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We performed a comparison between Jamf Pro and Microsoft 365 Business based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Jamf Pro vs. Microsoft 365 Business Report (Updated: March 2024).
771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"If you want to manage macOS devices in your enterprise and want to make it as easy for the user as well as for the administrators, you should use the DEP with Jamf Pro.""The features that have been the most life-saving for us are pre-stage enrollments and self-service.""Jamf has made it achievable for us to easily deploy & manage Apple devices anywhere in the world, without the need for hands-on assistance from IT staff.""The self-service portal to share scripts and other tasks that have extremely minimized the need for calls to our support teams, or even sharing the applications we package and allowing users to pick and choose what apps they need or want, instead of just blanket installing everything from our old environment.""The action and trigger is the main thing for us. We like the kind of repetitive script which we can use there.""Thanks to Smart Groups and patch management, a lot of the work being done is via a hands-off approach.""Automated Device Enrollment workflows are great for zero-touch deployments, vital in the current global context. With Automated Device Enrollment workflows, we can deploy new Apple devices directly to end-users without help from the IT support team.""Being able to easily deploy apps and patches to our client computers with minimal hands-on time from our techs has been huge."

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"As a small business, the big thing for us is the ability to onboard new people easily. So, it's a matter of minutes to add new users, buy a new license pack for them, assign the licenses to them, and get them logged on. It takes 10 to 15 minutes.""The feature that I have found most valuable is the ability to work everywhere on every kind of device, because I'm a Mac addict and actually it's quite good on the Mac.""It's painless.""The flexibility of the solution is excellent.""What was most valuable for me was how simple this solution is to start using.""It's available online as well as via desktop applications when deployed in the cloud.""The solution is scalable.""Valuable features are video conferencing, email, and Office suite."

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Cons
"Apple does block certain actions from happening or disallows Jamf from making certain changes.""The new remote support tool is still lacking features compared to other industry solutions.""I wish the inventory would have its own pane without having to do it as a search.""It would be nice to be able to search smart groups and/or filter them.""They need to alphabetize payloads.""For Windows, we have a reset option. We'd that option available for Mac.""It would be amazing if they would give Apple TV management its own space in Jamf Pro and not just mix it in with devices.""It would be great if we get an email notification when the Mac users install any apps, so IT can be alerted."

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"The solution could improve by allowing more integration.""It should be a bit more user-friendly. It should be less click to get to what you need. this would help people use it more efficiently.""Some of the functionalities available in the desktop version are not available on the cloud.""I would like to see more integration in the next release.""Lacks ability to deploy on more than two devices per license.""Previously, it was on concurrent basis access, but currently, it's on named user access. That's the biggest challenge we have, but we are looking to integrate SharePoint whereby we can have a portal where we can have the non-core users access via Sharepoint. That's what I'm looking to have an update on. So the cost is a bit of an issue.""Technical support could be better.""It's a bit complex in itself when you get into items such as security or compliance."

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  • "I think it pays for itself to let Jamf host the server."
  • "The setup cost is in the training, which is the most important step of your journey."
  • "The cost of this solution is expensive but worth it."
  • "If you have the in-house capability to support Jamf, then paying for onboarding / JumpStart training is a no brainer."
  • "With respect to pricing, Jamf Pro is the better bet."
  • "The total ROI is worth every penny."
  • "The setup is pricey upfront for support and setup."
  • "Setup and licensing prices are getting to be too high."
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  • "Depending on which plan you purchase, there are a plethora of applications available to you."
  • "Compared to buying a license, it is much cheaper and a good buy."
  • "We do monthly billing, however, I'm not sure what the exact costs are. We may pay around $1,000/month. We started using the Microsoft Teams and we've started doing the conference call feature, so that's another $4 an account and we have a few accounts using that right now."
  • "USD $1,250 annually for the standard package."
  • "Pricing can vary a lot due to fluctuations in exchange rates and that is not favorable for planning."
  • "Now you can select different licenses, for example, if somebody doesn't need all of the features, it would cost $8 USD per month and if they didn't need the email application then it would cost $6 USD per month."
  • "It works out to be $12.50 per user per month."
  • "Microsoft 365 Business will be good to have if you have a large organization where you have more than 3000 employees. Other cheaper solutions, like Gmail, are easily available in the market."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of Jamf Pro for me are the device locator, which helps find missing iPads, and the ability to remotely manage and disable devices.
    Top Answer:Jamf Pro is worth the cost. You will certainly find the value once you use it every day and try to imagine your role without Jamf.
    Top Answer:There is room for improvement with Jamf Pro, especially regarding updates. After a recent update, all app icons disappeared on iPads, requiring a manual refresh for each device. This affected system… more »
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
    Top Answer:My company places emphasis on the different licenses purchased. The company has P1 and P2 licenses from Microsoft. For certain tasks, you need a Microsoft license. There are additional costs attached… more »
    Top Answer:The solution's technical support team takes time to respond to users, making it an area of the tool's shortcomings where improvements are required.
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    Also Known As
    JAMF Software Casper Suite
    Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
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    Overview

    Jamf Pro is a mobile device management software designed to help organizations and businesses automate Apple device handling-related workflows and processes. It features zero-touch deployment that enables users to automatically enroll new Apple devices, and also configure and deploy these devices swiftly and efficiently. It comes with inventory management capabilities, Apple mobile device management features, and an enterprise app store. Jamf Pro also allows users to deploy and access their mobile apps licenses in bulk. When it comes to using the app store, end users don’t need to ask for assistance from helpdesk agents in order to download, install, and update applications.

    Jamf Pro Features

    Jamf Pro has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Zero-touch deployment
    • Management of Apple devices
    • Security for app devices
    • App Store for self-service enterprise
    • Smart targeting
    • Reports of inventory
    • Smart Groups
    • Preconfiguration of apps
    • App distribution
    • Mac imaging
    • Upgrades to app and OS
    • Management of IT inventory
    • Device enrollment (user initiated)
    • Purchasing & license management

    Jamf Pro Benefits
    There are many benefits to implementing Jamf Pro. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Deployment: Fully-customizable onboarding experience. Provision the perfect Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, all deployed seamlessly with the workflow of your choice.
    • Device management: Use configuration profiles, scripts, and policies to make your Apple devices function exactly as needed. Move beyond simple troubleshooting by automating management with patented Smart Groups technology. This is a powerful way to trigger real-time alerts and actions from inventory data.
    • Application management: Streamline app management with bulk purchasing and deployment. The solution integrates with Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager, allowing you to assign apps to users or devices without Apple ID. Deploy apps from the App Store, B2B App Store, or your own in-house apps.
    • Apple device security: Protect Apple devices by leveraging native security features. Manage device settings and configurations, restrict malware and patch all of your Apple devices without user interaction.
    • Self-service access: Give your users access to a one-stop shop for trusted apps, company resources, and shortcuts for troubleshooting tasks like password resets.
    • Inventory: Automatically gather user, hardware, software, and security device data or customize inventory specifications. The dynamic Smart Groups feature keeps track of everything for you, including software versions and warranty expiration dates.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Jamf Pro stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Some of these include its app deployment, its easy installation, and the fact that it’s lightweight but powerful. PeerSpot users take note of the advantages of these features in their reviews:

    An IT Support Specialist at Visby Medical writes, “The first most valuable feature I found was the ability to simply push out applications to devices, Mac or iPads/iPhones. It's as easy as procuring the licensing for the apps and then setting it to the volume purchasing back in Jamf.”

    Another reviewer, a Desktop Engineer at Kroger, notes, “The self-service portal to share scripts and other tasks that have extremely minimized the need for calls to our support teams, or even sharing the applications we package and allowing users to pick and choose what apps they need or want, instead of just blanket installing everything from our old environment.”

    Microsoft 365 Business is an integrated solution, bringing together the best-in-class productivity of Office 365 with advanced security and device management capabilities to help safeguard your business.

    Sample Customers
    Xero, National Geographic, Oxford University, Via, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Fallon, Cabela's
    Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Educational Organization25%
    University13%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization35%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    University5%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Healthcare Company6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise41%
    Large Enterprise44%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
    Buyer's Guide
    Jamf Pro vs. Microsoft 365 Business
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Jamf Pro vs. Microsoft 365 Business and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Jamf Pro is ranked 1st in Mobile Device Management (MDM) with 103 reviews while Microsoft 365 Business is ranked 2nd in Mobile Device Management (MDM) with 240 reviews. Jamf Pro is rated 9.6, while Microsoft 365 Business is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Jamf Pro writes "Customizable with a self-service portal and a good security posture". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft 365 Business writes "Improves productivity and allows team collaboration in organizations". Jamf Pro is most compared with Microsoft Intune, VMware Workspace ONE, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, SOTI MobiControl and Automox, whereas Microsoft 365 Business is most compared with Google Workspace, Microsoft Intune, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Windows Autopilot and Datto Workplace. See our Jamf Pro vs. Microsoft 365 Business report.

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