{"id":103272,"date":"2024-01-15T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/?p=103272"},"modified":"2024-02-09T14:59:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T19:59:12","slug":"mosyle-vs-kandji","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/blog\/mosyle-vs-kandji","title":{"rendered":"Mosyle vs. Kandji: An In-Depth Evaluation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
By now, deploying devices remotely has become second nature. But that doesn\u2019t mean IT and MSPs can be any less vigilant about managing and tracking them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monitoring device behavior, keeping operating systems and apps up to date, and upholding a robust permission structure are key to modern security and compliance. And without the right mobile device management (MDM)<\/a> platform in place, achieving and maintaining those standards is challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, many companies have developed their own homegrown MDMs, leveraging open source solutions<\/a> as a foundation for greater customization and control over their devices. Still, creating, testing, and updating that solution takes valuable IT and MSP time and opens the door to even more potential vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why many organizations turn to popular Apple MDM tools like Mosyle and Kandji. Below, we\u2019ll review the pros and cons of each system, share why neither solution is equipped to handle mid-market or enterprise needs, and recommend an all-in-one MDM, IAM, and user management<\/a> platform as an alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mosyle describes itself as \u201cthe only Apple unified platform,\u201d encompassing not only Apple device management but also endpoint security, identity management, and application management. Mosyle supports macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS. They\u2019ve also recently updated their software to include Apple Watch management as part of iOS17 and watchOS10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some unique Mosyle features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mosyle is also embracing the AI movement, incorporating AI into behavioral detection and macOS scripting for more complex use cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, Mosyle has some downsides. Although it’s been around since 2012, Mosyle has very few reviews on G2 (21), TrustRadius (4), and Capterra (51). Several Mosyle users have also reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kandji is a bit newer to the Apple MDM scene, marketing itself as a next-gen Apple device platform, appealing to tech startups and cutting-edge enterprise companies. Kandji is easy to set up, doesn\u2019t require coding knowledge, and has hundreds of pre-built automations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A few of Kandji\u2019s standout features are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n That said, Kandji\u2019s security features aren\u2019t as comprehensive as Mosyle\u2019s. And, like Mosyle, Kandji can only support Apple devices, meaning admins must seek out other vendors to round out their identity and access management<\/a> (IAM) needs, like Active Directory, Intune<\/a>, or Okta<\/a>. Plus, Kandji isn\u2019t built for multi-tenant environments, making it a risky choice for MSPs managing multiple clients<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To make a more educated MDM decision, consider the chart below, which offers a more detailed look at how Mosyle and Kandji differ:<\/p>\n\n\n\nOverview of Mosyle Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Overview of Kandji<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Comparison of Mosyle vs. Kandji<\/h2>\n\n\n\n