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DataSF vs JumpCloud

DataSF logo

DataSF

Government

San Francisco Open Data Portal

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
JumpCloud logo

JumpCloud

Cybersecurity

Unified identity and device management for hybrid workforce.

From
$9/user/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only DataSF has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DataSF and JumpCloud actually diverge.

Attributes where DataSF and JumpCloud differ
AttributeDataSFJumpCloud
Starting priceFree$9/user/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API
CategoryGovernmentCybersecurity
Founded2009Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in DataSF

  • Open Datasets
  • Data API
  • Visualizations
  • Data Catalog
  • Automated Updates
  • Socrata
  • ArcGIS
  • Analysis Tools

Only in JumpCloud

Nothing recorded that DataSF does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

DataSF

  • Citizen Servicesnot JumpCloud
  • Records Managementnot JumpCloud
  • Public Safetynot JumpCloud
  • Civic Engagementnot JumpCloud

JumpCloud

  • Organisations modernising from Active Directory to cloud identity infrastructurenot DataSF
  • Companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environmentsnot DataSF
  • IT teams implementing zero-trust security modelsnot DataSF
  • Managed service providers requiring multi-tenant identity and device managementnot DataSF
  • Educational institutions and nonprofits (eligible for special pricing)not DataSF

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

DataSF

Nothing recorded yet. See the DataSF review.

JumpCloud

  • Platform Essentials tier capped at 300 users; larger organisations must purchase unbundled tiers or negotiate custom pricing
  • À la carte pricing can become expensive when purchasing multiple features; device management at $9/user, SSO at $11/user totals $20/user for basic functionality
  • Bundled Platform and Platform Prime packages require contacting sales; no published pricing limits transparency
  • Zero-trust and AI & SaaS management capabilities only available in Platform Prime tier with custom pricing
  • No on-premises or self-hosted option; cloud-only deployment

Pricing, plan by plan

DataSF

Free
  • Public AccessFree
    • Dataset Access
    • API Access
    • Visualizations

JumpCloud

$9/user/month
  • À La Carte - Device Management$9/user/month (annual) or $11 (monthly)
    • Device management across Windows, Mac, Linux
    • Remote assistance
    • Patch management
  • À La Carte - SSO$11/user/month (annual) or $13 (monthly)
    • Single sign-on
    • Multi-factor authentication
    • Password management
  • Platform Essentials$undefined/variable
    • Identity and device management with SSO and passwordless auth
    • Maximum 300 users
    • Contact sales for pricing
  • Platform$undefined/variable
    • Unified identity, device and access management
    • Contact sales for pricing

Which should you pick?

Choose DataSF if

  • You need open datasets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want data api.
DataSF review

Choose JumpCloud if

  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API.
JumpCloud review

Questions people ask

Is DataSF or JumpCloud better?
Neither clearly leads. DataSF starts at Free and JumpCloud at $9/user/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DataSF or JumpCloud?
DataSF has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for DataSF and $9/user/month for JumpCloud.
Does DataSF or JumpCloud run on more platforms?
DataSF runs on Web. JumpCloud runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API.
Can I use DataSF for free?
Yes. DataSF has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month.
What is DataSF best used for?
DataSF is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what JumpCloud is typically brought in for.
What can DataSF do that JumpCloud cannot?
DataSF covers Open Datasets, Data API, Visualizations, Data Catalog.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

JumpCloud: What devices does JumpCloud support?

JumpCloud supports unified endpoint management for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android devices.

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JumpCloud: Can I use JumpCloud to replace Active Directory?

Yes. JumpCloud is designed for organisations modernising from on-premises Active Directory to cloud-based directory and identity management.

Source
JumpCloud: Is there a free trial?

Yes. All users can access a 30-day free trial before purchasing.

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