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JumpCloud vs WatchGuard Technologies

JumpCloud sells a cloud-based directory service that connects user identities to the systems, applications, and networks that need to be accessed. WatchGuard Technologies sells a Unified Security Platform that combines network, endpoint, identity and cloud protection, purpose-built for MSPs servicing midsize companies and SMBs. CISO Tribune files both under Workforce IAM and SSO. 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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JumpCloud vs WatchGuard Technologies: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
JumpCloudJumpCloud sells a cloud-based directory service that connects user identities to the systems, applications, and networks that need to be accessed.jumpcloud.comWatchGuard TechnologiesWatchGuard Technologies sells a Unified Security Platform that combines network, endpoint, identity and cloud protection, purpose-built for MSPs servicing midsize companies and SMBs.watchguard.com
What it sells
  • 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.
  • Unified Security Platform[1][5]WatchGuard unifies network, endpoint, identity and cloud protection under one agent, one console and one AI intelligence layer.
  • Firebox M Series[9]Firebox M Series rackmount appliances provide NGFW features.
  • Endpoint Security 360[11]WatchGuard Endpoint Security 360 is an autonomous zero trust endpoint detection and response solution.
  • AuthPoint[7][12][13]WatchGuard AuthPoint provides cloud-based authentication and access to applications.
  • Total Identity Security[13]Total Identity Security combines AuthPoint MFA with Dark Web Credential Monitoring.
  • WatchGuard Cloud[1][5][7][9][13]WatchGuard Cloud is built for MSPs and gives one place to deploy, standardize, monitor and report across all customers.
  • Compliance Reporting[15]WatchGuard Compliance Reporting offers configurable compliance controls and reports for regulatory needs.
Categories
Headquarters
Denver, United States[3]Seattle, United States[4]
Founded
2012[3]Not stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesOwned by Vector Capital since 2022[6]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • 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]
  • July 7, 2026WatchGuard Technologies appointed Vincent Hwang as Chief Product Officer, reporting to CEO Joe Smolarski.[16]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 3, 2026[6]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: listed, seen October 30, 2026[6]
Who it fits
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.WatchGuard delivers its security to businesses exclusively through managed service provider and reseller partners. Businesses receive protection configured and managed for them by a local WatchGuard partner. WatchGuard describes its devices as suited to securing branch offices, distributed networks and large data centers. WatchGuard secure access points are described for small offices, retail locations, schools, warehouses and outdoor deployments. WatchGuard Endpoint Security 360 is described as suited to organizations and MSPs.
Last verified
November 9, 2026September 27, 2026

Where they overlap

  • JumpCloud and WatchGuard Technologies are both filed under Workforce IAM and SSO.
  • Both are headquartered in the United States.

Where they differ, field by field

  • JumpCloud's primary category is Workforce IAM and SSO; WatchGuard Technologies's is Firewalls and NGFW.
  • JumpCloud is also filed under Endpoint management and application control. WatchGuard Technologies is also filed under Identity threat detection and response and EDR and XDR.
  • JumpCloud lists Unified Endpoint Management, Cloud LDAP and Apple MDM. WatchGuard Technologies lists Unified Security Platform, Firebox M Series, Endpoint Security 360, AuthPoint, Total Identity Security and 2 more.
  • JumpCloud is headquartered in Denver, United States. WatchGuard Technologies is headquartered in Seattle, United States.
  • JumpCloud was founded in 2012.
  • WatchGuard Technologies is owned by Vector Capital, since 2022.

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.

What it sells: WatchGuard Technologies

What Firebox M Series does[9]
Firebox M Series rackmount appliances provide NGFW features. Firebox rackmount appliances integrate with WatchGuard Cloud and ThreatSync and offer centralized management and AI-powered XDR correlation.
What Endpoint Security 360 does[11]
WatchGuard Endpoint Security 360 is an autonomous zero trust endpoint detection and response solution that blocks unknown applications automatically and continuously monitors trusted applications for signs of compromise. WatchGuard Endpoint Security 360 provides visibility into blocked executions, compromised trusted applications and the progression of attacks across endpoints.
What AuthPoint does[7][12][13]
WatchGuard AuthPoint provides cloud-based authentication and access to applications. AuthPoint MFA supports push, passkeys, TOTP, QR codes, hardware tokens and zero trust policies. AuthPoint is managed in WatchGuard Cloud, which configures policies, synchronizes users and enforces controls from one interface.
What Total Identity Security does[13]
Total Identity Security combines AuthPoint MFA with Dark Web Credential Monitoring. WatchGuard continuously monitors workforce user credentials across dark web, deep web and breach databases using AI-driven intelligence, and can alert affected end users directly. WatchGuard Cloud lets MSPs manage MFA and credential monitoring across customer accounts.
What WatchGuard Cloud does[1][5][7][9][13]
WatchGuard Cloud is built for MSPs and gives one place to deploy, standardize, monitor and report across all customers. ThreatSync XDR is part of WatchGuard Cloud and correlates activity across WatchGuard security layers. WatchGuard Cloud provides visibility, configuration control and real-time threat monitoring so MSPs can manage network security from anywhere with an Internet connection.
What Compliance Reporting does[15]
WatchGuard Compliance Reporting offers configurable compliance controls and reports for regulatory needs. WatchGuard Compliance Reporting is integrated with WatchGuard NDR and WatchGuard SaaS, delivering over 100 AI-refined network cybersecurity controls. WatchGuard Compliance Reporting includes configurable compliance report templates for ISO-27001, NIST 800-53, NIST 171/CMMC, UK Cyber Essentials, FFIEC, CISA Ransomware Defense, Cyber Insurance Compliance and Supply Chain Compliance.

Questions about JumpCloud and WatchGuard Technologies

What do JumpCloud and WatchGuard Technologies sell?
JumpCloud sells Unified Endpoint Management, Cloud LDAP and Apple MDM. WatchGuard Technologies sells Unified Security Platform, Firebox M Series, Endpoint Security 360, AuthPoint, Total Identity Security and 2 more.
Are JumpCloud and WatchGuard Technologies in the same category?
They share Workforce IAM and SSO. JumpCloud's primary category is Workforce IAM and SSO and WatchGuard Technologies's is Firewalls and NGFW.
Where are JumpCloud and WatchGuard Technologies headquartered?
JumpCloud is headquartered in Denver, United States. WatchGuard Technologies is headquartered in Seattle, United States.
When were JumpCloud and WatchGuard Technologies founded?
JumpCloud was founded in 2012.
Who owns JumpCloud and WatchGuard Technologies?
WatchGuard Technologies is owned by Vector Capital, since 2022.
Who are JumpCloud and WatchGuard Technologies sold to?
From its own pages, the company lists Financial Services as an industry. WatchGuard delivers its security to businesses exclusively through managed service provider and reseller partners.
What have JumpCloud and WatchGuard Technologies announced recently?
October 28, 2026: JumpCloud announced new features that build security compliance into daily IT work across users, devices, and AI agents. July 7, 2026: WatchGuard Technologies appointed Vincent Hwang as Chief Product Officer, reporting to CEO Joe Smolarski.

About JumpCloud

JumpCloud sells a cloud-based directory service that connects user identities to the systems, applications, and networks that need to be accessed.[7]

JumpCloud says its platform unifies identity, device, and access management across every human, machine, and agent in an organization. JumpCloud says 250,000+ organizations choose JumpCloud as the unified identity platform built for every identity: human, machine, and agent. Pricing packages run from startup to enterprise, and a higher package adds Zero Trust, AI and SaaS management, and premium support.[2][8][9]

JumpCloud Unified Endpoint Management manages macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, iPadOS and Android devices. The service brings security, identity, authentication, and remote access and control into a single console. Admins can define and apply similar policies across different operating systems from a central location. Patching and version control use patch scheduling and automation for Windows, macOS, and Linux (Ubuntu), as well as Chrome browsers. MFA can be enforced on devices with push notifications, TOTP tokens, hardware authenticators, or biometrics. Reports can demonstrate compliance with common standards such as SOC 2, HIPAA, and NIST for all devices.[8][10]

JumpCloud's Apple MDM ensures Apple devices and their users remain secure, with the right permissions and settings, no matter where they operate. Management is offered for company-owned Macs, and company-owned and BYOD iPhones and iPads. JumpCloud integrates directly with an Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager account. Zero-Touch Enrollment automates onboarding processes like device configurations and automatic software installation. Policies can protect device data with FileVault encryption, protect USB storage, implement firewalls, and secure browsers. JumpCloud Go is a hardware-protected, phishing-resistant passwordless login method.

Windows devices can be enrolled with single-click automated enrollment workflows that save time and eliminate tedious manual processes. Windows device management covers securing, monitoring, and controlling a fleet of Windows devices throughout their entire lifecycle. Policies and configurations are applied and enforced based on the signed-in user's identity, not just the device itself.[12]

JumpCloud's Cloud LDAP servers are self-supported and maintained. The offering is OpenLDAP RFC 2307-compliant and encrypted by LDAPS and Start TLS, and multi-factor authentication can be required upon entry to LDAP resources. Users connect to their on-premises resources from anywhere with no hardware requirements. Group-based access controls streamline LDAP management, whether from the JumpCloud Admin Portal, via the command line, or through RESTful APIs. JumpCloud provides authentication mechanisms, including MFA, for any application or service that can defer authentication via LDAP.[13]

JumpCloud is open by design: SCIM, OIDC, SAML, and exportable policy-as-code are part of the platform. Customers running Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 can integrate what they have. Organizations can standardize for SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and the upcoming EU AI Act with built-in controls and audit-ready reporting.[8]

JumpCloud offers pricing for higher education, K-12 school systems and other educational institutions, special pricing for nonprofits, and exclusive pricing for MSPs and channel partners that join its partner program. JumpCloud also offers professional services to plan, implement, and maintain a JumpCloud instance. JumpCloud has built a global network of edge nodes that operate autonomously from its central infrastructure. If central infrastructure has an outage, customer systems can continue authenticating against these edge servers via LDAP.[1][7][9][13]

JumpCloud on the record

Sources

JumpCloud full record

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  2. [2]PressJumpCloud · jumpcloud.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
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  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
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  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

WatchGuard Technologies full record

  1. [1]watchguard.comWatchGuard Technologies · watchguard.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Watchguard launches new high performance firebox appliances secure modernWatchGuard Technologies · watchguard.com · published June 2, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]vectorcapital.comVector Capital · vectorcapital.com · published July 5, 2022 · Tier A
  4. [4]Dex991WatchGuard Technologies via SEC EDGAR · sec.gov · published July 25, 2006 · Tier A
  5. [5]WatchGuard | Comprehensive Cybersecurity SolutionsWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed October 30, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]WatchGuard Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed October 30, 2026 · Tier C
  7. [7]Centralized Management & Visibility | WatchGuard CloudWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Managed Security Services for MSPs | WatchGuardWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Rackmount Firewall Appliances | WatchGuardWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
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  11. [11]WatchGuard Endpoint Security 360 - Zero Trust EDRWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]AuthPoint 30-Day Free Trial | WatchGuard Free AuthPointWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]AuthPoint Total Identity Security | WatchGuardWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Secure Wireless APs for Your Business | WatchGuardWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]Compliance Reporting | WatchGuardWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]WatchGuard Appoints Vincent Hwang as Chief Product OfficerWatchGuard Technologies · published July 7, 2026 · Tier A

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