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Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) vs Jamf Pro comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 13, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.0
IBM MaaS360's customer service is praised, but technical support reviews are mixed, citing response time and solution adequacy issues.
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Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
3.9
IBM MaaS360 requires enhancements in UI, reporting, support, device management, security, and feature integration to match competitors.
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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.5
IBM MaaS360 is praised for its scalability, effectively supporting both small and large organizations, despite some cost concerns for smaller businesses.
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Setup Cost

Sentiment score
6.8
IBM MaaS360 is cost-effective for some users, yet pricing pressure and mixed reviews highlight concerns over affordability and value.
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Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.5
IBM MaaS360 is praised for stability and performance, though a few users experience minor issues like passcode delays and battery drain.
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Valuable Features

Sentiment score
8.5
IBM MaaS360 offers efficient, secure device management with comprehensive tracking, BYOD support, user-friendly interface, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
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Categories and Ranking

IBM MaaS360
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Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
10th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (7th)
Cisco Meraki Systems Manage...
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (3rd)
Jamf Pro
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
2nd
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
106
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (1st)
 

Featured Reviews

Bijay Kumar Swain - PeerSpot reviewer
Ability to segregate data, well-suited for medium enterprises and installation is quick
We have some challenges. If we look at the challenges we face in the market, there are a few products like Sophos, where there are features of MaaS360, and the IBM EDR product, ReaQta. So, there are features from both ReaQta and MaaS360 available in Sophos, as well as a few other products, which we have challenges in replacing. MaaS360 definitely caters to a few of the requirements, but when someone is going for a solution, all the features are not available in MaaS360. It is like a combo, MaaS360, and IBM ReaQta, that is, EDR, ReaQta. Both of them, together as a combo plan, actually offer a very good proposition in terms of market competitors. There are a few products like Sophos and another product which have features from both endpoint detection and response and mobile device management. Because we have two different products with those features, we face challenges in proposing a particular product for the client. It is like a marketing challenge. The way other competitor products are available in the market. So it is better to have a different positive team, but, again, to remain in competition and have better scalability. So, IBM needs to integrate a few features that the competitors have in their products. No doubt, this is a different product, MaaS360. We call it MDM. We call it endpoint mobile device management. Then we call it different names that MaaS360 falls into. But when we are talking about competitor products, to remain in the competition, you need to have features that others provide. IBM surely has those features in other products, but not in MaaS360. The only challenge was replacing already existing competitor products with MaaS360. So, that’s the only area where we struggle because they always come with those requirements that they are already getting in the competitor’s product, which is not available in IBM’s MaaS360. So this product lacks some features, like Unified Endpoint Management.
OusaidAbaz - PeerSpot reviewer
Push configuration from cloud to site and manage all these remote sites
Cisco manages company networks or remote sites. With traditional systems, you need to configure the WLC, often on-premise or on a virtual machine. Then, you deploy the access points and configure many settings through a console, pushing the configuration to each access point. If you want to integrate with Cisco CyberArk, additional configuration for the Cisco Campus is required. You can prepare your configuration, including VPN settings, in a unified interface. You can push your configuration quickly; if it doesn't work, you can easily retrieve and modify it. This streamlined process allows you to test configurations efficiently and deploy them rapidly, often within minutes. The difference between the two systems is substantial regarding configuration time, testing, and deployment. Cisco Meraki offers significant time savings and ease of use compared to traditional systems. Additionally, the budget and resource requirements for managing these two models are very different, with Cisco Meraki often being more cost-effective and simpler to manage. If Cisco Meraki Systems Manager integrates with other solutions or models, such as ACA's radio solution, on the same equipment or within the same cloud environment, it will offer significant benefits."
Pete C - PeerSpot reviewer
Customizable with a self-service portal and a good security posture
Policies enabled for self-service should have keywords attached, so that multiple search terms can direct to a single preferred result, without having to clutter the description field. The new remote support tool is still lacking features compared to other industry solutions. There is no built-in functionality for tracking changes over time for multiple devices. All patch reporting is only a current snapshot. The password management tools are fairly outdated. The web console (GUI) is slow with maddening UI/UX inconsistencies.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
52%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
4%
Manufacturing Company
3%
Educational Organization
41%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
6%
University
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Microsoft Intune vs IBM MaaS360 - which to choose?
Our organization researched both Microsoft Intune and IBM MaaS360 when considering the type of endpoint security tool...
What do you like most about IBM MaaS360?
We introduced the product as part of the SOC-2 requirement. The tool's most valuable features include keeping the ope...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM MaaS360?
IBM products are a little pricey, so it’s expensive. I would rate the pricing and licensing model a seven out of ten,...
What do you like most about Jamf Pro?
The most valuable features of Jamf Pro for me are the device locator, which helps find missing iPads, and the ability...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Jamf Pro?
Jamf Pro is considered a premium solution, and pricing can be a significant factor, especially in price-sensitive mar...
What needs improvement with Jamf Pro?
Jamf Pro should be standardized into one MDM product to make it more affordable and accessible. The App packaging pro...
 

Also Known As

Fiberlink MaaS360, MaaS360
Meraki MDM
JAMF Software Casper Suite
 

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Sample Customers

Bancroft, Garuda Indonesia
Hafen Hamburg & Empire Riverside Hotel, Eastview Church, Tourism Holdings, Colegio Sagrada Familia Hijas de Jesús, Tommy Bahama's, Canadian School Mexico, Rosebank College
Xero, National Geographic, Oxford University, Via, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Fallon, Cabela's
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