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Jamf vs JumpCloud

Jamf sells Apple device management and security software for organizations that run Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro and Apple TV devices. JumpCloud sells a cloud-based directory service that connects user identities to the systems, applications, and networks that need to be accessed. CISO Tribune files both under Endpoint management and application control. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Jamf vs JumpCloud: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
JamfJamf sells Apple device management and security software for organizations that run Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro and Apple TV devices.jamf.comJumpCloudJumpCloud sells a cloud-based directory service that connects user identities to the systems, applications, and networks that need to be accessed.jumpcloud.com
What it sells
  • Jamf Pro[4][5][8][10][11]Apple device management and security for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
  • Jamf Compliance Editor[5]A free Jamf Pro add-on utility for compliance baselines on Apple devices.
  • Unified Endpoint ManagementUnified Endpoint Management manages desktop and mobile devices from one console.
  • Cloud LDAP[4][13]Cloud LDAP servers are self-supported and maintained by JumpCloud.
  • Apple MDM[11]JumpCloud's Apple MDM keeps Apple devices and their users secure.
Categories
Headquarters
Minneapolis, United StatesDenver, United States[3]
Founded
Not stated on its pages2012[3]
Ownership and funding
Owned by Francisco Partners since 2026[2][4][6][7]Not stated on its pages
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • September 14, 2026Jamf announced same-day support for Apple's macOS Golden Gate 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27 and watchOS 27 as those releases became generally available.[12]
  • June 30, 2026Jamf announced that its AI Governance capability is now available.[13]
  • October 28, 2026JumpCloud announced new features that build security compliance into daily IT work across users, devices, and AI agents.[17]
  • September 10, 2026JumpCloud extended its Agentic IAM offering with new controls aimed at autonomous AI agents.[5]
  • June 22, 2026JumpCloud appointed Tracy Knox to its board of directors, where she will chair the Audit Committee.[14]
  • March 2, 2026JumpCloud appointed Roland Palmer as Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Security.[16]
  • January 8, 2026JumpCloud announced it has acquired MacSolution, described as the largest managed service provider of JumpCloud in the Americas.[15]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 4, 2026[6]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 3, 2026[6]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, Jamf sells mainly to organizations that use Apple devices, whether they have a handful of devices or very large fleets. Jamf offers purpose-built Apple device management and security for schools. Jamf offers a small business solution for Mac and mobile devices. Jamf Compliance Editor speaks to regulated industries and government agencies that must harden and secure endpoints.From its own pages, the company lists Financial Services as an industry. It also lists Healthcare as an industry. Its use case list includes Modernize Active Directory.
Last verified
September 27, 2026November 9, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Jamf and JumpCloud are both filed under Endpoint management and application control.
  • Both are headquartered in the United States.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Jamf's primary category is Endpoint management and application control; JumpCloud's is Workforce IAM and SSO.
  • Jamf is also filed under Mobile security.
  • Jamf lists Jamf Pro and Jamf Compliance Editor. JumpCloud lists Unified Endpoint Management, Cloud LDAP and Apple MDM.
  • Jamf is headquartered in Minneapolis, United States. JumpCloud is headquartered in Denver, United States.
  • JumpCloud was founded in 2012.
  • Jamf is owned by Francisco Partners, since 2026.

What it sells: Jamf

What Jamf Pro does[4][5][8][10][11]
Jamf Pro helps IT teams configure, protect and patch devices using native Apple features. It provisions Mac, iPhone, iPad or Apple TV with zero-touch deployment and collects hardware, software and security configuration details from Apple devices. It uses Declarative Device Management for device settings, commands, app installations and restrictions. It is available with Jamf for Mac or Jamf for Mobile.
What Jamf Compliance Editor does[5]
Jamf Compliance Editor gives macOS, iOS, iPadOS and visionOS system administrators a way to establish and manage compliance baselines on their fleet of Apple devices. It is built on the macOS Security Compliance Project hosted by NIST. It produces PDF, Excel, HTML and Adoc files for audit review.

What it sells: JumpCloud

What Unified Endpoint Management does
JumpCloud Unified Endpoint Management manages macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS/iPadOS and Android devices. It integrates security, identity, authentication, and remote access and control into a single console. Admins can define and apply similar policies across different OS platforms from a central location.
What Cloud LDAP does[4][13]
JumpCloud's Cloud LDAP servers are self-supported and maintained. The offering is OpenLDAP RFC 2307-compliant and encrypted by LDAPS and Start TLS. Multi-factor authentication can be required upon entry to LDAP resources.
What Apple MDM does[11]
JumpCloud's Apple MDM ensures Apple devices and their users remain secure, with the right permissions and settings, no matter where they operate. JumpCloud integrates directly with an Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager account.

Questions about Jamf and JumpCloud

What do Jamf and JumpCloud sell?
Jamf sells Jamf Pro and Jamf Compliance Editor. JumpCloud sells Unified Endpoint Management, Cloud LDAP and Apple MDM.
Are Jamf and JumpCloud in the same category?
They share Endpoint management and application control. Jamf's primary category is Endpoint management and application control and JumpCloud's is Workforce IAM and SSO.
Where are Jamf and JumpCloud headquartered?
Jamf is headquartered in Minneapolis, United States. JumpCloud is headquartered in Denver, United States.
When were Jamf and JumpCloud founded?
JumpCloud was founded in 2012.
Who owns Jamf and JumpCloud?
Jamf is owned by Francisco Partners, since 2026.
Who are Jamf and JumpCloud sold to?
From its own pages, Jamf sells mainly to organizations that use Apple devices, whether they have a handful of devices or very large fleets. From its own pages, the company lists Financial Services as an industry.
What have Jamf and JumpCloud announced recently?
September 14, 2026: Jamf announced same-day support for Apple's macOS Golden Gate 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27 and watchOS 27 as those releases became generally available. October 28, 2026: JumpCloud announced new features that build security compliance into daily IT work across users, devices, and AI agents.

About Jamf

Jamf sells Apple device management and security software for organizations that run Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro and Apple TV devices. Jamf delivers enterprise Apple management and security for organizations with a handful of devices or tens of thousands. Jamf says it has over 20 years of experience.[1]

Jamf offers a platform designed to manage and secure Apple across a Mac fleet. Jamf offers a mobile-first solution that secures devices and data. Jamf offers purpose-built Apple device management and security for schools. Jamf offers a small business solution to set up, manage and secure Mac and mobile devices.

Jamf Pro is the management product. Jamf Pro is designed to manage and secure Apple devices from anywhere. Jamf Pro provisions Mac, iPhone, iPad or Apple TV with zero-touch deployment, including BYOD. Jamf Pro uses policies and scripts to customize devices, going beyond configuration profiles. Jamf Pro lets IT teams create dynamic device and user groups and navigate them with AI Assistant. Jamf Pro automatically collects hardware, software and security configuration details from Apple devices. Jamf Pro manages device settings, commands, app installations and restrictions across Apple devices with Declarative Device Management.[8]

On the security side, Jamf Pro helps IT teams configure, protect and patch devices using native Apple features. Jamf Pro provides automated and secure app management. Jamf Pro lets users install apps, update software and maintain their own devices. Jamf Pro applies automated configurations that use device security baselines based on industry benchmarks. Jamf Pro can manage device settings and configurations, restrict malicious software and patch Apple devices without needing user interaction. Jamf Pro is available with Jamf for Mac or Jamf for Mobile.[8]

Jamf integrates with existing technology. Jamf integrates with Entra, Power BI, Security Copilot and Sentinel. Jamf integrates with Google Workspace, Cloud Identity, Chrome Enterprise and Security Operations. Jamf integrates with Okta Identity Cloud, Okta Verify and Okta Identity Threat Protection. Jamf says its platform comes with hundreds of integrations. Jamf says AI Assistant gives IT and Security teams instant support and action-oriented capabilities. Jamf offers enterprise organizations a way to see, govern and deploy vendor-correct configuration for AI tools across the Mac fleet. Jamf says AI Governance is built into Jamf for Mac and deploys through the management plane, at the OS level.[8][9]

Jamf Compliance Editor is a free-to-use Jamf Pro add-on utility. Jamf Compliance Editor gives macOS, iOS, iPadOS and visionOS system administrators a way to establish and manage compliance baselines on their fleet of Apple devices. Jamf Compliance Editor is built on the macOS Security Compliance Project, hosted by the United States government agency NIST. Jamf Compliance Editor supports all variations of benchmark and baselines currently offered by the macOS Security Compliance Project. Jamf Compliance Editor produces PDF, Excel, HTML and Adoc files for audit review, with an option to add branding.[5]

Jamf describes the Platform API Gateway as one entry point for every Jamf API. Jamf says an integration is created in Jamf Account and can call blueprints, device inventory, Jamf Pro, Jamf Security Cloud and the rest of the platform. Jamf states that integrations are valid for six months.[10]

Jamf describes its cloud security practices. Jamf Cloud uses TLS 1.2 and AES-256 bit encryption for data at rest and in transit between a managed endpoint and the Jamf Pro server. Jamf keeps data logically separate on various layers throughout the Jamf Cloud infrastructure. Jamf Cloud replicates databases continuously to another server in a different data center. Jamf has a dedicated global team of engineers to monitor cloud availability. Jamf has a dedicated product security team that tests for and resolves product security issues. Jamf says customers can request security questionnaires and assurance reports (CAIQ, SOC 2, ISO certificate).[1][3][5][11]

Jamf on the record

Sources

Jamf full record

  1. [1]ProductsJamf · jamf.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Tm264539d2 ex99 1Jamf via SEC EDGAR · sec.gov · published January 30, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]PrivacyJamf · jamf.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Jamf Apple Device Management. Mac iPad iPhone TV Apple MDMJamf · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Establishing Compliance Baselines with Compliance EditorJamf · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Jamf Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier C
  7. [7]Jamf Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier C
  8. [8]Jamf Pro. Apple Mobile Device Management & MDM SoftwareJamf · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Generative AI Governance on Mac: See and Govern Shadow AI at ScaleJamf · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Getting startedJamf · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Jamf | Information Security - We practice what we preach.Jamf · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Jamf announces same-day support for macOS Golden Gate 27, iOS 27 and other OS 27 releasesJamf · published September 14, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]AI governance for Mac: AI usage managementJamf · published June 30, 2026 · Tier A

JumpCloud full record

  1. [1]jumpcloud.comJumpCloud · jumpcloud.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]PressJumpCloud · jumpcloud.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]H.I.G. Growth Partners Invests in JumpCloud $100M Series E FinancingJumpCloud via Business Wire · businesswire.com · published January 12, 2021 · Tier A
  4. [4]JumpCloud: Unified Platform for Identity, Access, & DevicesJumpCloud · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]JumpCloud extends Agentic IAM with new controls for autonomous AI agentsSiliconANGLE · published September 10, 2026 · Tier B
  6. [6]JumpCloud Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier C
  7. [7]JumpCloud TrustJumpCloud · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Why Organizations Choose JumpCloud’s Unified PlatformJumpCloud · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Pricing - JumpCloudJumpCloud · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Unified Endpoint Management Solution - JumpCloudJumpCloud · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Apple MDM - JumpCloudJumpCloud · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Windows Management - JumpCloudJumpCloud · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Cloud LDAP - All of The Benefits, None of the Hassle - JumpCloudJumpCloud · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]JumpCloud Appoints Seasoned Financial Leader Tracy Knox to Board of DirectorsJumpCloud · published June 22, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]JumpCloud Acquires MacSolution to Shape New Enterprise Future in BrazilJumpCloud · published January 8, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]JumpCloud Names Roland Palmer as CISO to Lead Global Security StrategyJumpCloud · published March 2, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]JumpCloud Makes Continuous Compliance Easier in the Agentic EraJumpCloud · published October 28, 2026 · Tier A

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