JumpCloud vs. Hexnode
Know how a holistic solution that unifies identity, access, and device management differs from a limited, surface-level MDM solution? Want to avoid being tied to an IT vendor you might outgrow quickly? Discover the advantage of JumpCloud’s Unified platform over Hexnode.
JumpCloud vs Hexnode: How to Choose
Do you want to manage mobile endpoints alone, or run your entire IT infrastructure from one platform? Hexnode is primarily a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) tool that relies on third-party identity providers to manage users. JumpCloud is a strategic Open Directory platform that unifies Identity, Access, and Device Security. Here’s why modern IT teams choose JumpCloud over standalone UEM point solutions:
Unify Identity and Device Control in a Single Source of Truth
Hexnode manages device policies and mobile management configurations, but it requires external services (like Entra ID, Google Workspace, or Active Directory) to manage core identity lifecycle events. JumpCloud unifies user identity with device management out of the box, offering a single source of truth for every user and every Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android device.
Deep Multi-OS & Infrastructure Parity (Beyond Mobile & Kiosks)
Hexnode provides Android/iOS mobile device management (MDM) and kiosk mode deployments, but falls short when managing complex desktop environments, Linux systems, and IT infrastructure. JumpCloud provides enterprise-grade management across Windows, macOS, and Linux servers/workstations, while natively securing SSH keys, cloud servers, and networks.
Identity-Driven Zero Trust vs. Device-Centric Security
Hexnode secures the endpoint, but it cannot evaluate real-time user identity, login risk, or authentication strength before granting access to corporate apps or networks. JumpCloud enforces true Zero Trust by dynamically evaluating user identity, device compliance, and access environment before granting access to any corporate resource.
Consolidate Your IT Stack vs. Managing Vendor Sprawl
Choosing Hexnode means paying for and maintaining external IdPs, MFA tools, RADIUS servers, and Password Managers alongside your UEM. JumpCloud consolidates identity, access management, MDM, SSO, MFA, RADIUS, and Privileged Access into one platform, dramatically reducing licensing costs and administrative overhead.
Predictable Total Cost of Ownership & Simple Deployment
Hexnode uses a multi-tiered per-device model where key enterprise capabilities are split across plans. When factoring in the cost of mandatory third-party IdPs and security tools, overall TCO increases. JumpCloud provides clear, scalable packages that bundle identity and device management into a single predictable investment with zero setup infrastructure required.
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“It’s absolutely worth looking into at the very least, since there’s nothing else that does everything that JumpCloud can do as a single coherent package. It’s everything you need and ties everything together. We haven’t been able to find anything else like it that exists — let alone comes close.”
“We now manage access, devices, remote assistance, password management, and security policies from a single control panel. It has reduced administration time and improved operational efficiency.”
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