Software · head to head
JumpCloud vs Cybereason Defense Platform
JumpCloud
Software
Unified identity and device management for hybrid workforce.
- From
- $9/user/month
- Rated
- -
Cybereason Defense Platform
Software
AI-driven endpoint protection and detection
- From
- $50/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: JumpCloud platform Essentials tier capped at 300 users; larger organisations must purchase unbundled tiers or negotiate custom pricing; Cybereason Defense Platform the pricing page names three tiers, Enterprise, Enterprise Advanced and Enterprise Complete, and publishes no figure for any of them, routing every one to a demo request
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which JumpCloud and Cybereason Defense Platform actually diverge.
| Attribute | JumpCloud | Cybereason Defense Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9/user/month | $50/year |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API | Windows, Macos, Linux, Mobile |
| Founded | Unknown | 2012 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 JumpCloud
Nothing recorded that Cybereason Defense Platform does not also cover.
Only in Cybereason Defense Platform
- Next-gen antivirus
- Endpoint detection and response
- Machine learning detection
- Behavioral analysis
- Threat hunting
- Automated remediation
- XDR integration
- Ransomware protection
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
JumpCloud
- Organisations modernising from Active Directory to cloud identity infrastructurenot Cybereason Defense Platform
- Companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environmentsnot Cybereason Defense Platform
- IT teams implementing zero-trust security modelsnot Cybereason Defense Platform
- Managed service providers requiring multi-tenant identity and device managementnot Cybereason Defense Platform
- Educational institutions and nonprofits (eligible for special pricing)not Cybereason Defense Platform
Cybereason Defense Platform
- Endpoint detection and response for enterprise security teamsnot JumpCloud
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Cybereason Defense Platform
- The pricing page names three tiers, Enterprise, Enterprise Advanced and Enterprise Complete, and publishes no figure for any of them, routing every one to a demo request
Pricing, plan by plan
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 $13 (monthly)
- Single sign-on
- Multi-factor authentication
- Password management
- Platform Essentials$null/variable
- Identity and device management with SSO and passwordless auth
- Maximum 300 users
- Contact sales for pricing
- Platform$null/variable
- Unified identity, device and access management
- Contact sales for pricing
Cybereason Defense Platform
$50/year- Cybereason NGAV$50/year
- Next-gen antivirus
- Machine learning detection
- Ransomware protection
- Cybereason EDR$85/year
- All NGAV features
- Endpoint detection
- Automated response
- Cybereason Complete$150/year
- All EDR features
- Managed detection
- 24/7 SOC support
Which should you pick?
Choose Cybereason Defense Platform if
- You need next-gen antivirus.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Mobile.
- You also want endpoint detection and response.
Questions people ask
- Is JumpCloud or Cybereason Defense Platform better?
- Neither clearly leads. JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month and Cybereason Defense Platform at $50/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, JumpCloud or Cybereason Defense Platform?
- JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month and Cybereason Defense Platform at $50/year.
- Does JumpCloud or Cybereason Defense Platform run on more platforms?
- JumpCloud runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API. Cybereason Defense Platform runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Mobile.
- What is JumpCloud best used for?
- JumpCloud is most often used for organisations modernising from active directory to cloud identity infrastructure, companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environments, it teams implementing zero-trust security models, managed service providers requiring multi-tenant identity and device management. Of those, organisations modernising from active directory to cloud identity infrastructure and companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environments are not what Cybereason Defense Platform is typically brought in for.
- What can JumpCloud do that Cybereason Defense Platform cannot?
- Cybereason Defense Platform covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Machine learning detection, Behavioral analysis.
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.
SourceJumpCloud: 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.
SourceJumpCloud: Is there a free trial?
Yes. All users can access a 30-day free trial before purchasing.
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