Absolute Secure Endpoint vs. Iru Comparison


Absolute Secure Endpoint Absolute Software	Iru Iru (formerly Kandji)	+	+
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About Manage and secure your data, devices, and applications with an unbreakable connection to every endpoint — on or off your network. Absolute gives you unparalleled line-of-sight to your devices and data. The self-healing connection keeps critical applications such as SCCM, VPN, antivirus, and encryption present, healthy, and up-to-date. And sensitive data remains protected, even when accessed from outside your network. Maintain complete control of every endpoint, with a comprehensive library of automated, custom workflows — no scripting required. Reduce the load on your IT and security teams with pre-built commands for enforcing Windows updates, managing device configurations, and resolving issues — from helpdesk tickets to security events. Absolute is the only endpoint security solution factory-installed by every major PC manufacturer. Embedded in the BIOS of over half a billion devices, chances are, you already have it. All you have to do is activate it.		About Iru (formerly Kandji) is an all-in-one, AI-powered security and compliance platform designed to simplify IT management and strengthen enterprise protection. Built on the Iru Context Model, it unifies identity, endpoint, and compliance into a single intelligent system that understands users, devices, and applications in context. With passwordless workforce identity, advanced endpoint detection, and automated compliance, Iru delivers both security and efficiency without the complexity of multiple tools. Its integrated approach enables IT teams to secure access, prevent threats, and maintain continuous audit readiness—all from one intuitive platform. Trusted by over 5,000 companies including Plaid, Notion, Airbus, and Vercel, Iru transforms how modern businesses manage digital trust. The result is reduced IT workload, improved employee experience, and enterprise-grade protection built for the AI era.
Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Organizations that want to have complete control of their endpoints		Audience IT, security, and compliance leaders at modern enterprises seeking a unified AI-driven platform to manage identity, endpoint protection, and compliance automation efficiently and securely
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Not Supported		API Offers API Not Supported
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Pricing No information available. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported		Pricing Custom Pricing. Iru offers you a unique trial process, building a personalized environment for you to test drive the features that matter most to your business. Contact us for a free demo. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 4.0 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 3.0 / 5 ease 4.0 / 5 features 3.0 / 5 design 3.0 / 5 support 3.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Very secure and lots of tools in place to ensure that MDM remains in place, even for those who might wish to remove it in an enterprise or education environment. Cons When working with Apple products, they must be managed devices in order to ensure MDM remains in place.		Pros from Real Users Pros Exceptional User Interface: Kandji's interface is a masterpiece of simplicity and functionality. Setting up and managing our devices was a breeze. Even for team members with limited technical expertise, navigating through the platform was intuitive and straightforward. Robust Security Features: We have complete peace of mind knowing that our devices are secure and compliant. Kandji offers a wide range of security features, such as encryption, two-factor authentication, and compliance enforcement, which ensures our sensitive data remains protected. Effortless Deployment and Configuration: With Kandji, deploying and configuring applications, settings, and policies across our fleet of devices is effortless. Its automation capabilities have saved us significant time and effort, allowing us to focus on more strategic tasks. Comprehensive App Management: The app management features of Kandji are top-notch. We can easily distribute, update, and remove applications seamlessly. The ability to manage both native and third-party apps from a single platform has made app deployment a breeze. Outstanding Customer Support: Kandji's support team is one of the best we've encountered. Their response time is rapid, and they always go the extra mile to resolve any issues or questions we have promptly. Kandji talks a good game. Their sales game is on point. They get you in the door with a slick dashboard and promises that everything works well.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported
Company Information Absolute Software Founded: 1993 Canada www.absolute.com		Company Information Iru (formerly Kandji) Founded: 2018 United States www.iru.com
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Categories Endpoint Management Supported Endpoint Protection Supported Mobile Device Management (MDM) Supported Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Supported		Categories Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM) Supported Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Supported Endpoint Management Supported Endpoint Protection Supported Identity and Access Management (IAM) Supported IT Asset Management Supported IT Management Supported Mobile Device Management (MDM) Supported Mobility Supported Patch Management Supported Process Mapping Supported RMM Supported Security Compliance Supported Single Sign On Supported
		Endpoint Protection Features Activity Log Supported Antivirus Not Supported Application Security Supported Behavioral Analytics Not Supported Device Management Supported Encryption Supported Signature Matching Not Supported Web Threat Management Not Supported Whitelisting / Blacklisting Supported Mobile Device Management (MDM) Features Automatic Device Recognition Supported Data Management Supported Deployment Management Supported Inventory Management Supported Maintenance Utilities Supported Procurement Management Supported Remote Update / Installation Supported Software Management Supported Synchronization Management Supported Wireless Network Support Supported Show More Features Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Features Behavioral Analytics Supported Blacklisting/Whitelisting Supported Continuous Monitoring Supported Malware/Anomaly Detection Supported Prioritization Supported Remediation Management Supported Root Cause Analysis Supported IT Asset Management Features Asset Tracking Not Supported Audit Management Not Supported Compliance Management Supported Configuration Management Supported Contract/License Management Not Supported Cost Tracking Not Supported Depreciation Management Not Supported Inventory Management Supported IT Service Management Not Supported Maintenance Management Supported Procurement Management Not Supported Requisition Management Not Supported Supplier Management Not Supported IT Management Features Capacity Monitoring Not Supported Compliance Management Supported Event Logs Supported Hardware Inventory Supported IT Budgeting Supported License Management Not Supported Patch Management Supported Remote Access Supported Scheduling Supported Software Inventory Supported User Activity Monitoring Supported Mobility Features App Management Supported Barcode Scanning Not Supported Compliance Management Supported Content Management Not Supported Data Collection Not Supported Data Management Not Supported File Management Not Supported Forms Automation Not Supported Mobile Messaging Not Supported Remote Access Supported Remote Systems Monitoring Supported Patch Management Features Alerts/Notifications Supported Automatic Approval Supported Automatic Patch Deployment Supported Automatic Scans Supported Compliance Management Supported Custom Patches Supported Dashboard Not Supported Network Wide Management Not Supported Patch Prioritization Not Supported Patch Testing Not Supported Remote Access/Control Supported Vulnerability Scanning Supported RMM Features Deployment Management Supported For MSPs Not Supported IT Asset Management Supported Mobile Access Supported Network Monitoring Not Supported Patch Management Supported Real-time Alerts Supported Remediation Management Supported
Integrations Axonius Supported ThreatAware Supported 5X Not Supported Asset Management for Jira Not Supported Atomicwork Not Supported BuilderX Supported Daylight Not Supported Drata Not Supported EZO AssetSonar Not Supported Google Workspace Not Supported JupiterOne Not Supported Microsoft 365 Not Supported Motileo Not Supported OneLogin Not Supported Oomnitza Not Supported SURF Security Not Supported Setyl Not Supported Slack Not Supported Tracebit Not Supported Vanta Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 5 Integrations		Integrations Axonius Supported ThreatAware Supported 5X Supported Asset Management for Jira Supported Atomicwork Supported BuilderX Not Supported Daylight Supported Drata Supported EZO AssetSonar Supported Google Workspace Supported JupiterOne Supported Microsoft 365 Supported Motileo Supported OneLogin Supported Oomnitza Supported SURF Security Supported Setyl Supported Slack Supported Tracebit Supported Vanta Supported Show More Integrations View All 33 Integrations
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