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Jamf Pro
The unified alternative to Apple-only silos
Jamf Pro locks you into Apple silos, leaving the rest of your fleet fragmented. ManageEngine’s Endpoint Central bridges this gap by unifying Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS in a single platform. Now you can stop juggling disconnected tools and get native MDM with advanced security built right out of the box.
442% ROI
per Forrester TEI
$4.5M
in quantified benefits
25,000+
organizations
26M+
managed endpoints
190+
countries
Why smart IT teams are choosing Endpoint Central over Jamf
Beyond the Apple border
Jamf draws a hard line at Apple. The moment you add a Windows laptop, an Android handset, or a ChromeOS device, you are buying another tool. Endpoint Central manages all six OS families from a single console with one policy engine, one patch cycle, and one source of truth. No stitching required.
| FEATURE |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-OS management | The unified fleet advantage: Manage Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and ChromeOS from one console. This eliminates blind spots and lets you apply one security policy across your whole workforce. | Apple specialist: Native to macOS and iOS. Managing Windows or Android requires a separate vendor. This creates data silos and doubles your workload. |
| 3rd-party patching | Automated multi-OS patching: Access a built-in library of 1,100+ pre-packaged apps. The system tests the update in a sandbox then deploys it to your fleet without admin intervention. | Manual / catalog based: Excellent for Apple OS updates, but patching apps like Chrome or Zoom often requires manual packaging or the extra Jamf App Catalog module. |
| Mobile management (MDM) | Unified MDM suite: Provides the same high-level management for iOS, Android, and ChromeOS. It features BYOD containerization to separate work and personal data at the OS level. | Apple only: Outstanding for iPhones, but offers no support for the Android devices or Chromebooks used by your field teams. |
| Browser security | Enterprise browser management: A dedicated built-in suite that locks down corporate browsers. You can block malicious extensions and enforce phishing filters automatically. | Limited / add-on: Jamf lacks native tools to manage extensions or filter traffic. Admins must buy separate web-gateway tools to prevent phishing or data leaks. |
| Endpoint DLP | Advanced data loss prevention: Built-in protection that goes beyond file names. It uses OCR to find sensitive data in images and blocks unauthorized transfers via email or USB. | Security gap: You must buy Jamf Protect for Data Loss Prevention. Even then, it lacks deep content inspection like OCR or the ability to block specific ports like Bluetooth. |
| Remote support | Integrated remote troubleshooting: Includes a high-performance remote desktop tool with voice and video chat. Fix issues in real time without ever leaving the dashboard. | Integration required: Jamf lacks a native remote desktop tool. IT teams are forced to buy extra subscriptions like TeamViewer to troubleshoot user issues. |
| OS deployment | Universal zero-touch imaging: Combines Apple's zero-touch enrollment with hardware-independent imaging for Windows. It migrates user profiles and settings automatically. | Apple-only zero touch: Best-in-class for Macs via ABM, but it provides zero help for your Windows laptops or servers. |
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Frequently asked questions.
Yes. Endpoint Central integrates natively with Apple Business Manager for zero-touch deployment and DEP enrollment.
Absolutely. Endpoint Central provides immediate support for new macOS versions to ensure your security profiles remain active during transitions.
No. Jamf is strictly for Apple devices. Endpoint Central manages all major operating systems from a single console.
Organizations typically see a 50% to 70% reduction in TCO by switching to Endpoint Central. You eliminate the module tax and the need for separate Windows management licenses.
Yes. Endpoint Central's MDM allows you to create secure work containers on personal iOS and Android devices. You can wipe corporate data while keeping user privacy and personal files intact.
