Jamf Pro vs Kandji Pricing (2026)
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Jamf Pro vs Iru (formerly Kandji)

Mobile Device Management (MDM) pricing comparison · 2026

Jamf Pro is quote-based, while Iru (formerly Kandji) is quote-based. These products use different pricing models ( vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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Jamf Pro
Jamf Pro pricing starts at $4/month/device for Jamf Now, $5.
verified 4mo ago
$286 $253K
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Iru (formerly Kandji)
Iru (formerly Kandji) does not publish public pricing.
verified 5mo ago
$286 $253K
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Recorded annual contract medians
Jamf median is $252K less than Iru · different customer contracts; not a quote
Cheapest $286
Spread 100%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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Custom pricing
Custom
all tiers are quote-only
Custom pricing
Custom
all tiers are quote-only
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$286/yr
Vendr · n=32
Median annual
$253K/yr
Vendr · n=7 · limited data
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 13 sourced facts
9 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 4mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 8 sourced facts
5 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 5mo ago
Confidence Limited confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Jamf Certification Costs
    $2,000-$5,000
    2 sources
  • Jamf Connect for SSO/Identity (Separate Purchase)
    15-25% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Minimum Device Requirements
    $4,000/year minimum
    2 sources
  • Price Increases at Renewal
    10-25% increase
    2 sources
  • Aggressive Sales Tactics
    Time cost of managing unwanted contact
    1 source
5 documented
  • Professional Services
    $3,000 to $15,000
    1 source
  • Sandbox Instance Module for iOS
    5–10% above the base iOS pricing
    1 source
  • Assessments, Audits, and Custom Integrations
    $5,000 to $50,000
    1 source
  • Overage Charges
    100–150% of the negotiated per-device rate
    1 source
  • Flexible Billing Premium
    2–5% higher in annualized cost
    1 source
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Jamf
Iru
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
—
—
Commitment
1 year typical
Kandji's pricing model is built around managed device count, often using a "50-device bucket model" where contracts are structured around increments of 50 devices.
Price escalation
Users report 10-25% increases at renewal with account manager rotation
7%
Can downgrade
No
—
Based on 3 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.8out of 5 (288)
Best for
Teams already on Jamf for Mac
Watch out
Expensive pricing compared to competitors
TrustRadius
8.4out of 5 (21)
Best for
IT teams managing mixed or Apple-centric device fleets
Watch out
Limited Cross-Platform Support
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Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Jamf Pro

Custom pricing
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Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Iru (formerly Kandji)

Custom pricing
4 plans
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — Jamf Pro uses pricing while Iru (formerly Kandji) uses pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

Jamf Pro

Custom pricing
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Iru (formerly Kandji)

Custom pricing
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Jamf Pro and Kandji both operate in the mobile device management (mdm) category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Jamf Pro Iru (formerly Kandji)
Included in Jamf for Mac Custom Custom
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) — Custom
Vulnerability Management — Custom
Workforce Identity — Custom

Market Intelligence

Jamf Pro

Median annual cost
$286
Based on
32 deals

Iru (formerly Kandji)

Median annual cost
$252,500
Based on
7 deals

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Jamf Pro 5 hidden costs

medium
Jamf Certification Costs $2,000-$5,000 (source dated Mar 2025)
high
Jamf Connect for SSO/Identity (Separate Purchase) 15-25% of license costs
medium
Minimum Device Requirements $4,000/year minimum
medium
Price Increases at Renewal 10-25% increase
low
Aggressive Sales Tactics Time cost of managing unwanted contact
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Iru (formerly Kandji) 5 hidden costs

high
Professional Services $3,000 to $15,000 (source dated Jul 2026)
low
Sandbox Instance Module for iOS 5–10% above the base iOS pricing
high
Assessments, Audits, and Custom Integrations $5,000 to $50,000
high
Overage Charges 100–150% of the negotiated per-device rate
low
Flexible Billing Premium 2–5% higher in annualized cost
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Contract Terms

Term Jamf Pro Iru (formerly Kandji)
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation — —
Minimum commitment 1 year typical Kandji's pricing model is built around managed device count, often using a "50-device bucket model" where contracts are structured around increments of 50 devices.
Price escalation Users report 10-25% increases at renewal with account manager rotation 7%
Can downgrade No —

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