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JumpCloud vs Palantir Gotham

JumpCloud logo

JumpCloud

Cybersecurity

Unified identity and device management for hybrid workforce.

From
$9/user/month
Free plan
No
Palantir Gotham logo

Palantir Gotham

Government

Data Integration for Defense & Intelligence

From
$10000/month
Free plan
No

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; Palantir Gotham no pricing information published; enterprise product requiring direct sales engagement
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which JumpCloud and Palantir Gotham actually diverge.

Attributes where JumpCloud and Palantir Gotham differ
AttributeJumpCloudPalantir Gotham
Starting price$9/user/month$10000/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, APIDesktop, Web
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
FoundedUnknown2003

Identical on both: 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 JumpCloud

Nothing recorded that Palantir Gotham does not also cover.

Only in Palantir Gotham

  • Data Integration
  • Pattern Analysis
  • Link Analysis
  • Geospatial Analysis
  • Collaboration
  • Intelligence Databases
  • Classified Systems
  • GIS

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 Palantir Gotham
  • Companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environmentsnot Palantir Gotham
  • IT teams implementing zero-trust security modelsnot Palantir Gotham
  • Managed service providers requiring multi-tenant identity and device managementnot Palantir Gotham
  • Educational institutions and nonprofits (eligible for special pricing)not Palantir Gotham

Palantir Gotham

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

Palantir Gotham

  • No pricing information published; enterprise product requiring direct sales engagement

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 $13 (monthly)
    • Single sign-on
    • Multi-factor authentication
    • Password management
  • Platform Essentials$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

Palantir Gotham

$10000/month
  • Enterprise$10000/month
    • Data Integration
    • Analysis Tools
    • Collaboration

Which should you pick?

Choose JumpCloud if

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

Choose Palantir Gotham if

  • You need data integration.
  • You work on Desktop, Web.
  • You also want pattern analysis.

Questions people ask

Is JumpCloud or Palantir Gotham better?
Neither clearly leads. JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month and Palantir Gotham at $10000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JumpCloud or Palantir Gotham?
JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month and Palantir Gotham at $10000/month.
Does JumpCloud or Palantir Gotham run on more platforms?
JumpCloud runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API. Palantir Gotham runs on Desktop, Web.
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 Palantir Gotham is typically brought in for.
What can JumpCloud do that Palantir Gotham cannot?
Palantir Gotham covers Data Integration, Pattern Analysis, Link Analysis, Geospatial 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.

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Palantir Gotham: How much does Palantir Gotham cost?

Palantir Gotham does not publish pricing information on its website. As an enterprise analytics platform, costs are determined through direct sales consultation tailored to organizational scope and requirements.

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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.

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JumpCloud: Is there a free trial?

Yes. All users can access a 30-day free trial before purchasing.

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