Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
JumpCloud vs ExpressVPN
JumpCloud
Security & Cybersecurity
Unified identity and device management for hybrid workforce.
- From
- $9/user/month
- Rated
- -
ExpressVPN
Security & Cybersecurity
High-speed, secure, and anonymous VPN service
- From
- $6.67/month
- 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; ExpressVPN the App Store listing (seller Expressco Services, LLC) states subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period, and that any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited on purchase
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which JumpCloud and ExpressVPN actually diverge.
| Attribute | JumpCloud | ExpressVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9/user/month | $6.67/month |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API | Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api |
| Founded | Unknown | 2009 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & Cybersecurity).
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 ExpressVPN does not also cover.
Only in ExpressVPN
- Lightway protocol
- TrustedServer technology
- Network Lock kill switch
- Split tunneling
- No activity logs
- Private DNS
- Speed test
- MediaStreamer
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 ExpressVPN
- Companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environmentsnot ExpressVPN
- IT teams implementing zero-trust security modelsnot ExpressVPN
- Managed service providers requiring multi-tenant identity and device managementnot ExpressVPN
- Educational institutions and nonprofits (eligible for special pricing)not ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN
- Vpnnot JumpCloud
- Privacynot JumpCloud
- Streamingnot 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
ExpressVPN
- The App Store listing (seller Expressco Services, LLC) states subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period, and that any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited on purchase
- The same listing caps a single ExpressVPN subscription at 14 simultaneous device connections
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
ExpressVPN
$6.67/month- 1 Month$12.95/month
- 8 devices
- 94 countries
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 12 Months$6.67/month
- All features
- 3 months free
- Best value
- 6 Months$9.99/month
- All features
- 30-day guarantee
Which should you pick?
Choose ExpressVPN if
- You need lightway protocol.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api.
- You also want trustedserver technology.
Questions people ask
- Is JumpCloud or ExpressVPN better?
- Neither clearly leads. JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month and ExpressVPN at $6.67/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, JumpCloud or ExpressVPN?
- JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month and ExpressVPN at $6.67/month.
- Does JumpCloud or ExpressVPN run on more platforms?
- JumpCloud runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API. ExpressVPN runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api.
- 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 ExpressVPN is typically brought in for.
- What can JumpCloud do that ExpressVPN cannot?
- ExpressVPN covers Lightway protocol, TrustedServer technology, Network Lock kill switch, Split tunneling.
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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