# Apple Business Essentials vs Jamf Comparison

| | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 5 | 2,304 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $12.50 1 Device | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Apple Business Essentials

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Easy Implementation (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)

### Jamf

Pros:
- Device Management (98 reviews)
- Ease of Use (93 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (30 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (27 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (1808 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (1848 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.4 (1713 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1618 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (1766 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.3 (1594 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 9.4 (1718 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Apple Business Essentials

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Jamf

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Jamf for Mac

Price: $12.50 1 Device

Description: Jamf gives organizations a purpose-built way to manage, secure and onboard Macs at scale. It works as a complete Apple platform or integrates smoothly into Windows-centric environments. IT teams get powerful automation, Security teams get accurate telemetry and compliance insights, and users get an exceptional, native Apple experience. 

Why Organizations Choose Jamf 

Modern macOS management with Declarative Device Management and zero-touch onboarding 

Apple-native endpoint security with rich telemetry and SIEM integration 

Automated compliance with full support for all mSCP baselines 

Identity-based access and password sync across Mac and Windows 

Zero Trust access that removes the need for traditional VPNs 

Automated updates, app deployments and workflows that reduce IT workload 

Self Service+, giving employees an intuitive way to install apps, access resources, run automations and troubleshoot issues independently 

A seamless, native Mac experience that improves productivity and satisfaction 

Built for teams that want Mac done right 

From growing mid-market organizations to global enterprises, Jamf delivers the management, security and automation capabilities Apple requires while extending the value of your existing tools and security stack. 

Key Features:
- Core macOS device management and workflow automation Endpoint protection
- Vulnerability management and content filtering Identity and access management
- Zero Trust Network Access

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/jamf/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Mobile Application Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apple Business Essentials** | N/A | N/A |
| **Jamf** | 7.7/10 | 24 |

#### Agentic AI - Mobile Application Management

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.4 (15 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.7 (16 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.4 (14 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 

### Mobile Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apple Business Essentials** | N/A | N/A |
| **Jamf** | 8.6/10 | 96 |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | 8.7 (80 reviews) | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (83 reviews) | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (85 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Mangement** | Not enough data | 9.2 (86 reviews) | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.1 (84 reviews) | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | 8.6 (76 reviews) | 
| **Mobile VPN** | Not enough data | 7.5 (74 reviews) | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | 7.5 (71 reviews) | 
| **Attacks** | Not enough data | 8.4 (74 reviews) | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apple Business Essentials** | N/A | N/A |
| **Jamf** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mobile Device Management (MDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apple Business Essentials** | N/A | N/A |
| **Jamf** | 8.5/10 | 1343 |

#### Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Regulation Compliant** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1011 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Systems Support** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Apple Support** | Not enough data | 9.4 (1209 reviews) | 
| **Android Support** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Management

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Applicatons Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1155 reviews) | 
| **Applications Consolidation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (964 reviews) | 
| **Whitelist** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Blacklist** | Not enough data | 8.6 (980 reviews) | 
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1052 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lockdown Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Session Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Monitoring & Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Software Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deployment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1111 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1122 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Mobile Device Management (MDM)

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.6 (100 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (97 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (105 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.0 (95 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 8.0 (93 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.8 (93 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.0 (94 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Tracking/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Reset** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onsite Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Android Devices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys & Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Signage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcode/Ticket Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Touch Screen** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Point of Sale (POS)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Timeout** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-app mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **QR Codes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Location Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Browsing Restrictions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable User Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Check-In/Check-Out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Browsing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Looping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Ordering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For iPad Devices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single-app mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Check-in/Check-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ticketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Order Entry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Broadcast Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visitor Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wireless Internet Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollments/Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic User/Device Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Kiosk Mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Update/Installation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Synchronization Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IT Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wireless Troubleshooting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Enterprise Mobility Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apple Business Essentials** | N/A | N/A |
| **Jamf** | 8.5/10 | 796 |

#### Platform

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Regulation Compliant** | Not enough data | 9.1 (556 reviews) | 
| **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | 9.4 (667 reviews) | 
| **Device Configuration** | Not enough data | 9.4 (662 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multiple Mobile Operating System Support** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Apple Support** | Not enough data | 9.4 (682 reviews) | 
| **Android Support** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Security

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (658 reviews) | 
| **Custom Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.6 (566 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.1 (606 reviews) | 
| **Security Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Applicatons Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (623 reviews) | 
| **Applications Consolidation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (524 reviews) | 
| **Whitelist** | Not enough data | 8.7 (481 reviews) | 
| **Blacklist** | Not enough data | 8.7 (514 reviews) | 
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | 8.8 (560 reviews) | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Enterprise Mobility Management

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.3 (18 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.4 (11 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Offline Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Push Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **GPS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Tracking/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wireless Internet Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wireless Troubleshooting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Device Locking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic User/Device Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-device-management-mdm)


**Unique to Jamf (3):** [Enterprise Mobility Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-mobility-management), [Mobile Application Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-application-management), [Mobile Data Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-data-security)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Apple Business Essentials | Jamf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 40.0% | 8.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 60.0% | 41.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 50.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Apple Business Essentials

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 20.0%
- **Higher Education:** 20.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 20.0%
- **Cosmetics:** 20.0%
- **Accounting:** 20.0%

#### Jamf

- **Higher Education:** 15.7%
- **Education Management:** 14.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 9.2%
- **Computer Software:** 5.1%
- **Financial Services:** 4.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.3%
- **Retail:** 2.2%
- **Government Administration:** 2.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 31.2%

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## Top Discussions

### Apple Business Essentials

No discussions available for this product.

### Jamf

- Title: [What is the difference between Jamf now and Jamf pro?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-jamf-now-and-jamf-pro) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Jamf Now is a very basic MDM for a small fleet that just needs to manage a few devices.  Jamf Pro has a binary that runs on each endpoint allowing you to..."
- Title: [Who uses Jamf?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-uses-jamf) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "IT personnel (MDM Administrators, System Administrators etc.)"
- Title: [Does Jamf Pro include Jamf connect?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-jamf-pro-include-jamf-connect) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, Jamf (the company) sells Jamf Pro and Jamf Connect separately, although they can work in concert with each other.  Jamf (the company) has several..."
- Title: [What is a Jamf Pro server?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-jamf-pro-server) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Cloud base MDM solution for MacOS & iOS devices."
- Title: [How do use patch management for multiple applications?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24305-how-do-use-patch-management-for-multiple-applications) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Jamf patch requires two things one is patience, and the second is for every app you want to push; you are going to have to download, configure, and upload..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/apple-business-essentials-vs-jamf)