Comparison · Updated October 2026 · We design, deploy and support both
Microsoft Intune vs JumpCloud:which is right for your business?
Two ways to control laptops, phones and logins. Here is how they differ on platforms, identity, price and fit for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 companies.
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Three quick questions, then your details.
The short answer
JumpCloud vs Intune comes down to which suite you run.
Microsoft Intune is the natural device manager for Microsoft 365 companies and is already included in Business Premium, E3 and E5. 
JumpCloud combines directory, SSO, MFA and device management, and fits Google Workspace companies and mixed Mac and Windows offices. Gulf Infotech deploys and supports both across the Middle East.
What we compared
- Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
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JumpCloud
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Disclosure
Gulf Infotech is a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work and also deploys and supports JumpCloud, so we recommend whichever fits.
Verdict
The short verdict
Choose Microsoft Intune
If you run Microsoft 365, especially Business Premium, E3 or E5, where Intune and Entra ID P1 are already paid for. Conditional Access, Defender and Windows Autopilot all work together.
Learn more: Microsoft Intune device managementChoose JumpCloud
If you run Google Workspace or several suites, have many Macs or Linux machines, want to retire an on-premise Active Directory server, or want personal Wi-Fi and VPN logins through Cloud RADIUS and LDAP.
Learn more: JumpCloud identity and device managementAvoid paying twice
A company on Business Premium that buys JumpCloud only for device management usually duplicates what it owns. A Google Workspace company buying Microsoft 365 only for Intune usually pays more than JumpCloud costs.
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Side by side
How do Intune and JumpCloud compare on features?
| Feature | Microsoft Intune | JumpCloud |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Microsoft IntuneDevice and app management, part of Microsoft 365 | JumpCloudCloud directory plus SSO, MFA and device management in one platform |
| Identity and SSO | Microsoft IntuneSeparate product: Microsoft Entra ID (P1 for Conditional Access) | JumpCloudBuilt in: Cloud Directory, SSO, MFA, password vault |
| Windows | Microsoft IntuneFull, including Autopilot zero-touch enrolment | JumpCloudWindows management with policies and patching |
| macOS, iOS, iPadOS | Microsoft IntuneYes, with Apple Business Manager | JumpCloudApple MDM |
| Android | Microsoft IntuneAndroid Enterprise, including work profiles | JumpCloudAndroid EMM |
| Linux | Microsoft IntuneUbuntu 24.04 and 26.04, RHEL 9 and 10 | JumpCloudLinux management |
| ChromeOS | Microsoft IntuneYes | JumpCloudNot listed |
| Wi-Fi and VPN logins (RADIUS), LDAP | Microsoft IntuneNot in Intune; needs other Microsoft or third-party services | JumpCloudCloud RADIUS and Cloud LDAP add-ons |
| Protect company data on personal phones | Microsoft IntuneApp protection policies without full enrolment | JumpCloudDevice-level management |
| Works best with | Microsoft IntuneMicrosoft 365, Entra ID, Defender | JumpCloudGoogle Workspace, mixed suites, Macs |
| Data centres | Microsoft IntuneMicrosoft cloud | JumpCloudUS, EU or India |
Takeaway:Intune goes deeper inside Microsoft 365; JumpCloud covers more of the identity stack in one console and treats Google, Mac and Linux as first-class.
In detail
How much do Intune and JumpCloud cost?
| Option | USD per user per month (annual)OMR per user per month (annual)AED per user per month (annual)QAR per user per month (annual)SAR per user per month (annual) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Intune inside Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot | USD per user per month (annual)OMR per user per month (annual)AED per user per month (annual)QAR per user per month (annual)SAR per user per month (annual)32.0012.416117.76116.48120.00 | What it coversIntune, Entra ID P1, Defender for Business, Office apps, email, Copilot |
| Intune Plan 1 (standalone) | USD per user per month (annual)OMR per user per month (annual)AED per user per month (annual)QAR per user per month (annual)SAR per user per month (annual)8.003.10429.4429.1230.00 | What it coversDevice and app management only; identity from Entra ID |
| JumpCloud Device Management | USD per user per month (annual)OMR per user per month (annual)AED per user per month (annual)QAR per user per month (annual)SAR per user per month (annual)Quote | What it coversMDM, patching, software, remote access |
| JumpCloud SSO | USD per user per month (annual)OMR per user per month (annual)AED per user per month (annual)QAR per user per month (annual)SAR per user per month (annual)Quote | What it coversDirectory, MFA, SSO, lifecycle, password management |
| JumpCloud Device Identity Management | USD per user per month (annual)OMR per user per month (annual)AED per user per month (annual)QAR per user per month (annual)SAR per user per month (annual)Quote | What it coversDevice management plus directory, MFA and device identity |
Converted from the USD list prices at 1 USD = 0.388 OMR · 3.68 AED · 3.64 QAR · 3.75 SAR, for reference. VAT is extra where it applies.
Converted from the USD list prices at 1 USD = 0.388 OMR · 3.68 AED · 3.64 QAR · 3.75 SAR, for reference. VAT is extra where it applies.
Converted from the USD list prices at 1 USD = 0.388 OMR · 3.68 AED · 3.64 QAR · 3.75 SAR, for reference. VAT is extra where it applies.
Converted from the USD list prices at 1 USD = 0.388 OMR · 3.68 AED · 3.64 QAR · 3.75 SAR, for reference. VAT is extra where it applies.
Prices as of October 2026 · USD list prices, per user per month, billed annually · exclude VAT (Oman and UAE 5%, Saudi Arabia 15%, Bahrain 10%, Qatar and Kuwait none). JumpCloud packages are quoted for your requirement; monthly billing costs more than annual, and Cloud RADIUS and Cloud LDAP are add-ons. Microsoft 365 prices in OMR, AED and QAR are on the Microsoft 365 pricing page.
Example: a 40-person office in Dubai on Google Workspace with Macs and Windows laptops can add JumpCloud Device Identity Management for a quoted per-user price. Moving those users to Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot for Intune would cost $1,280 per month, before VAT, though it also brings Office apps and Copilot.
Strengths
Intune wins inside Microsoft 365. Compliance results feed Entra Conditional Access, so a laptop with encryption off loses access to Outlook and SharePoint automatically. Windows Autopilot lets a new laptop ship straight to an employee in Muscat or Riyadh and set itself up. App protection policies keep company data inside Outlook and Teams on personal phones without enrolling the whole device, which staff accept more readily. If you already pay for Business Premium or E3, the marginal cost is zero. See Microsoft Intune device management.
Microsoft Intune- Intune
Entra ID
Defender
JumpCloud wins when Microsoft is not the centre of your IT. One user record controls Google Workspace, other cloud apps, the Mac or Windows login, office Wi-Fi through RADIUS and older systems through LDAP, which lets many small offices switch off their last Active Directory server. Its Mac and Linux management is not an afterthought, and packages are priced so you buy only what you use. See JumpCloud identity and device management.
JumpCloud- What it isCloud directory plus SSO, MFA and device management in one platform
- Identity and SSOBuilt in: Cloud Directory, SSO, MFA, password vault
- WindowsWindows management with policies and patching
Step by step
How does Gulf Infotech help you choose?
- 01
Inventory
users, devices by platform, current suite and licences.
- 02
Must-haves
Conditional Access, Wi-Fi logins, Active Directory retirement, Mac management, audit evidence.
- 03
Cost comparison
what you already own against what each option adds.
- 04
Pilot
one department on the chosen tool before full rollout.
- 05
Support
remote support by ticket, phone and remote session, in English and Arabic, Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm GST.
Frequently asked questions
Is JumpCloud cheaper than Intune?
It depends on what you already own. Intune Plan 1 costs $8.00 per user per month on its own and is included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3 and E5, so for those customers it adds no cost. JumpCloud is quoted per user for device management alone or with directory and MFA. For Google Workspace companies, JumpCloud is usually cheaper than adding Microsoft 365.
Can JumpCloud manage Macs better than Intune?
Both manage Macs through Apple's MDM framework and Apple Business Manager. In our experience, JumpCloud is easier for Mac-heavy offices that do not use Microsoft 365, because the Mac login, apps, policies and SSO come from one console. Intune manages Macs well too, and is the better choice when those Macs need Conditional Access to Microsoft 365 data.
Can we use JumpCloud with Microsoft 365?
Yes. JumpCloud can manage devices and logins for a company that uses Microsoft 365 for email and files. It makes most sense when you do not have Business Premium or E3, or when you need RADIUS, LDAP or Linux management that Intune does not cover. If you already own Intune and Entra ID P1, adding JumpCloud mostly duplicates what you pay for.
Can Intune replace Active Directory?
Not on its own. Intune manages devices; identity comes from Microsoft Entra ID. Together they can replace an on-premise domain for Windows logins and policies, but Wi-Fi RADIUS, LDAP for older systems and file-share permissions need other services. JumpCloud bundles directory, RADIUS and LDAP with device management, which is why small offices often use it to retire Active Directory.
Which is better for personal phones (BYOD)?
Intune is usually better for personal phones in a Microsoft 365 company. Its app protection policies protect company data inside Outlook, Teams and OneDrive without enrolling the whole phone, and Android work profiles keep work and personal apps apart. JumpCloud manages mobile devices through Apple MDM and Android EMM; we test its personal-device options against your BYOD policy before recommending it for phones.
Can we switch from one to the other later?
Yes, but plan it. Devices have to be unenrolled from one tool and enrolled in the other, which usually means a short action by each user or a reset for company laptops. SSO apps need reconnecting to the new identity provider. We run switches by department, starting with a pilot, and time them around licence renewals so you do not pay for both for long.
Not sure which one fits?
In a 30-minute call we look at your suite, devices and must-haves, then recommend Intune, JumpCloud or a mix, with a cost comparison.
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