Keeping Apple devices secure and useful has never been more complicated.
Macs, iPhones, and iPads are scattered across homes, coworking spaces, and airport lounges, while security expectations keep getting higher.
For many organizations, platforms like Jamf and Kandji are the workhorses on which their entire Apple fleet management depends.
These two are often the default contenders when a company commits to Apple and needs strong mobile device management. Both promise strong control over fleets of Macs and mobile devices, with tools for deployment, compliance, and day-to-day administration.
But device management no longer lives in a vacuum.
Modern security programs require tight alignment among devices, identities, and access. Access decisions should change in real time based on a user’s identity and whether their device meets security requirements.
Read on as I compare Jamf and Kandji through that lens. I will highlight where they excel, their limitations, and how they stack up against each other.