Jamf Pro, Microsoft Intune or Addigy: how to choose

All three tools do the same core job. They enroll company devices, push settings and apps, and let you lock or erase a device remotely. The right choice depends less on features and more on which devices you have, which licences you already pay for and who will run the platform day to day.

Start with your devices

• Mostly Macs, iPhones and iPads: Jamf Pro or Addigy. Both are built only for Apple, so new Apple features tend to arrive there first.
• Mostly Windows, with some phones: Microsoft Intune, especially if you already use Microsoft 365.
• A real mix: either Intune for everything, or Jamf Pro for Apple devices alongside Intune for Windows. Both setups are common.

What each one does best

Jamf Pro

The most complete Apple management platform. It gives deep control over macOS, a polished Self Service app catalogue, strong scripting and reporting, and a large community of administrators. It suits companies with many Macs or strict security requirements. The trade-offs are cost and a steeper learning curve.

Microsoft Intune

Manages Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac from one console, and works closely with Microsoft Entra ID, so devices that break your rules can be blocked from company email and files. Intune is included in several Microsoft 365 plans, which often makes it the lowest-cost option. Its Mac management has improved a lot but still offers less depth than Jamf Pro.

Addigy

Cloud-based Apple management with a simpler console. It is popular with smaller companies and with IT service providers, because one account can manage several separate clients. It covers the everyday needs of most Apple fleets without Jamf Pro's complexity.

Can you use more than one?

Yes. A common setup is Jamf Pro for Macs and iPhones and Intune for Windows PCs, with Jamf sharing each Mac's compliance status with Microsoft Entra ID. Staff then get the same sign-in and access rules on every device.

Five questions that decide it

1. How many Macs, PCs and phones do you have, and how is that changing?
2. Which Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace licences do you already pay for?
3. Who will run the platform every week, and what do they already know?
4. Do customers or auditors ask for specific security controls?
5. What can you spend per device, per month?

We answer these during the free device audit and recommend one platform, with the reasons written down.