Jamf Pro Reviews

We use it so that managing developers for Macs and software developers that need to have freedom but align that need with BAFIN-controlled regulations.

We have had Workspace One previous to the actual MDM Solution for iOS devices in place. It is horrible to set up and to work with in terms of building policies and configurations. 

We chose JAMF as our vendor to get something new and to help with setups. 

Jamf is intuitive. The biggest benefit is the Jamf Nation where all IT Professionals who love to help each other can get together. 

There is no step three, which says everything. We ship the device to the customer and he sets it up easily at home. It was great during Covid and gave the users an easy start. 

Having less effort in onboarding new employees and providing them a great and one-of-a-kind start with their work equipment was useful. Only one person is needed to manage and support about 400 users. We need less people to provide support compared to the quote we have had for our Windows Fleet. We created an in-house macOS Community who are helping each other as well. 

It's lightweight yet the best MDM Solution - with options to expand (Jamf Cloud, Jamf Protect, etc.) 

Jamf Pro works great for us in an on-prem environment. We have full control on the other side when we go for new versions. Of course, this means additional effort to prepare the steps and the updates. The integration with Jamf Protect (test trial version) is as easy as can be. 

Jamf Pro is offering an easy start to work. It offers professionals an endless amount of possibilities to keep users and the company happy.

The dashboard needs to be customizable. The SelfService design should be customizable as well or at least should look like the actual OS. There should be some UX designers to take a look and work on the usability and the picture Jamf is looking like for customers (SelfService Design) and the Admins (Jamf Dashboard).

We'd like to have a map where we can spot where Smart or Static Groups are set as Scope. Scripts should have a check before you can upload them or put them into a policy - to check if there is no endless loop inside or some dangerous code.

I've used the solution for over four years.

There has been no downtime until now in more than four years so far. Only when we were updating the Jamf Versions and patching our Windows Servers did we have to worry about that. 

The scalability is easy. You just put more CPU and RAM into your VMs and you can scale up without touching the whole system.

When you need support, which happens very rarely, you get fast and quick help. 

Positive

We started with Workspace One six years ago for iOS MDM Management.

It was set up as a POC and went into production a month after starting it.

A third party did the setup of Jamf Pro for us.

We use the solution for MacOS device management in an environment of over 2500 devices that are found around the globe.   

It has completely enabled us to have a remote deployment solution for our users across the globe, as well as full management of the devices like we've never had before. It's also given us the power to let the users service their own devices via the Self-Service portal, extremely minimizing the amount of service calls our support teams to get now. 

Its also given us insight into how the devices are used on a day-to-day basis, allowing us to trim our available catalog and tailor the devices we deploy to their actual needs.

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. 

Also, the DEP enrollment process is great. Account creation and management of the SSO extensions have made it so the devices no longer require to be AD Bound, giving us the flexibility to have local accounts and really utilize the full extent of MacOS.

Inventory reporting could be better, however, that is already slated to improve with some of the new features Apple has announced in WWDC 2022. 

Managing the devices and getting their details is too much work to accomplish, but by using the API and some externally available and free tools, we've been able to get the data we need whenever we need it in a way that is more presentable to management and upper leadership. With the improvements coming down the road from Apple though, a lot of it will be much more seamless.

I've used the solution for over three years in my current role, however, I've worked inside of the product elsewhere since 2011.

We use the solution for internal compliance and inventory management.

Jamf Pro is highly compatible with Mac computers, iPads, and iPhones. It supports various IP configurations and is frequently used with tools like Jira and networks like the Apple Business Network.

Zero-touch deployment is the most valuable feature because many organizations have employees working from home. This feature allows devices to be configured and ready for use without needing physical handling by IT staff, making it important for remote work environments.

Jamf Pro provides inventory management capabilities. While it can gather inventory data for third-party applications, it cannot automatically deploy specific versions to every Mac or device in the inventory.

The solution could also add an Identity Manager feature.

I have been using Jamf Pro as a reseller for three years, and we use V11.2 of the solution.

The Jamf Pro application has had issues with stability, but it is currently performing well. There are instances of server latency. The service kept on loading, and nothing happened on the website.

I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.

Over 20 users are using this solution. It is suitable for enterprise customers. 

I rate the solution’s scalability an eight out of ten.

Technical support is good, and they have technical knowledge, but they tend to be less responsive. There have been instances where they take up to two to four hours, or sometimes until the next day, to respond to critical issues. 

Neutral

The initial setup is easy.

The deployment process for Jamf Pro involves several steps, from initial preparation to completion. First, it's crucial to assess the client's specific needs and advantages of the product. Finalizing terms and ensuring compliance with security standards may take a week or two. Once the client accepts the terms, license procurement usually takes a day or two.

After obtaining the license, the installation and training process begins. This includes configuring Jamf Pro according to the client's requirements and providing necessary training. Depending on the complexity of the setup and any additional requirements, such as software upgrades, this phase may take around a week or possibly longer.

Considering the various stages involved, the deployment process can take approximately a month or more to complete.

I rate the initial setup a nine out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy.

The product pricing is expensive.

I rate the product’s pricing a ten out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.

Jamf Pro offers firewall encryption and Palo Alto integration. The most important feature is the ability for customers to update their applications without manually deploying updates across platforms. Jamf Pro includes App Installers, a feature that automatically updates and deploys applications. This automation is crucial for maintaining up-to-date software. Additionally, Zero-Touch Deployment is significant because it eliminates the need for manual integration, simplifying the setup process. Proactive customer support is also an essential feature.

Many customers rely on third-party applications for various tasks. For instance, they often use Microsoft Defender to protect against external threats. We deploy such applications using Jamf Pro through packages and configuration profiles to efficiently enforce compliance standards across all users remotely.

All documentation available from Jamf Pro is accessible for customers to learn from.

Jamf Pro supports Apple devices. If you intend to use Genesys or upload feature-rich applications, you should use Apple devices.

Unlike many other MDM solutions, it excels in communicating with the App Store. It uses robust communication protocols, including IP and server connections, and leverages Apple services for user management. This high level of connectivity ensures that most devices can communicate with the Jamf server, enhancing the overall user experience. For instance, it integrates with Active Directory, providing a solid solution for organizations leveraging this technology

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

We use Jamf Pro to manage our Apple devices throughout our worldwide locations in both our offices and manufacturing factories. 

We deploy both iOS and macOS devices such as iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs. 

Jamf Pro is essential to our IT and InfoSec teams. It is used to deploy applications, update software versions, and offer patch management. We also set restrictions or push custom applications via configuration profiles and policies depending on department and role. 

Jamf Pro inventory updates are also essential for meeting our metrics and security goals & standards.

Jamf Pro has improved our organization by offering a bird's eye view of our Apple devices. We are able to monitor our assets and ensure they are up-to-date, compliant, secure, and being used as intended. 

Jamf Pro does a great job of staying out of the way of the end user while remaining very hands-on for admins at the helm. 

Jamf Pro is very quick in the way it reacts to the device in question. Even for actions that have a large scope, Jamf works very quickly - almost in real-time. 

Thanks to Smart Groups and patch management, a lot of the work being done is via a hands-off approach.

The most valuable aspect of the solution is speed. As opposed to other management solutions we use or have used, Jamf Pro is instant. I can deploy an application, restriction, script, patch update, etc. in real time and monitor the results. Nothing comes close to the ease of use of Jamf Pro. Our non-Apple devices are managed by InTune. When compared side by side to Jamf Pro, it's easy to see why Jamf is so well-loved in the Mac Admins community. Rather than having no ETA, or a window of 15 minutes to 15 hours, you can rely on Jamf to work as expected in a short or instant timeframe.

We use Installomator for patch management. Installomator is a massive curl script that grabs the latest available download for an application and installs silently. We are using Installomator for all applications it currently supports.

For patch management in Jamf, two Smart Groups are required as patch policies cannot be scoped as of now. This is not a major issue, as there is a great workaround by using a wrapped "member of" duplicate Smart Group.  However, being able to avoid two Smart Groups for patch management would be nice.

Jamf Pro has been in our organization for five years.

It is easy to add licenses if need be. We have added many iOS devices over the years quite easily.

We previously used AirWatch. This was before my time at my current organization. I am glad we made the switch to Jamf Pro.

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.

I have taken meetings with Kandji and tested devices through demos. Jamf Pro is still the preferred MDM for Apple devices in my opinion.

We use the product in a higher education environment that was completely unmanaged before Jamf. We have 8,000 devices in total that are now being gradually enrolled.

It's allowed us to manage our fleet and patch management. It has secured our devices and connected with our Mac users like never before.

The self-service is invaluable to the user. It's somewhere that the user to go and get institutional resources like software, bookmarks, or IT tools to help them.

Jamf needs to get an inbuilt remote support tool to allow the admin to remote into machines. At present, you can use third-party remote apps, however, a Jamf one would be better. Currently, Jamf allowed for TeamViewer integration, however, TeamViewer is very expensive these days and not worth the money they now charge.

I've been using Jamf since August, and I'm hugely impressed by the level of detail you can configure.   

We previously used Intune, which was not good enough for Macs.

Intune was evaluated as we already had it in use. However, we deemed it not suitable for our Mac estate.

We use the solution to manage all of our Apple devices. We are a K12 School in New Zealand that have over 3000+ students and 400+ staff that all use and learn from Apple devices.

Being a K-12 School we have over 50+ packages in our Jamf instance that get deployed and managed. It's also important for us, as, being a school, we needed to protect both teachers and students. Jamf offers many security features - one being SSO with Microsoft Azure - which helps students and staff log into all their resources with ease while protecting our staff and students' privacy.

As our number of students grew and grew, staffing also grew, which means more and more devices. Apple has been the vast majority of devices in the school, including BYOD devices. We had to move to a more modern management system that would be easy and gave us future features and protection. Jamf was the solution! We migrated and moved all our packages, software, and scripts from Munki (an open-source local solution) to Jamf and got to work on improving and using the more modern features that both Apple and Jamf offered.

The Automated Device Enrolment is great! It is, by far, the very best feature! After a year of testing and perfecting the Jamf we got it to a point where each device is now zero-touch deployment. It's been saving the IT department so much more time and effort. Our Helpdesk tickets dropped about 40% - making it easier for us to focus on more important tasks.

Another great feature is just being readily available in the cloud. Moving from on-prem to cloud made deployment so much easier. We no longer needed the staff to come into the school just to install Microsoft Office or any updates that piled up.

One feature or improvement that would be awesome is some sort of mobile app from Jamf that can be used to alert admins of custom alerts or even an option when creating or editing a Smart Computer Group or Smart Mobile Group, to select App Notification as well as email notification when the group has changed. For example, over the weekend I'm not checking work emails. However, if a device over the weekend is out of date or needs attention, then the app could notify me and I could action it.              

We've used the solution for six years - since 2016.

We've never had any issues, server loss or down time. Jamf always organized server upgrades after work hours or in the weekends so it didn't affect any devices.

Jamf has come a very long way since I first started using it in 2016 and Apple has a lot to do with that. The Jamf community and Apple community have grown in the past 3 years and there's a reason for that - a lot more businesses are implementing Apple devices. 

Over the past 6 years, I've only had to contact customer support twice and each time I got a resolution! Jamf customer service always keeps me updated and never left me in the dark.

Positive

We used an open-source tool called Munki and we made the switch due to the fact that it started to become unreliable. You couldn't update it off-site and it lacked security (especially unsigned packages).

The initial setup was straightforward as we had everything already prepared. However, it was also complex as there were a few differences between what I was used to and what Jamf is.

We handled the implementation in-house.

I understand Jamf isn't the cheapest solution out there, however, it is by far the best bang for your buck! You get what you pay for, basically. Jamf is always ready whenever Apple makes changes, and, for 6 years straight, there has never been any downtime or server failures.

We did evaluate other options, however, I knew plenty of people in the Mac Admin communities that spoke highly of Jamf Pro.

Jamf is the best available MDM solution for Apple devices and there is no comparison in the market. 

I have been using Jamf services for years and am happy to say that Jamf welcomes more and more capability to its product line.

There is also zero-day support to all new Apple OS.  

I would recommend Jamf to you if you need solutions for software delivery, hardware and software inventory and its usage, cloud-based services, role-based administration and audit reports, cross-platform support, its ease of use, simplification, automation, integration and patch management. 

We would also take some time to look at additional product cycles around Jamf Pro, including Jamf Connect and Jamf Protect. Jamf Connect is a cloud-based solution that streamlines Mac authentication and identity management. Jamf Protect is an endpoint protection solution built exclusively for Mac devices.

Jamf brings the best MDM solution along with the best end user experience. As a product, it is best in class. I like the product overall, including its services like policy for deployment of apps, scripts, integrations, or configuration profiles which gives you granular control allowing you to make sure the device is compliant with respect to OS hardening standards. 

Jamf Service empowers the users with the self-help capability to install, uninstall, or reinstall an application on their own - along with Quick Link Bookmarks or ebooks and its seamless integration with Mac App Store apps. I see Jamf as a robust product with a high amount of customisation, integration, and automation. It has a very big and ever increasing community which is always there to help you.

Listed below are a few improvements Jamf Pro brings to our organization:

• Improved compliance and risk management
• Improved business process outcomes
• Internal/operational efficiencies
• Innovation
• Improved business process agility
• Improved customer relations/service

Below are a few of the most valuable features which are also key factors as to why we choose Jamf Pro:

• Strong customer focus
• Product functionality and performance
• Strong user community
• Strong consulting partnership
• Strong services expertise
• Product roadmap and future vision
• Breadth of services

IN addition to Jamf Pro, I like Jamf Connect and Jamf Protect. Jamf Connect is a cloud-based solution that streamlines Mac authentication and identity management whereas Jamf Protect is an endpoint protection solution built exclusively for Mac devices.

Every Product line or service has some issue. What is important for me is how soon they can provide a fix as this will reduce the overall impact in my environment. At times we see Product Issues (PI) in Jamf Pro - namely bugs - however, Jamf support is good at fixing the issue, and if they do not have any immediate fix then at least they provide a workaround until we have a fix available from Jamf. 

The patch management needs improvement in Jamf Pro. That said, I can see it in the roadmap.

I have been using Jamf for six-plus years now.

We didn't have any previous MDM solution as robust as Jamf Pro.

Jamf Pro brings in cost-based solutions which are scalable for any small, mid, or large-scale organization.

Yes, We did evaluate Microsoft products, however, Jamf Pro just nailed it.

Below are a few product's capabilities:

• Patching
• Software Distribution
• Inventory and Software Use
• Scalability
• Administration and Usage
• Customization
• Integration
• Cross-Platform Support

Our two-person IT team uses Jamf to manage more than 10,000 macOS and iOS devices across the globe. We use it to manage all Apple devices from new mergers and acquisitions. 

Jamf Pro centralizes management for all corporate Apple devices, and Jamf Self Service has helped us eliminate unnecessary help tickets. We opted for Jamf Cloud, which has reduced our workload because Jamf takes care of all the maintenance, upgrades, and backups. 

The solution's tightly integrated workflows have made it easy to deploy, manage, offboard, or reissue a device. Jamf also offers support for the latest Apple OS and hardware on the same day they are released.  

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.

Jamf Pro and Intune conditional access integration also offers secure access to corporate data. Jamf Connect allows us to integrate and manage cloud identity providers locally on Macs. We can also integrate Jamf Pro and Jamf Protect for great remediation workflows that ensure the devices stay secure and compliant.

It would be nice if Jamf added an onboarding tool integrated into Jamf Connect during the automated DEP enrollment workflow. It would also improve the user experience if Jamf integrated native macOS notifications, with the option to interact within the notification center.

The Jamfhelper tool could be enhanced with features like a progress bar, dropdown list, and shutdown deferral. Also, it would be really great if we could get an option to export policy logs for reporting purposes.

We've been using Jamf Pro for more than seven years.

Jamf is really stable.

Jamf's scalability is good.

Jamf Support is great, and they provide premium 24/7 support, with a dedicated support engineer as well. It's been a great experience so far.

Positive

We formerly used VMware AirWatch earlier, but we switched to Jamf because AirWatch didn't support the latest Apple OS and hardware releases. Also, VMware's support and user community weren't as good as Jamf's.

The initial Jamf setup was straightforward, but we had to tweak things based on our requirements and existing environment. We had help from Jamf Professional Services and Support during the initial kickstart session.

We opted for Jamf Professional Services, and they helped a two-person in-house team, including me, implement the solution.

You'll see a return in three to five years.

You can find Jamf's pricing online, and I would recommend contacting their sales and support staff to see if they can offer any additional discounts.

I rate Jamf Pro 10 out of 10. It's a great product, and I think it's the gold standard for Apple enterprise management.