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JumpCloud vs Socrata

JumpCloud logo

JumpCloud

Cybersecurity

Unified identity and device management for hybrid workforce.

From
$9/user/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
Socrata logo

Socrata

Government

Open Data Platform for Government

From
$500/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which JumpCloud and Socrata actually diverge.

Attributes where JumpCloud and Socrata differ
AttributeJumpCloudSocrata
Starting price$9/user/month$500/month
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, APIWeb
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
FoundedUnknown1966

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Socrata does not also cover.

Only in Socrata

  • Data Publishing
  • Visualization Tools
  • API Access
  • Data Catalog
  • Performance Analytics
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • ArcGIS

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

Socrata

  • 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

Socrata

Nothing recorded yet. See the Socrata review.

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

Socrata

$500/month
  • Open Data$500/month
    • Data Portal
    • Visualizations
    • API Access

Which should you pick?

Choose JumpCloud if

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

Choose Socrata if

  • You need data publishing.
  • You also want visualization tools.
Socrata review

Questions people ask

Is JumpCloud or Socrata better?
Neither clearly leads. JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month and Socrata at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JumpCloud or Socrata?
JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month and Socrata at $500/month.
Does JumpCloud or Socrata run on more platforms?
JumpCloud runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API. Socrata runs on 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 Socrata is typically brought in for.
What can JumpCloud do that Socrata cannot?
Socrata covers Data Publishing, Visualization Tools, API Access, Data Catalog.

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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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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