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iCompass vs JumpCloud

iCompass logo

iCompass

Government

Meeting and Agenda Management

From
$400/month
Free plan
No
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

  • Each has a real cost: iCompass iCompass (a Diligent Corporation product for local government agenda management) publishes no pricing on its own site; every call to action is Contact Us or Request a Demo, with no figures anywhere on the page.; JumpCloud platform Essentials tier capped at 300 users; larger organisations must purchase unbundled tiers or negotiate custom pricing
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iCompass and JumpCloud actually diverge.

Attributes where iCompass and JumpCloud differ
AttributeiCompassJumpCloud
Starting price$400/month$9/user/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API
CategoryGovernmentCybersecurity
Founded2001Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 iCompass

  • Agenda Creation
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Document Management
  • Public Meeting Portal
  • Voting Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Video Streaming
  • Document Storage

Only in JumpCloud

Nothing recorded that iCompass does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

iCompass

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

JumpCloud

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

Where each one falls short

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

iCompass

  • iCompass (a Diligent Corporation product for local government agenda management) publishes no pricing on its own site; every call to action is Contact Us or Request a Demo, with no figures anywhere on the page.

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

iCompass

$400/month
  • Government$400/month
    • Agenda Management
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Public Portal

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 iCompass if

  • You need agenda creation.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want meeting minutes.
iCompass review

Choose JumpCloud if

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

Questions people ask

Is iCompass or JumpCloud better?
Neither clearly leads. iCompass starts at $400/month and JumpCloud at $9/user/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iCompass or JumpCloud?
iCompass starts at $400/month and JumpCloud at $9/user/month.
Does iCompass or JumpCloud run on more platforms?
iCompass runs on Web, Ios, Android. JumpCloud runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API.
What is iCompass best used for?
iCompass 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 iCompass do that JumpCloud cannot?
iCompass covers Agenda Creation, Meeting Minutes, Document Management, Public Meeting Portal.

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.

Source
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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