Compare Tools
Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right tool for your organisation.
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft
Jamf Pro
Jamf
Tagline
Cloud-based MDM and MAM for Windows, iOS, Android, macOS
The standard for Apple device management
Category
Endpoint Management
Endpoint Management
Importance
★★★★★
★★★★☆
UK Pricing
Included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium (~£18.60/user/mo). Standalone from ~£6.00/user/mo.
Jamf Pro from ~£7/device/mo. Jamf Business Plan from ~£11/device/mo (includes Jamf Connect + Protect).
Target Size
Any size — excellent for 50–500 seat organisations
Any size with Apple fleets
Pros
- Native Microsoft ecosystem integration (Entra ID, Defender, Teams)
- No on-premises server infrastructure required
- Windows Autopilot enables zero-touch provisioning
- Strong conditional access policy support
- Continuous feature releases from Microsoft
- Deepest Apple platform management available
- Jamf Connect integrates Entra ID/Okta with Mac login
- Excellent scripting and policy capabilities via Jamf Pro
- Jamf Protect provides Mac-specific endpoint security
- Strong community and third-party integration ecosystem
Cons
- Complex conditional access can be difficult to configure correctly
- Limited native Linux device management
- Licensing tiers can be confusing
- Reporting and compliance dashboards feel basic vs. competitors
- macOS support lags behind iOS/Windows
- Apple-only — no value for Windows or Android fleets
- Premium pricing vs. Intune for the same Apple devices
- Requires dedicated Jamf admin skill set
- Can be over-engineered for small Apple fleets (under 30 devices)
- Jamf Nation community required for many real-world solutions
Cyber Essentials
Patch ManagementAccess ControlMalware ProtectionSecure Configuration
Patch ManagementSecure ConfigurationAccess Control
Integrations
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)Microsoft Defender for EndpointMicrosoft 365 AppsWindows AutopilotSCCM / MECM (co-management)
Apple Business ManagerMicrosoft Entra ID (via Jamf Connect)Okta (via Jamf Connect)Microsoft Intune (co-management)CrowdStrike Falcon
Why Use It
If your organisation runs Microsoft 365, Intune is the natural choice. It reduces tool sprawl, integrates with Entra ID for conditional access, and works seamlessly with Defender for Endpoint. For UK SMBs standardised on Windows, it is hard to beat.
For any organisation with a meaningful Apple fleet (20+ Macs), Jamf Pro offers capabilities that Intune simply cannot match: granular macOS policy control, advanced software deployment, and deep integration with Apple Business Manager.