Jamf Now

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Mobile Device Management Solution for Apple Devices - SMB

About Jamf Now

Manage Apple devices in the workplace with Jamf Now, a cloud-based MDM solution. Jamf Now is simple to use and helps you configure company email accounts, protect information by keeping company and personal data separate, and automatically install work apps to devices. Devices can also be remotely locked or wiped. Jamf Now is designed to make complex tasks simple so you can focus on business.


Key benefits of Jamf Now

Distributing Apps: Automatically install applications from the iOS and macOS App Store to your devices.

Remote Wipe: If a device is lost or misplaced, remotely erase all data from the device.

Remote Lock: Temporarily disable a device by locking it until a passcode is entered.

Remote Unlock: Remotely reset the passcode of a locked device.

Configure Email: Automatically configure email settings on all devices.

Disk Encryption: Keep your Mac data safe and secure on by enabling FileVault.

Device Storage Capacity Management: Monitor the used and available storage capacity of your devices to address issues or decide when devices should be upgraded.

Management Status: Get an overview of the status of applied email accounts, security settings, available OS Updates and deployed apps.

Protect Company Data: Limit the ability of unmanaged apps and email accounts to open company documents and attachments to keep company and personal data separate.

Passcode Policy Enforcement: Enforce passcode policies such as auto-lock and requiring a password to encrypt and secure your data.

Deploy Wi-Fi Network Settings: Configure your devices to automatically join your secure wireless networks.

Warranty Status Tracking: Track your device warranty status and extended coverage eligibility.

Asset Management: Export all device information to a spreadsheet for easy import into common accounting and asset management platforms.

Streamlined Enrollment: Configure company-owned devices without having to physically touch the devices before users get them.

Device Details Management: Manage the device name, installed OS, serial numbers and much more.

Phone Number Export: Use an exported spreadsheet to build a quick and easy phone book.


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Jamf Now Software - Devices - Inventory all your Apple devices digitally!
Jamf Now Software - Apps - Distribute applications in bulk and repurpose them as your workforce changes.
Jamf Now Software - Blueprints - Create custom sets of apps and settings for each team or group within your company and deploy them with a click.
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Jamf Now Software - Devices - Inventory all your Apple devices digitally!
Jamf Now Software - Apps - Distribute applications in bulk and repurpose them as your workforce changes.
Jamf Now Software - Blueprints - Create custom sets of apps and settings for each team or group within your company and deploy them with a click.

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Value for Money
4.5/5
Features
4.5/5
Ease of Use
4.5/5
Customer Support
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Chris
Chris
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great for Small Business Device Management

Reviewed on 2019/09/26

I am incredibly happy with this system. I have met the developers, sales people, and other...

I am incredibly happy with this system. I have met the developers, sales people, and other technical support teams while at the JAMF User Conference 2018 in Minneapolis before, and they are just a fantastic, honest, and high quality company. Their products are stable, reliable, and top notch.

Pros

I love that this software allows you to manage so many aspects of Apple devices. I have been a Jamf Pro admin for years, and when they offered Jamf Now for free for three devices, I was on board immediately. It allows you to set security policies from denying the use of a camera if you are in a sensitive area, to can a personal iCloud account be used on a business device. Setting WiFi profiles is easy, and enrolling the device is simple. This is a great solution for small business, churches, and even families that want to have a higher level of control of their devices than just Apple stock services.

Cons

After using the full capabilities of a full Jamf Pro system, there are many features that I would like to see integrated into their Now product. Jamf Now is not intended to be as complex and Jamf Pro is, but there a couple of things such as the ability to setup a WiFi profile to support connecting to an enterprise network. Right now you can only setup a PSK network. Not a big deal, but something that would be nice without having to upgrade you plan.

Helen
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  • Industry: Mental Health Care
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Jamf Now is a dream!

Reviewed on 2019/08/15

Pros

Jamf Now walks you through connecting your Apple Business account with the Jamf Now MDM server. Since this is set up, we can unbox, unwrap, and power on a device that auto-enrolls into the Jamf Now MDM server. There’s no need to plug in and apply settings through Apple Configurator and risk users trying to delete installed profiles.

Also- setting up the blueprints for your different devices and levels of access is so simple. It takes seconds to apply updated settings to a device.

Cons

I’ve had issues using the activation bypass code working correctly on a few devices. Not a huge deal, but annoying at the time. And locking of iPads once someone has turned it off and it’s in lock mode.

Alternatives Considered

Hexnode UEM and Cisco Meraki

Reasons for Switching to Jamf Now

The simple UI and device set-up. The other systems were more complicated and time consuming. Jamf Now is more affordable price point as well.
Michelle
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10

Used to be really good now you cant get thought for support they dont keep up with microsoft...

Reviewed on 2024/03/06

It started great. Now it's beyond terrible. They have junior untrained people working at Jamf...

It started great. Now it's beyond terrible. They have junior untrained people working at Jamf Now. And that is if you can even get ahold of them. If you do chances are they cannot help and will need to create a ticket which can take days to get an email from someone if they contact you at all..... It has become a joke.

Pros

I liked that the platform was pretty easy to use. However, the biggest reason I went with them is that they always answered the phone and a tech would help.

Cons

The customer support no longer exists with Jamf Now. They do not answer the phone and have split up their team so you need to call Jamf pro which is where they sent anyone with knowledge. When they answer they will not help you since they are not with Jamf now. so basically you are on your own.....

Jared
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  • Industry: Airlines/Aviation
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Just Buy It

Reviewed on 2019/08/22

My company had little management over 25 iPads. When I was hired as the iPad Admin, I knew that we...

My company had little management over 25 iPads. When I was hired as the iPad Admin, I knew that we had to do something to manage the devices and also protect our assets. After comparing several products jamf came out on top. It is easy to use, easy to manage and budget friendly. If you are looking for a solution look no further.

Pros

Ease of use
cost
design
overall look and feel
hands free deployment

Cons

At the lower tier we are currently enrolled in there aren't many diagnostic options.

Alternatives Considered

ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus

Reasons for Switching to Jamf Now

My company had little management over 25 iPads. When I was hired as the iPad Admin, I knew that we had to do something to manage the devices and also protect our assets. After comparing several products jamf came out on top. It is easy to use, easy to manage and budget friendly. If you are looking for a solution look no further.
Terry
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 2.0 /10

Jamf review

Reviewed on 2023/07/31

Pros

Jamf is easy to setup some basic mdm capabilities.

Cons

It is very basic, and lacks features. This works against it and some other full featured products

Alternatives Considered

Kandji

Reasons for Switching to Jamf Now

Cost
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Jamf Now FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions for Jamf Now.

Jamf Now offers the following pricing plans:

  • Starting from: US$2.00/month
  • Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
  • Free Trial: Available

Free Trial (Your first 3 devices are free forever) Add more devices starting at $4/month/device (for 4+ devices) No credit card required for free trial

Jamf Now has the following typical customers:

Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

Jamf Now supports the following languages:

English

Jamf Now supports the following devices:

iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

We do not have any information about what integrations Jamf Now has

Jamf Now offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat

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