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We performed a comparison between BMC Client Management and Jamf Pro based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed BMC Client Management vs. Jamf Pro Report (Updated: March 2024).
765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The most valuable features of the solution are patch management and software license management.""The most valuable features of the solution are its patching capabilities and the help it offers when it comes to use cases, like prompting for the reboot after a certain period of time.""One feature I like, that was especially valuable during the pandemic, is remote control. Remote control grants administrators and support personnel access to the laptops and PCs of employees (who might be working from home) in order to fix any issues that come up as and when they come up, even without having to wait for a support request.""It's a scalable solution. We have deployed it for customers using 3000 nodes to those using 300,000 nodes.""The support from BMC Client Management is very good.""The inventory and patch management tools are very valuable."

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"The full API lets us write custom scripts and apps to enhance even further the end-user experience.""Automating the refresh of the devices is huge for both sides of the end-user experience.""I like the ability to modify it to suit our environment and the fact that, since it's an Apple-dedicated service, the integration is easy.""The most valuable features are the restrictions, Lost Mode, Self Service, and full implementation of anything Apple will let MDM manage.""One of the most valuable features is the ability to apply apply granular level restrictions to our machines, making them easy to manage remotely from the backend.""The self-service portal to share scripts and other tasks that have extremely minimized the need for calls to our support teams, or even sharing the applications we package and allowing users to pick and choose what apps they need or want, instead of just blanket installing everything from our old environment.""The most valuable features of Jamf Pro for me are the device locator, which helps find missing iPads, and the ability to remotely manage and disable devices.""We can set custom deployments based on every available parameter in macOS."

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Cons
"The solution does not offer the functionality of remote access to users.""The solution needs to add whitelisting because many customers request it.""BMC Client Management could improve in the area of integration.""It would be good if BMC Client Management can perform vulnerability assessment scanning at the endpoint on its own and mitigate that. Then, we wouldn't have to rely on a third party VA tool. I would like to see this application move to being a web-based one.""The on-premises version of BMC Client Management has powerful remote control functionality and decent compliance features, but these features both rely on the discovery tool in order to gain a complete set of insights about the endpoint's environment. Now, BMC's discovery solution depends on having an agent installed in each endpoint and sometimes the agent doesn't work properly, making it difficult to get an accurate understanding of the environment (including special topologies) even with BMC's discovery tool.""BMC Client Management supports only iOS devices. It would be good if they would support Android as well."

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"Jamf doesn't make the Cloud file system visible so there are rare occasions where the local repository and Cloud repository get out of sync.""I would like to see tighter integration with Jamf Protect in the future releases of Jamf Pro.""The dashboard needs to be customizable.""The reporting needs to be improved so that generating them is more user-friendly.""If I had to suggest an area of improvement would be the UI. It can be very all over the place and complex.""It would be great for Jamf to provide templates for commonly used tasks like updating an operating system, packaging commonly used apps like Office 365, or enabling FileVault.""If it could do ticketing and non-Apple devices then that would be huge.""I would like to have the ability to push scripts using MDM commands."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The solution is low cost."
  • "To use BMC Client Management they charge annually per node."
  • "BMC Client Management is a very affordable solution. There is one main server license which I believe is around $1,000 per year, and then there is the license for the actual solution. With the solution license, you can opt for a suite license where you get access to all the features and benefits, or alternatively you can buy any of the five main components of the suite license individually."
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  • "I think it pays for itself to let Jamf host the server."
  • "The setup cost is in the training, which is the most important step of your journey."
  • "The cost of this solution is expensive but worth it."
  • "If you have the in-house capability to support Jamf, then paying for onboarding / JumpStart training is a no brainer."
  • "With respect to pricing, Jamf Pro is the better bet."
  • "The total ROI is worth every penny."
  • "The setup is pricey upfront for support and setup."
  • "Setup and licensing prices are getting to be too high."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of the solution are its patching capabilities and the help it offers when it comes to use cases, like prompting for the reboot after a certain period of time.
    Top Answer:Right now, I don't have anything to say about which areas in BMC Client Management need improvement. The solution does not offer the functionality of remote access to users. From an improvement… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of Jamf Pro for me are the device locator, which helps find missing iPads, and the ability to remotely manage and disable devices.
    Top Answer:Jamf Pro is worth the cost. You will certainly find the value once you use it every day and try to imagine your role without Jamf.
    Top Answer:There is room for improvement with Jamf Pro, especially regarding updates. After a recent update, all app icons disappeared on iPads, requiring a manual refresh for each device. This affected system… more »
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    Also Known As
    BMC Helix Client Management, Helix Client Management, BMC Fromdistance Mobile Device Management
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    Overview

    Client Management automates endpoint management and helps organizations control costs, maintain compliance, and reduce risk. From device acquisition to disposal, Client Management provides an accurate view of hardware installations, ensures device adherence to organizational and industry policies, and supports systems and software currency.

    Jamf Pro is a mobile device management software designed to help organizations and businesses automate Apple device handling-related workflows and processes. It features zero-touch deployment that enables users to automatically enroll new Apple devices, and also configure and deploy these devices swiftly and efficiently. It comes with inventory management capabilities, Apple mobile device management features, and an enterprise app store. Jamf Pro also allows users to deploy and access their mobile apps licenses in bulk. When it comes to using the app store, end users don’t need to ask for assistance from helpdesk agents in order to download, install, and update applications.

    Jamf Pro Features

    Jamf Pro has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Zero-touch deployment
    • Management of Apple devices
    • Security for app devices
    • App Store for self-service enterprise
    • Smart targeting
    • Reports of inventory
    • Smart Groups
    • Preconfiguration of apps
    • App distribution
    • Mac imaging
    • Upgrades to app and OS
    • Management of IT inventory
    • Device enrollment (user initiated)
    • Purchasing & license management

    Jamf Pro Benefits
    There are many benefits to implementing Jamf Pro. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Deployment: Fully-customizable onboarding experience. Provision the perfect Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, all deployed seamlessly with the workflow of your choice.
    • Device management: Use configuration profiles, scripts, and policies to make your Apple devices function exactly as needed. Move beyond simple troubleshooting by automating management with patented Smart Groups technology. This is a powerful way to trigger real-time alerts and actions from inventory data.
    • Application management: Streamline app management with bulk purchasing and deployment. The solution integrates with Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager, allowing you to assign apps to users or devices without Apple ID. Deploy apps from the App Store, B2B App Store, or your own in-house apps.
    • Apple device security: Protect Apple devices by leveraging native security features. Manage device settings and configurations, restrict malware and patch all of your Apple devices without user interaction.
    • Self-service access: Give your users access to a one-stop shop for trusted apps, company resources, and shortcuts for troubleshooting tasks like password resets.
    • Inventory: Automatically gather user, hardware, software, and security device data or customize inventory specifications. The dynamic Smart Groups feature keeps track of everything for you, including software versions and warranty expiration dates.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Jamf Pro stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Some of these include its app deployment, its easy installation, and the fact that it’s lightweight but powerful. PeerSpot users take note of the advantages of these features in their reviews:

    An IT Support Specialist at Visby Medical writes, “The first most valuable feature I found was the ability to simply push out applications to devices, Mac or iPads/iPhones. It's as easy as procuring the licensing for the apps and then setting it to the volume purchasing back in Jamf.”

    Another reviewer, a Desktop Engineer at Kroger, notes, “The self-service portal to share scripts and other tasks that have extremely minimized the need for calls to our support teams, or even sharing the applications we package and allowing users to pick and choose what apps they need or want, instead of just blanket installing everything from our old environment.”

    Sample Customers
    Charter Manufacturing
    Xero, National Geographic, Oxford University, Via, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Fallon, Cabela's
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    REVIEWERS
    Educational Organization26%
    University13%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization35%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    University5%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise65%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise45%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise41%
    Large Enterprise44%
    Buyer's Guide
    BMC Client Management vs. Jamf Pro
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about BMC Client Management vs. Jamf Pro and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    BMC Client Management is ranked 5th in Mobile Device Management (MDM) with 6 reviews while Jamf Pro is ranked 1st in Mobile Device Management (MDM) with 103 reviews. BMC Client Management is rated 8.6, while Jamf Pro is rated 9.6. The top reviewer of BMC Client Management writes "Efficient remote control capabilities; compliance features greatly reduced customers' licensing costs". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Jamf Pro writes "Customizable with a self-service portal and a good security posture". BMC Client Management is most compared with Microsoft Configuration Manager, Microsoft Intune, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, BigFix and VMware Workspace ONE, whereas Jamf Pro is most compared with Microsoft Intune, VMware Workspace ONE, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, SOTI MobiControl and Microsoft Configuration Manager. See our BMC Client Management vs. Jamf Pro report.

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