Iru vs. SimpleMDM Comparison


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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.		About Apple device management that's simple, secure, and pretty damn quick. Effortless account creation and setup — Enroll, configure, and monitor any number of Apple devices in a matter of minutes. Our user-friendly interface makes the onboarding experience a piece of cake for admins and users alike. Rapid device enrollment options — Quickly add iOS and macOS devices with automated enrollment through Apple Business Manager, enrollment by link for BYOD, and more. Flexible app deployment and installation — Automatically deploy apps and installer packages at scale. Utilize App Store, VPP, custom apps, or a self-serve experience for macOS using our hosted Munki integration. Advanced configuration capabilities — Automate your workflows using a variety of premade configuration profiles or upload your own. Fast US-based support — Get help when you need it from a technical support professional who knows the ins and outs of MDM. Our average response time is 30 minutes or less.
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		Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
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		Audience MacAdmins, Small business owners
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 Supported
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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		Pricing $2.50 per month Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported
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		Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software
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 Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported
Company Information Iru (formerly Kandji) Founded: 2018 United States www.iru.com		Company Information PDQ Founded: 2001 United States simplemdm.com
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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		Categories Endpoint Management Supported Mobile Device Management (MDM) 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 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 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		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 Not Supported Wireless Network Support Supported
Integrations JupiterOne Supported Setyl Supported 5X Supported Asset Management for Jira Supported Atomicwork Supported Axonius Supported Compyl Supported Console Supported Daylight Supported EZO AssetSonar Supported Microsoft 365 Supported Mindflow Supported Okta Supported OneLogin Supported Oomnitza Supported Scrut Automation Supported SecureW2 Supported ThreatAware Supported Tracebit Supported Vanta Supported Show More Integrations View All 33 Integrations		Integrations JupiterOne Supported Setyl Supported 5X Not Supported Asset Management for Jira Not Supported Atomicwork Not Supported Axonius Not Supported Compyl Not Supported Console Not Supported Daylight Not Supported EZO AssetSonar Not Supported Microsoft 365 Not Supported Mindflow Not Supported Okta Not Supported OneLogin Not Supported Oomnitza Not Supported Scrut Automation Not Supported SecureW2 Not Supported ThreatAware Not Supported Tracebit Not Supported Vanta Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 2 Integrations
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