JumpCloud vs. Iru (Formerly Kandji)

JumpCloud is a proven, Directory-First platform that unifies identity, access, and device management for every OS. Whereas Iru is a newly consolidated platform that relies on bundling recently integrated products around an endpoint-first foundation. See how JumpCloud's true unification approach simplifies everything Iru tries to bundle.

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JumpCloud vs. Iru (Formerly Kandji): How to Choose?

Embrace a Directory-First unified approach that provides a far more holistic and deeply integrated solution than consolidated, endpoint-first platforms like Iru. JumpCloud brings your users, application access, and devices together onto one powerful platform. Here’s why 250,000+ organizations trust JumpCloud to simplify their IT operations:

1. Your Fleet Demands Proven, Cross-Platform Depth.

While Iru has expanded to support Windows and Android, managing a truly diverse fleet requires proven UEM. JumpCloud manages and secures your entire fleet of Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and iPadOS devices with a maturity Iru can’t yet match.

2. Go Beyond the Endpoint and Control your Entire User Lifecycle from the Directory.

Your IT strategy needs to be Directory-First, starting with the user, not the device. While Iru is built from an endpoint management foundation, JumpCloud gives you the power to manage the entire user lifecycle. Our platform ensures efficiency and security from the identity up.

3. Leverage True Unification with One Secure Identity for Everything.

Iru is consolidating a separate identity product; JumpCloud’s IAM is inherently unified. Multiple credentials create risk, and those risks amplify significantly when identity is treated as an add-on. Enhance security, simplify logins, and eliminate the risk of a cobbled-together identity solution with JumpCloud.

JumpCloud

Iru (formerly Kandji)

Unified Endpoint Management

Multi-OS Device Management

Device Policies (GPO like)

Device MFA

Zero Touch Enrollment

Server Management

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Remote Monitoring & Management

Real-time Monitoring & Alerting

Comprehensive Remote Access

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Unattended Remote Control

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IT Automation & Custom Workflows

Patch Management

Scripting (Bash & Powershell)

Cloud Infrastructure Server

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Software Deployment

Asset Management

Identity & Access Management

Cloud Directory Service

Cloud LDAP

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Cloud Radius

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Single Sign On

Multi-factor Authentication

Password-less Authentication

User Lifecycle Management

Conditional Access

Password Manager

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Access Requests

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Privileged Access Management

Credential Vaulting & Rotation

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Privileged Session Management

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Privileged Elevation

(via EM/EDR policies)

Secrets Management

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Just in Time (JIT) PAM

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Least Privilege Enforcement

(via EM/EDR policies)

SSH Key Management

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Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)

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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

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“Once we got the Windows machine set up, we realized how easy it was to implement policies and enforce some of the other requirements that we have for compliance. We started looking at JumpCloud for Macs so that we could have what they call a ‘single pane of glass’ and not have to divide our attention between two separate mobile device management software packages.”

- Sam O’Daniel, Senior Manager of IT Services

LetsGetChecked

“I like the fact that there’s a very set process for onboarding a Mac, and the zero-touch deployments are incredibly useful because we didn’t really have a good way of managing that internally before JumpCloud. The zero-touch deployment gives us the ability to start the onboarding process from a good point, and then we can run scripts and commands in the background as needed to install the software that doesn’t come by default.”

- Kev D’Arcy, SVP of Information Security

OOONO

“I wasn’t really interested in going out and buying 10 different products. I was trying to figure out what was going to work with Windows and Apple, and I found a few options. JumpCloud was the only one that stood out as a good product. Plus, it had a lot of other features I could use as well, so we kind of hit the ground running.”

- Joseph Cunningham, Head of IT

Frequently Asked Questions

Kandji was previously an Apple-only solution. What does Iru's expansion mean for the comparison?

Iru is now a cross-platform solution, going beyond just Apple.. JumpCloud remains the proven, Directory-First platform built on identity. Iru’s core architecture, expanded from MDM, is still fundamentally endpoint-based.

Which platform is more cost-effective for mid-sized businesses?

JumpCloud’s unified platform offers predictable, single-vendor licensing. Iru’s new suite of six products may require separate fees or add-ons. JumpCloud eliminates the need for multiple vendors, resulting in a lower, more transparent total cost of ownership (TCO).

How does JumpCloud's security philosophy compare to Iru's?

Both promote Zero Trust. JumpCloud unifies identity, device posture, and access for holistic security. Iru relies on EDR and an endpoint-first focus. JumpCloud’s architectural integration ensures superior, consistent enforcement.

Is JumpCloud a good choice if we have a lot of Linux devices?

Yes, JumpCloud is a superior choice with native, mature support for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Iru has historically focused on Apple and lacks the same depth for Linux. This makes Iru a major limitation for any company with mixed OS environments.