Jamf Now

B tier on Mobile Device Management SoftwareScore 7.1 · #6 of 28

Android app: Yes
Free plan: Yes
Paid plans from: $4/mo
Runs on: Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows

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Summary

Jamf Now is a cloud service for managing Apple devices, with a managed app catalog and kiosk mode. Its supported Apple operating systems are iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS. Enrollment methods listed include Open Enrollment, Automated Device Enrollment, Apple Business Manager, and Apple Scho. The platform listing also names Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Jamf, the company behind the product, was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jamf Now has a free plan at 0.00 USD per free, billed monthly, for three devices. Its paid Jamf Now plan is 4.00 USD per month, billed monthly, and has no device minimums. The cloud deployment model and enrollment options are relevant when considering how devices will be brought under management. The free tier provides a defined three-device allowance, while the paid tier removes device minimums. Its listed device-management capabilities center on Apple platforms, so check the supported operating systems against the devices an organization needs to manage.

Who it is for

Jamf Now suits organizations managing Apple devices that want a managed app catalog or kiosk mode. The free tier fits deployments of up to three devices; the paid plan has no device minimums.

What is good

Includes a managed app catalog and kiosk mode.
Supports iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS.
Lists several enrollment methods.
Cloud deployment.
Free plan covers three devices.

What to know first

Free plan is limited to three devices.
Paid plan costs 4.00 USD per month.

Verdict

Jamf Now combines Apple device management with listed enrollment choices, a managed app catalog, and kiosk mode. Compare the three-device free allowance with the 4.00 USD monthly plan, and confirm platform fit for your environment.