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Jamf Pro
Jamf · Endpoint Management
The standard for Apple device management
Overview
Jamf Pro is the leading MDM solution for Apple devices (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV). It provides deep macOS and iOS management capabilities that go significantly beyond what Microsoft Intune can offer for Apple platforms.
UK Pricing
Jamf Pro from ~£7/device/mo. Jamf Business Plan from ~£11/device/mo (includes Jamf Connect + Protect).
Target Size
Any size with Apple fleets
Why Use It
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.
Why Not
For small Apple fleets, Intune's Apple management has improved significantly and may be sufficient. For Windows-heavy environments, the Jamf cost is hard to justify.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 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
- 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
How to Get the Most Out of It
- Connect Jamf Pro to Apple Business Manager (ABM) for zero-touch Mac deployment
- Use Jamf Connect to bind Mac login to Entra ID or Okta instead of local accounts
- Deploy Jamf Protect for Mac-specific EDR capabilities alongside your primary EDR
- Use Smart Groups to dynamically scope policies — avoid static groups wherever possible
- Use the Self Service portal to let users install approved apps without admin rights