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When choosing a device management solution, cost and ease of use are key. Jamf makes this very straightforward. The price is $4 per device, which with the current dollar – euro rate comes down to about €3.42 per device. The first three devices are free, so you can start without paying anything and only scale up when needed.
With Microsoft Intune, the model is different. Intune is licensed per user, not per device. This means every employee who uses managed Apple devices such as iPads or iPhones needs an Intune license. Intune is included in bundles like Microsoft 365 E3/E5, Business Premium, and EMS E3/E5, or available as a separate Intune Plan 1 license.
While this might sound flexible, it often leads to higher costs if one employee uses multiple Apple devices. On top of that, Intune is more complex. It usually requires the IT department to set up and manage policies, enrollments and integrations, which makes it less accessible for non-technical staff.
Jamf keeps things simple. You pay per device, you can start for free, and the platform is so user-friendly that even non-IT teams can handle daily management tasks. For organizations focused on Apple, Jamf often proves to be the most transparent, predictable and practical choice.