Software · head to head
JumpCloud vs McAfee Total Protection
JumpCloud
Software
Unified identity and device management for hybrid workforce.
- From
- $9/user/month
- Rated
- -
McAfee Total Protection
Software
Award-winning antivirus trusted by millions
- From
- $29.99/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; McAfee Total Protection significant renewal price increase after first year (from $29.99 to $84.99/year)
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which JumpCloud and McAfee Total Protection actually diverge.
| Attribute | JumpCloud | McAfee Total Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9/user/month | $29.99/year |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 1987 |
Identical on both: 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 McAfee Total Protection does not also cover.
Only in McAfee Total Protection
- Real-time antivirus
- Firewall
- Safe browsing
- Password manager
- Secure VPN
- Identity monitoring
- Protection Score
- Parental controls
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 McAfee Total Protection
- Companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environmentsnot McAfee Total Protection
- IT teams implementing zero-trust security modelsnot McAfee Total Protection
- Managed service providers requiring multi-tenant identity and device managementnot McAfee Total Protection
- Educational institutions and nonprofits (eligible for special pricing)not McAfee Total Protection
McAfee Total Protection
- Antivirusnot JumpCloud
- Internet Securitynot JumpCloud
- Identity Protectionnot 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
McAfee Total Protection
- Significant renewal price increase after first year (from $29.99 to $84.99/year)
- Customer support responsiveness issues reported as reason for switching
- Renewal billing can be aggressive with auto-renewal defaults
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
McAfee Total Protection
$29.99/year- Basic$29.99/year
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- 1 device
- Plus$39.99/year
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- 5 devices
- Premium$49.99/year
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- VPN
- Advanced$74.99/year
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- VPN
Which should you pick?
Choose McAfee Total Protection if
- You need real-time antivirus.
- You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- You also want firewall.
Questions people ask
- Is JumpCloud or McAfee Total Protection better?
- Neither clearly leads. JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month and McAfee Total Protection at $29.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, JumpCloud or McAfee Total Protection?
- JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month and McAfee Total Protection at $29.99/year.
- Does JumpCloud or McAfee Total Protection run on more platforms?
- JumpCloud runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API. McAfee Total Protection runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- 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 McAfee Total Protection is typically brought in for.
- What can JumpCloud do that McAfee Total Protection cannot?
- McAfee Total Protection covers Real-time antivirus, Firewall, Safe browsing, Password manager.
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.
SourceMcAfee Total Protection: How much does McAfee Total Protection cost?
McAfee Total Protection introductory pricing ranges from $29.99/year (Basic) to $74.99/year (Advanced), but renewal costs jump to $84.99/year after the first year.
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.
SourceMcAfee Total Protection: What is the trial period for McAfee Total Protection?
McAfee offers a 60-day money-back guarantee, allowing you to try the service risk-free for two months.
SourceJumpCloud: Is there a free trial?
Yes. All users can access a 30-day free trial before purchasing.
SourceMcAfee Total Protection: How many devices can I protect with one McAfee Total Protection subscription?
Device coverage varies by plan: Basic covers 1 device, while other plans protect 5 to unlimited devices depending on the tier selected.
SourceMcAfee Total Protection: Does McAfee Total Protection include VPN?
VPN is included in higher-tier McAfee plans if you opt for auto-renewal.
SourceRelated pages
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