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Jamf vs Intune: clear pricing for Apple device management
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 [...]
Step-by-Step: Adding an iPad or iPhone with Apple Configurator
Turn on your new iPad or iPhone Or first restore the device to factory settings. Set the language Go through the first setup screens. At the WiFi selection screen, open the Apple Configurator app on your iPhone. An image will appear on the iPad or iPhone — scan it with the Configurator app. Registration in Apple Business Manager The device is now automatically added to your Apple Business Manager account. In ABM, assign the device to your MDM server (e.g., Jamf Now). Restart the device On restart, the device will be automatically configured according to your MDM settings. 🎥 Example Video See the full process here: 👉 YouTube Video: Add iPad to Apple Business Manager
Cómo añadir un iPad o iPhone a Apple Business Manager con Apple Configurator
La gestión de dispositivos Apple en una empresa se vuelve mucho más sencilla con Apple Business Manager (ABM). Con ABM puedes registrar iPads y iPhones de forma centralizada y conectarlos automáticamente a una solución MDM como Jamf Now o Intune. Un método muy práctico es utilizar la aplicación Apple Configurator en tu iPhone. Esto también funciona con dispositivos que no fueron comprados directamente a un distribuidor autorizado. 🛠️ Pasos: añadir un iPad o iPhone con Apple Configurator Enciende tu nuevo iPad o iPhone O restaura primero el dispositivo a los ajustes de fábrica. Configura el idioma Avanza por las primeras pantallas. En la pantalla de selección de WiFi, abre la aplicación Apple Configurator en tu iPhone. Aparecerá una imagen en el iPad o iPhone — escanéala [...]
Jamf Now vs. Intune vs. Workspace ONE: wat is de beste MDM voor 20 apparaten?
Bedrijven en scholen die Apple-apparaten beheren, hebben een goede MDM-oplossing nodig. De drie meest gekozen opties zijn Jamf Now, Microsoft Intune en VMware Workspace ONE. Maar welke is het goedkoopst en het makkelijkst? ✅ Jamf Now Prijs: Eerste 3 apparaten gratis, daarna $4 ≈ €3,44 per apparaat/maand. 20 apparaten voorbeeld: (20 – 3) × $4 = $68 ≈ €58,48/maand. Licentie per apparaat → gedeelde iPads zijn veel voordeliger. Beste keuze voor: MKB, scholen, Apple-only bedrijven. ✅ Microsoft Intune Prijs: $8 ≈ €6,87 per gebruiker/maand. 20 gebruikers op 20 apparaten: 20 × $8 = $160 ≈ €137,40/maand. 10 gedeelde gebruikers op 20 apparaten: 10 × $8 = $80 ≈ €68,70/maand. Als Microsoft 365 E3/E5 al aanwezig is → Intune vaak gratis inbegrepen. Beste keuze voor: gemengde omgevingen [...]
Jamf makes device management simple for everyone
Managing Apple devices used to be a task only the IT department could handle. Configuring, resetting or reassigning iPads often took time and technical knowledge. Since we started using Jamf, that has completely changed. Jamf is so easy to use that our IT team has been able to delegate daily tasks to the phone department. They can now: Reset or erase devices with just a few clicks Prepare iPads or iPhones for new users without waiting on IT Keep devices secure and compliant while staying productive By making device management accessible, Jamf saves IT time and empowers other teams to take action themselves. The result is faster turnaround and better use of every device.
No more forgotten iPads: how Jamf solves the passcode problem
At one point we had more than 20 iPads sitting in the server room, all locked with passcodes nobody remembered after an employee left. Those devices are useless. With Jamf this problem is solved. If an iPad is locked, we can: Remotely reset the passcode Erase and restore the device to its original state Reassign it to the next user within minutes Instead of wasting hardware, every iPad is quickly back in use. Jamf keeps our Apple devices secure, manageable and ready for work, no matter what happens when someone leaves.
Jamf Now makes Apple device management simple Managing Apple devices in your business doesn’t need to be complicated. With Jamf Now, you can quickly set up, manage and protect iPad, iPhone and Mac devices — all without a dedicated IT team. Apple device management for small business If your organization uses iPhone, iPad or Mac computers, Jamf Now is the easiest way to keep them secure and ready for work. Designed for small businesses and schools, Jamf Now delivers Apple-first mobile device management (MDM) from the cloud. Zero-touch deployment with Apple Business Manager Unbox an iPhone or Mac, power it on, and it’s automatically configured for your employees. Jamf Now works seamlessly with Apple Business Manager to deliver zero-touch enrollment. That means you can ship devices [...]