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MDM Solution Comparison

Evaluated across Amaris' 8 foundational pillars — including AI & Intelligence: 7 vendors, 2026 verified data

Calculate ROI
E3 Attribution
$2.00/user/mo
Forrester TEI
Standalone Plan 1
$8.00/user/mo
Without M365 bundle
Intune Suite
$18.00/user/mo
Plan 1 + all add-ons
+ Defender P2
+$5.20/user/mo
For full EDR
Add Entra ID P1/P2 ($6-$9/mo) and Defender ($3-$8.40/mo) for comparable security coverage to Jamf for Mac bundle ($12.50).

Pillar 1: Apple Integration Depth

Granular Apple deployment, new feature adoption, and ecosystem integration depth

Feature
Jamf ProBest for Mac
Apple Enterprise
Iru
Modern UEM
Intune
Microsoft UEM
MosyleLow Cost
Apple-focused
Workspace ONE
Omnissa UEM
Addigy
MSP / SMB
Fleet
Open Source
Monthly feature & settings updatesFrequency of new MDM feature releases and Apple setting supportIntune: quarterly plan, not all Apple settings implemented
DDM (Declarative Device Management)Support for Apple's modern declarative management protocol
Beta program for new featuresPre-release testing of new MDM capabilities
Apple GitHub device management integrationBlueprints integrated with Apple's device management repo
Return to ServiceRemote wipe and re-enrollment without physical accessIntune: to be implemented
Managed Apple Accounts supportSupport for Apple services including Managed Apple Accounts
Enrollment methods (ADE + ADUE)Automated Device Enrollment and Account-Driven User Enrollment
Day-0 macOS supportSame-day support for new Apple OS releases
Full support
Partial / limited
Not available
Highlighted = notable gap

Decision Factors

Key considerations when selecting an MDM solution

Apple-Centric Organizations

Heavily Apple-centric organizations are likely to benefit from a specialist MDM. These solutions provide access to cutting-edge Apple features earlier, offer more detailed control, and deliver faster updates for new OS releases.

Jamf Pro, Mosyle, or Iru

Existing Microsoft Infrastructure

Organizations with EntraID, Microsoft 365, or Intune already in place can gain efficiencies from reusing identity, license, and compliance tools. Intune may be sufficient for many Apple management needs if some compromises are acceptable.

Microsoft Intune (with caveats)

SMB & Cost-Conscious Teams

For smaller to medium teams where ease of setup, lower admin overhead, and cost predictability are important, lightweight Apple-focused tools provide a better return on investment.

Mosyle or Iru (Kandji)

Security Benchmark Leaders

Iru (Kandji) and Jamf are leaders in built-in, turnkey CIS/benchmark workflows with pre-built control libraries and automated remediation. Jamf provides a mature Compliance Editor with CIS/NIST/DISA STIG mappings at scale.

Jamf Pro or Iru for compliance

AI-Forward IT Teams

Compare entitlement, not marketing. Copilot in Intune needs no Intune Suite licence and is included for Microsoft 365 E5/E7 — but organisations below E5 provision Security Compute Units separately. Jamf's AI Assistant requires cloud-hosted Jamf Pro, and its AI Governance module sits in the Jamf for Mac plan. Kandji and Mosyle include their assistants outright. Ask each vendor which plan the AI actually ships in.

Match the AI tier to the licence you already own

MDM Selection Guide

Key questions to evaluate MDM solutions for your organization

  • 1
    How deeply does the MDM integrate with Apple's latest management frameworks and APIs?
  • 2
    How important is security compliance and audit readiness for our organization?
  • 3
    How much control and visibility do administrators require?
  • 4
    Which activities consume the most time for your administrators and support team?
  • 5
    What is our desired balance between cost, complexity, and support quality?
  • 1
    Is your deployment model one-to-one, shared (non-personalized) or a combination?
  • 2
    Is bring-your-own-device (BYOD) deployment an option for your users?
  • 3
    Do you need to manage devices locally, nationally or internationally?
  • 4
    What type of applications do you plan to deploy: App Store apps, custom apps, third-party apps or a combination?
  • 5
    Do you want to offer a custom catalog for users to deploy content such as apps and documents?
  • 6
    Do you plan to use a vendor's API to build internal tools, scripts or automations?
  • 7
    Do you require separate, role-based access to a management console?
  • 1
    Do you require management of a mixed device environment?
  • 2
    Does the vendor provide robust support for macOS, in addition to the MDM framework?
  • 3
    How many devices do you currently manage, and what is your projected device growth?
  • 4
    Does the MDM solution support management of other platforms?
  • 1
    Do you need to integrate your current directory service with the MDM solution?
  • 2
    Do you need to integrate certificates and identities with the MDM solution?
  • 3
    Do you plan to provide a single sign-on (SSO) option to users and administrators?
  • 4
    Is your current identity provider supported by the MDM solution?
  • 5
    Is your current certificate distribution mechanism supported by the MDM solution?
  • 6
    Is your user authentication system available only on-premises?
  • 7
    How many users does your organization have?
  • 1
    Do you require an on-premises or self-hosted solution?
  • 2
    Do you need to comply with geographical data and privacy regulations?
  • 3
    Do you have devices that must remain offline?
  • 4
    Do you require support for endpoint security management solutions?
  • 5
    Do you need integration with internal networks that utilize proxies or VPNs?
  • 6
    Do you need to mandate app and software updates for the latest security patches?
  • 7
    Do you need to block specific processes and applications?
  • 1
    Do your admins want natural-language search and AI-assisted configuration, or is the console workflow enough?
  • 2
    Which plan does the AI actually ship in — base licence, a higher tier, or a separate entitlement (Security Compute Units below M365 E5, Jamf for Mac for AI Governance, Omnissa Experience Management)?
  • 3
    Where is admin and device data processed when AI features are enabled, and does that satisfy your data-residency and privacy requirements?
  • 4
    Do you need to manage Apple Intelligence, Genmoji, and Writing Tools availability on employee devices — and how fast does the vendor ship new Apple AI restriction keys?
  • 5
    Do you need visibility into or control over ChatGPT and other GenAI tools used on managed devices (shadow AI)?
  • 6
    Can AI-generated scripts and policies be reviewed and approved before they touch production devices?