NinjaOne vs. Iru (formerly Kandji)
Why your peers choose NinjaOne over Iru
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NinjaOne vs. Iru Reviews
 | Iru | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.7 (3,699) | 4.7 (746) |
| Meets Requirements | 9.0 3,511 Responses | 9.2 669 Responses |
| Ease of Use | 9.1 3,547 Responses | 9.4 687 Responses |
| Ease of Setup | 9.1 3,327 Responses | 9.3 667 Responses |
| Ease of Admin | 9.1 3,054 Responses | 9.4 638 Responses |
| Quality of Support | 9.1 3,370 Responses | 9.5 662 Responses |
| Ease of Doing Business With | 9.4 2,987 Responses | 9.4 633 Responses |
| Product Direction (% positive) | 9.7 3,469 Responses | 9.5 643 Responses |
Based on G2 Spring 2026
Iru
Product Summary
Iru Endpoint is an endpoint management solution that enables IT teams to manage and protect all their Apple endpoints, alongside Windows and Android devices, from a single console. Originally known as Kandji, Iru focused on Apple-centric mobile device management but was renamed when the platform Iru expanded its support to other operating systems. With Iru, IT administrators can automate onboarding, enforce security policies, and deploy apps. Iru also handles device lifecycle management and patch automation.
Use Cases
- Automated patch management: Iru’s Auto Apps library offers common Apple and Windows applications ready to deploy and can be set to scan devices automatically to ensure they are updated
- Out-of-the-box configurations: Iru offers blueprint configuration templates for deploying applications to a macOS device.
- Remote endpoint management: Technicians get full visibility of all Apple, Windows, and Android devices, including applications, activity, and logs of remediations for any issues.
Shortcomings
- View customization: According to G2 users, Iru does not offer much flexibility when it comes to filtering options, advanced reporting, and limited information for devices and alerts. (Verified G2 Review) (Verified G2 Review) (Verified G2 Review)
- No support for Linux: Iru might not be compatible for businesses that rely heavily on Linux. While initially designed for Apple-only environments, Iru offers Windows and Android support, but does not support Linux.
- User interface: Iru reviews on G2 report that the platform’s interface can be confusing and difficult to use. (Verified G2 Review) (Verified G2 Review)
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over Iru
Iru (formerly known as Kandji) continues Kandji MDM’s support for Apple operating systems and has since added support for Windows and Android devices. Alternatively, NinjaOne offers more comprehensive cross-platform endpoint management with support for Windows, macOS, Linux, VMs, servers, and SNMP devices, while its built-in MDM solution gives IT teams full visibility and control of Android and Apple mobile devices. When comparing NinjaOne vs Iru, NinjaOne offers a broader scope of endpoint management capabilities and a more comprehensive suite of tools, including remote access, network monitoring, documentation, help desk, and zero-touch enrollment for Android MDM.
In addition, Iru reviews find that the platform can struggle with limited customization options for dashboard views and device information. On the other hand, NinjaOne provides highly configurable dashboards and reports that can be tailored to suit IT Teams’ needs. Aside from detailed device information, NinjaOne users get full visibility into their environment from a single pane of glass, allowing them to track device health, network metrics, patch status, IT asset inventory, and more. While Iru reviews highlight the
platform’s complex interface, NinjaOne is also designed to be user-friendly, making it easy for users to customize dashboards and navigate through all the IT tools they need.
“One of the reasons we chose NinjaOne is because of its extreme ease of use. It’s very easy to get new employees up to speed quickly. At Aerorock, we have the utmost confidence that NinjaOne provides us with a secure environment to operate in.”
Jason Danner // President at Aerorock
This is why customers love us
100,000
Endpoints managed
“NinjaOne is a scalable solution. It’s built on a modern SaaS architecture and it’s future-proof.”
40%
More Cost Effective
“NinjaOne’s price point is 40% less than any other endpoint management tool on the market, while being more powerful and easy to use.”
10-15
Tools Replaced
“Before, I needed 10-15 different tools to execute what NinjaOne does in its centralized, single pane of glass.”
30%
Less time for patching
“We observed a 30% reduction in the time taken for patch deployments compared to our previous solution.”
2,000
Endpoints managed
“NinjaOne gives me much more flexibility and security in my work”
30%
Annual ROI
“[NinjaOne] has already shown its value in ROI…it’s at least a hundred thousand dollars annually.”
24x
Faster Endpoint Management
“Our processes have become 24x faster with NinjaOne.”
20-40
Hours Saved Each Week
“Leveraging the automations feature within NinjaOne has enabled me to save upwards of what would likely be 20 to 30 to even 40 hours per week.”
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NinjaOne vs.Iru FAQs
How does Iru compare to NinjaOne?
Iru (formerly Kandji) supports Apple, Windows, and Android devices, but NinjaOne offers broader cross-platform management across Windows, macOS, Linux, servers, VMs, and SNMP devices, along with built-in MDM for iOS and Android. NinjaOne also centralizes more endpoint management tools into a single platform, including remote access, network monitoring and ticketing. While Iru reviews mention limited dashboard customization, NinjaOne provides highly configurable, user-friendly dashboards with full visibility into device health, patching, and network performance from one pane of glass.
Does Iru offer a server monitoring feature?
Server monitoring is not a primary capability of the platform, which focuses primarily on device management. NinjaOne, on the other hand, offers a complete platform, including IT server monitoring, easy-to-use remote monitoring and management, IT automation, comprehensive patch management, and integrated cloud backup.
Does Iru offer a free version?
Iru offers a 14-day free trial and unlimited support, similar to NinjaOne, which provides unlimited onboarding, training, and support. NinjaOne likewise offers a 14-day free trial with complete access to all its solutions.
Does Iru have support for Mac, Windows, and Linux users?
While Iru currently supports macOs and Windows users, it does not support Linux systems. Alternatively, NinjaOne offers more comprehensive cross-platform endpoint management with support for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android endpoints. In addition, NinjaOne also allows users to monitor and manage VMs, servers, and SNMP devices.
Does Iru offer 24/7 support?
Iru offers free support to all customers 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. NinjaOne, rated #1 in customer support, offers 24/7 support.