabilitiesJamf: Jamf Trust. Intune: via Defender & config profiles | Full | None |
| Apple-tailored security softwareAdvanced features · Security tools specifically designed for Apple deployments | Full | None |
| Built-in compliance benchmarksSecurity · Native CIS/NIST/DISA STIG benchmark implementationJamf: mature Compliance Editor with CIS/NIST/DISA STIG. Intune: requires scripts & profiles via macOS Security Compliance Project | Full | None |
| Automated remediationSecurity · Self-healing compliance with automated enforcement and remediationIntune: remediation dependent on scripts and sync cycle | Full | None |
| Conditional access integrationSecurity · Device compliance-based resource access controlsJamf: MS + Google BeyondCorp. WS1: MS + Google BeyondCorp. Intune: native MS conditional access | Full | None |
| Zero Trust (BeyondCorp)Security · Google BeyondCorp integration for Zero Trust access | Full | None |
| Security benchmark dashboardsSecurity · Visual compliance status and security posture reportingIntune: security benchmark dashboards not available for Apple | Full | None |
| Endpoint Detection & ResponseSecurity · Built-in or deeply integrated macOS threat detectionJamf Protect native; Intune requires Defender add-on; Mosyle built-in malware scanning | Full | None |
| Self Service portalApps & updates · User-facing app catalog with installation and remediationJamf: Self Service+ with compliance, admin elevation, branding. Intune: Company Portal, less flexibility. WS1: Intelligent Hub with branding | Full | None |
| App Store VPP managementApps & updates · Volume purchasing and silent app deployment | Full | None |
Showing the 14 widest of 36 scored differences. The criteria where the two tie are on the MDM Encyclopedia, alongside every other platform.
Which to choose
Choose Jamf Pro if
Organisations where Mac and iOS are first-class platforms and Apple feature parity on release day matters.
Strengths
- Support for new Apple OS features on release day rather than a quarter later
- 300+ integrations and a documented full API
- Terraform infrastructure-as-code and GitOps workflows
- CIS benchmarks natively, generally available
- The largest consultant, community and hiring pool of any platform here
Trade-offs
- 25-device minimum
- Endpoint protection (Jamf Protect) and identity (Jamf Connect) are separate SKUs
- Quote-only since 2025 - the $7.89 figure is a reseller-reported list price, not a Jamf-published one
Choose Fleet if
Engineering-led organisations that want fleet configuration reviewed, versioned and rolled back like code.
Strengths
- Open-source core - the agent and server are inspectable
- Fleet state lives as YAML in your own repository, reviewed like any other code
- osquery-based inventory that answers the same question the same way on every platform
- API-first, and no device minimum
Trade-offs
- The lowest Apple-management depth of the paid options in this matrix
- Expects engineers - it is infrastructure to be run, not an appliance to be bought
- No bundled endpoint-protection tier in this model
Questions people ask about Jamf Pro and Fleet
- Is Jamf Pro cheaper than Fleet?
- Fleet is the cheaper of the two on list price, at $7.00 per host per month against $7.89 per device per month. Normalised to a per-device figure at 1.2 devices per user, that is $7.00 against $7.89 per device per month, a gap of about 11%. These are vendor list prices current to 2026, not quotes: licence cost is only one line of total cost of ownership, and implementation, add-on SKUs and IT labour routinely move the ranking.
- Can you move from Jamf Pro to Fleet without wiping the devices?
- Yes, on Apple platforms from the iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 generation onward. Apple shipped a no-wipe MDM-to-MDM migration path, and the on-device experience is a restart on mobile or a full-screen prompt on Mac, with no factory reset. Three conditions bound it: the devices must be organisation-owned and enrolled through Automated Device Enrolment on version 26 or later; it is vendor-to-vendor only, so it does not work into or out of Apple Business's own built-in management; and configurations and policies do not carry across automatically - only enrolment moves, and optionally apps. Devices older than the 26 generation still have to be re-enrolled.
- Jamf Pro or Fleet - which should we choose?
- Jamf Pro fits best where organisations where Mac and iOS are first-class platforms and Apple feature parity on release day matters. Fleet fits best where engineering-led organisations that want fleet configuration reviewed, versioned and rolled back like code. This model does not name a single winner, because the answer depends on which evaluation pillars matter to you and on what you already pay for elsewhere.
Related comparisons
These are modelled estimates, not quotes
Prices are vendor list rates current to 2026 and dated on the methodology page. Real cost moves with fleet size, sector, negotiated discount and which add-on SKUs you need. Amaris Consulting, Part of Mantu, runs Apple and MDM migrations for a living - if you want these numbers checked against your estate, ask.