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JumpCloud
IT & Security · jumpcloud.com
Overview
JumpCloud is a cloud-based directory platform that unifies user identity, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and cross-OS device management in one console. It positions itself as a modern, vendor-neutral alternative to Microsoft Active Directory for organizations managing a mix of Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices.
The problem JumpCloud solves
IT teams managing a mix of Windows, Mac, and Linux devices across a distributed workforce usually end up running a separate directory service, an SSO/MFA tool, and an MDM product side by side. JumpCloud solves that by building directory, SSO, MFA, and cross-platform device management into one cloud-hosted console, so admins provision, secure, and deprovision users and devices from a single place instead of reconciling multiple systems.
Decision context
Use these points to test whether the product fits your operation, not just whether it has a long feature list.
- Published starting price: $9 per user/month. Confirm user, usage, and feature limits for the plan you would actually buy.
- Deployment: cloud. Check security, data-residency, and access requirements for every team that will use it.
- Verified integrations include Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 / Entra ID, Active Directory, AWS, CrowdStrike, Slack. Validate sync direction and plan limits for the connections that matter.
- This record was last checked on 7/31/2026; pricing and features can change.
How to evaluate JumpCloud
A listing helps create a shortlist; a trial with the team’s real workflow decides whether the tool fits. Use this reading with the structured facts and confirm changes with the vendor.
Workflow fit
The record describes it as a fit for IT teams needing one platform to manage identity, SSO, and devices across mixed Windows/Mac/Linux fleets, Remote-first or distributed companies replacing on-prem Active Directory with a cloud directory, SMB and mid-market organizations that want SSO plus MDM without buying separate point tools. Check that this context matches the volume, roles, and processes your team needs it to support.
Pilot questions
- Can JumpCloud complete the critical workflow without manual work outside the product?
- Do the recorded connections (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 / Entra ID, Active Directory, AWS) support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
- What user, usage, storage, support, or security limits appear after the headline starting price?
Evidence and freshness
This record was checked on 7/31/2026. That date tells you when the record was reviewed, not that the vendor has left its terms unchanged since then.
Best for
- IT teams needing one platform to manage identity, SSO, and devices across mixed Windows/Mac/Linux fleets
- Remote-first or distributed companies replacing on-prem Active Directory with a cloud directory
- SMB and mid-market organizations that want SSO plus MDM without buying separate point tools
Not a fit if
- Organizations needing deep, Apple-only MDM parity with dedicated tools like Jamf
- Large enterprises with a 'one machine, many users' shared-device model
Why it’s listed
- Combines cloud directory, SSO/MFA, and cross-platform device management in a single console, reducing IT tool sprawl
- Widely used as a lighter-weight, cloud-native alternative to Active Directory for distributed and remote-first teams
- Strong independent review presence with consistently high usability and ease-of-implementation scores
Pricing
Device Management
$9 per user/month (billed annually)Core MDM package for managing and securing devices.
- Cross-OS device management (Windows/Mac/Linux)
- Patch management
- Remote assist
- Policy enforcement
- Basic reporting
SSO
$11 per user/month (billed annually)Single sign-on package covering access and authentication.
- SSO to app catalog
- Multi-factor authentication
- Password Manager
- Cloud directory
Device Identity Management
$13 per user/month (billed annually)Combines device management with identity management and MFA for devices.
- Everything in Device Management
- Identity management
- Device-level MFA
- Conditional access
Platform Prime
Custom pricingTop-tier plan adding Zero Trust, AI/SaaS management, and premium support.
- Full directory platform
- Zero Trust security
- AI & SaaS management/discovery
- 24x7 premium support
- Privileged Access Management add-on eligibility
Features
Integrations
Security & compliance
Pros & cons
Pros
- Single pane of glass for directory, SSO, MFA, and device management across operating systems
- Broad pre-built SSO application catalog plus custom SAML/SCIM support
- Consistently rated highly for ease of use and ease of implementation
- Flexible à la carte pricing lets teams buy only the modules they need
Cons
- Initial setup and policy configuration have a real learning curve
- Costs increase noticeably as organizations add users, modules, and premium support
- macOS MDM depth still trails Apple-dedicated tools like Jamf according to reviewers
- No longer offers a permanent free-forever tier — only a 30-day full-featured trial
What we found
Reviewers praise JumpCloud's centralized directory, SSO, and cross-OS device management for simplifying IT operations, while flagging a steeper-than-expected initial setup and rising costs as user counts and add-on modules grow.
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