# Jamf vs Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM Comparison

| | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 2,131 | 10 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (51.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (55.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $12.50 1 Device | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Jamf

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

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

### Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (1669 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (1708 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (1579 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (1612 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (1636 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (1587 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (1652 reviews) | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Jamf** | N/A | N/A |
| **Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mobile Application Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Jamf** | 7.6/10 | 18 |
| **Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Mobile Application Management

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 7.4 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.4 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Mobile Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Jamf** | 8.5/10 | 86 |
| **Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | 8.7 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | 9.1 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | 8.9 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Mangement** | 9.2 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | 9.0 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | 8.6 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile VPN** | 7.5 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | 7.5 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Attacks** | 8.4 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Jamf** | N/A | N/A |
| **Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Jamf** | N/A | N/A |
| **Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mobile Device Management (MDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Jamf** | 8.5/10 | 1234 |
| **Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Regulation Compliant** | 9.1 (994 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Systems Support** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Apple Support** | 9.4 (1144 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Android Support** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Applicatons Management** | 9.0 (1122 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Applications Consolidation** | 8.6 (962 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Whitelist** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Blacklist** | 8.6 (970 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Information** | 8.6 (1038 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | 9.2 (1096 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 9.1 (1082 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.4 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 8.2 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.0 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.0 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.0 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.7 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.0 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Enterprise Mobility Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Jamf** | 8.5/10 | 705 |
| **Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Regulation Compliant** | 9.1 (547 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Device Enrollment** | 9.4 (635 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Device Configuration** | 9.4 (637 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multiple Mobile Operating System Support** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Apple Support** | 9.4 (633 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Android Support** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Management** | 9.3 (624 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Alerts** | 8.6 (559 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 9.0 (587 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Applicatons Management** | 9.1 (605 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Applications Consolidation** | 8.7 (523 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Whitelist** | 8.7 (480 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Blacklist** | 8.7 (511 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Information** | 8.8 (555 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Enterprise Mobility Management

| Feature | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Jamf (4):** [Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-device-management-mdm), [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)

**Unique to Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM (1):** [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Jamf | Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 7.0% | 55.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.1% | 33.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 51.9% | 11.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Jamf

- **Higher Education:** 16.4%
- **Education Management:** 15.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 9.5%
- **Computer Software:** 5.1%
- **Financial Services:** 4.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.5%
- **Retail:** 2.2%
- **Government Administration:** 2.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 29.8%

#### Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM

- **Restaurants:** 11.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 11.1%
- **Legal Services:** 11.1%
- **Insurance:** 11.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1%
- **Import and Export:** 11.1%
- **Human Resources:** 11.1%
- **Farming:** 11.1%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 11.1%

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## Top Discussions

### 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..."

### Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM

No discussions available for this product.

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