JumpCloud vs. Hexnode

Unified endpoint management (UEM) is a feature. JumpCloud is the platform. See why JumpCloud’s unified identity, access, and device management surpasses Hexnode.

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JumpCloud vs. Hexnode: How to Choose

You manage more than devices. So should your platform. Choosing JumpCloud ensures your IT infrastructure is ready to scale and adapt to future needs, covering identity, access, and devices at all levels. Here’s why 250,000+ organizations rely on JumpCloud to simplify and secure their IT operations:

1. All-in-one IT, no patchwork required.

Hexnode is a unified endpoint management (UEM) solution. That’s where it starts–and ends. You’ll need third-party tools like IdPs for the rest. JumpCloud combines identity, access, and device management into a single platform. That means fewer vendors, fewer tools to maintain, and a centralized IT environment. From cloud directory, onboarding and offboarding, to UEM, patch management, and access policy enforcement across devices and apps, everything works together, natively, right out of the box.

2. Security that starts with identity, not just devices.

Hexnode integrates with identity providers–JumpCloud is one. With native cloud directory, SSO, passwordless authentication, MFA, conditional access, and user lifecycle management, all built in, JumpCloud puts identity at the core of your IT stack. It’s a security-first approach that simplifies access, enforces Zero Trust, and gives you complete control over users, devices, and resources from day one.

3. Built to scale, not built to switch as you grow.

Hexnode works well in narrow, device-focused environments, but as your stack grows, so do the workarounds. JumpCloud is built to scale with your organization, adapting to hybrid and remote environments, new teams, tools, and workflows without creating silos or sprawl. With automated policies, flexible integrations, and cloud-native architecture, JumpCloud future-proofs your IT so you don’t have to rip and replace later.

JumpCloud

Hexnode

Unified Endpoint Management

Multi-OS Device Management (macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS)

Apple MDM + Apple Business Manager Integration

Device Trust Policies

Basic and Advanced

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Device MFA

JumpCloud MFA and JumpCloud Protect™, Biometrics, 3rd party MFA

Zero-Touch Enrollment

OS Patching

Windows, macOs, Linux, and Chrome browser version control

Windows and macOS only

Scripting Support (Bash, Powershell)

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No support for Linux

Cloud Infrastructure Servers

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Remote Monitoring & Management

Multiple User Accounts on Device

SSH Key Management

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No full SSH key lifecycle management or Linux control

Mobile Application patching

Software Deployment

Identity & Access Management

Cloud Directory

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Single Sign On (SSO)

900+ Pre-Built Applications

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Requires 3rd Party

MFA App

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Password Manager

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Dynamic Groups

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Cloud RADIUS

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Cloud LDAP

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Conditional Access / Behavioral Analysis

Mobile Device Trust

Automatic Temporary Admin Elevation

Passwordless Authentication

HRIS Integrations

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Microsoft 365 Integration

User Lifecycle Management

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SaaS Management

SaaS Discovery

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SaaS License Management

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SaaS Access Control

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Customers Recognize The Value of JumpCloud

Don’t take our word for it.

Multiverse

“We wanted the ability to manage all of these devices from one pane of glass, and there wasn’t a comfortable way for us to be able to do that using tools like Jamf and Intune. With JumpCloud, every device is accessible over a single interface.”

- Sam Blyth, Head of IT Operations

Seaco

“JumpCloud allowed us to not only collapse a few of the products that we were using into a single interface, it also meant that we were able to manage the policies of end-user devices irrespective of whether it was a Mac or a PC.”

- Damian Leach, Chief Information Officer

Pomelo

“With a quick search, I found JumpCloud and noticed that it was the only solution available at the time that could unify both platforms with device management, with single sign-on between a Google Workspace account and the device.”

- Ezequiel Virun, Cybersecurity Technical Lead

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between JumpCloud and Hexnode?

The key difference between JumpCloud and Hexnode is platform scope. JumpCloud is a unified IT management platform that includes cloud directory services, MFA, SSO, device management, identity and access management, and SaaS management in one solution. Hexnode is primarily a unified endpoint management (UEM) solution, lacking built-in identity and access management (IAM) features. For IT teams seeking a comprehensive solution to manage users, devices, resources, and access, JumpCloud offers a future-proof alternative to patchwork UEM and MDM tools.

Can JumpCloud and Hexnode manage both devices and identities?

JumpCloud offers complete identity and device management from a single platform. It supports cross-platform endpoint management (Windows, macOs, Linux, iOS, Android) alongside user lifecycle management, cloud directory services, SSO, and MFA. However, Hexnode focuses solely on device control. It doesn’t include a native directory, SSO, or advanced IAM tools. For organizations needing UEM and IAM in one solution, JumpCloud is the better choice.

Is JumpCloud or Hexnode better for growing organizations?

JumpCloud is better suited for growing businesses and enterprises that need scalable IT infrastructure. It supports hybrid and remote work environments, integrates with more of your existing toolset, including HRIS services, and enables centralized identity, access, and device management. Hexnode is more limited in scope, focusing mainly on MDM and offering no native IAM or cloud directory functionality. For companies looking for a future-ready, all-in-one IT platform, JumpCloud is a superior alternative to Hexnode.

Which is better for security, compliance, and Zero Trust architecture?

For security, compliance, and building a Zero Trust architecture, JumpCloud is the superior choice due to its fundamentally unified platform. While Hexnode excels at device management and contributes compliance data, JumpCloud’s core design as an Open Directory Platform integrates identity, access, and device security from the ground up. This allows for seamless enforcement of MFA, granular Conditional Access policies tied directly to user identity and device posture, and comprehensive auditing for compliance, all within a single, cohesive system more completely than a device-centric UEM solution.