JumpCloud

Small businesses without a central directory that want user accounts, single sign-on, MFA and device management from one vendor, including Linux machines.

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Quick overview

Pricing: From $9/user/month (annual); 30-day trial
Plans: Device Management package: $9/user/month billed annually or $11 monthly (includes MDM, System Insights, Patch Management, Software Management, Remote Access, Device Monitoring & Alerting). SSO: $11 annual / $13 monthly. Device and Identity Management: $13 annual / $15 monthly. Platform Essentials (up to 300 users), Platform and Platform Prime: contact sales. À la carte features from $3/user/month. 30-day free trial; the old free plan applies only to accounts created before February 1, 2024.
G2 rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Comparisons: Featured in 2 comparisons

Key features

Cloud directory with user lifecycle, MFA and SSO options
Device management for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
Patch and software management in the Device Management package
Remote access and device monitoring and alerting
Monthly or annual billing

Pros

Identity and device management in one console
Supports Windows, macOS and Linux as well as iOS and Android
Published prices with a monthly billing option
Patch management included in the device package

Cons

Per-user pricing costs more than per-device tools when each user has one or two devices
Mobile and kiosk management is less deep than Hexnode
Overlaps with Microsoft Entra ID or Google Workspace if you already use them as your directory
No free plan for new accounts

JumpCloud in our comparisons

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Pick Hexnode UEM if you manage a mix of Mac, Windows and mobile devices and want published prices. Use Microsoft Intune if you already pay for Microsoft 365 Business Premium.

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Okta alternatives

Pick JumpCloud to replace Okta and manage devices in one tool. Microsoft 365 shops should use Entra ID, Google Workspace shops Google Cloud Identity.

Sarah ChenUpdated October 2026