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Jamf Pro vs Authy

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Jamf Pro

Software

Complete Apple device management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Authy

Software

Simple to setup, secure cloud backup, multi device support

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Authy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Jamf Pro limited to Apple devices only, covering Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV with no Windows or Android device management; Authy free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Jamf Pro and Authy actually diverge.

Attributes where Jamf Pro and Authy differ
AttributeJamf ProAuthy
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefree
Free tierNoYes

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

Where each one falls short

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

Jamf Pro

  • Limited to Apple devices only, covering Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV with no Windows or Android device management
  • The product page names no price; it routes buyers to a separate pricing page or a 14-day trial rather than publishing a figure on the product page itself

Authy

  • Free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side
  • Vendor markets multi-device sync as a core feature, meaning account security depends on cloud-backed codes rather than device-only storage

Pricing, plan by plan

Jamf Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Jamf Pro review.

Authy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Authy review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Jamf Pro if

Nothing in the data separates Jamf Pro from Authy on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Jamf Pro review

Choose Authy if

  • You want to start without paying.
Authy review

Questions people ask

Is Jamf Pro or Authy better?
Neither clearly leads. Jamf Pro starts at On request and Authy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Jamf Pro or Authy?
Authy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Jamf Pro and Free for Authy.
Does Jamf Pro or Authy run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Authy for free?
Yes. Authy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Jamf Pro starts at On request.
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