Cisco Meraki vs JumpCloud

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Ratings

Cisco Meraki MDM

JumpCloud

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Overall

4.3
4.5

4.8

Meets Requirements

8.8
165 responses
8.8
2840 responses

9.2

905 responses

Ease of Use

9
166 responses
9
3080 responses

9.3

912 responses

Ease of Setup

9.1
142 responses
8.8
2840 responses

9.4

804 responses

Ease of Admin

9.2
142 responses
9
2660 responses

9.5

80 responses

Quality of Support

8.3
154 responses
8.8
2781 responses

9.4

876 responses

Ease of Doing Business with

8.6
137 responses
9
2524 responses

9.6

808 responses

Product Direction (% positive)

8.5
163 responses
9.3
2953 responses

9.8

897 responses

Based on G2 Winter 2026

Competitors

Cisco Meraki MDM

Product Summary

Cisco Meraki is a cloud-managed networking platform within Cisco that provides visibility and control across networking, security, and endpoint environments. Its mobile device management (MDM) feature, offered through Meraki Systems Manager, enables organizations to manage and secure mobile devices from a single dashboard.

Systems Manager integrates with the broader Cisco security ecosystem as well as adjusts and enforces network access policies based on device compliance.

It should be noted that Cisco announced the end-of-sale (EOS) for Meraki Systems Manager on December 2, 2025. New purchases will be available until June 3, 2026, and support will continue through June 3, 2029. With that said, organizations evaluating long-term MDM strategies should consider alternative solutions for future deployments.

Use Cases

  • Security:
    Meraki Systems Manager enables administrators to enforce security policies to protect device data, restrict device features, and control passcode requirements.
  • Content management:
    The platform’s on-device content management feature lets technicians deploy and manage apps, images, documents, and other files on Android, Apple, and Windows devices.
  • Geolocation:
    Cisco Meraki’s geolocation capabilities allow users to locate managed devices and enforce security policies such as lost-mode or location-based restrictions.

Shortcomings

  • Product lifecycle status:
    With Systems Manager now in EOS, organizations may need to transition to alternative platforms before support ends.
  • Limited customization:
    Meraki’s UI and branding customization options are relatively limited compared to those of other standalone MDM solutions.
  • Log information:
    The customer portal lacks some necessary log information, making it challenging for technicians to swiftly analyze and troubleshoot issues.

JumpCloud

Product Summary

JumpCloud is a cloud-based, unified identity and device access management platform that allows IT teams to easily manage their Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPad, and Android devices in one platform. Users may also enforce and patch systems remotely and seamlessly.

Use Cases

  • Device management:
    JumpCloud helps you monitor and manage multiple endpoint devices across different operating systems.
  • Patch management:
    Its platform secures your IT network with its automatic patching.
  • Integrations:
    JumpCloud integrates with several business applications.

Shortcomings

  • Unembellished solution:
    Many G2 users have stated that they would like JumpCloud to expand its endpoint management features.
  • User interface:
    JumpCloud could enhance its user interface so that it’s easier to navigate and understand.
  • Flexibility:
    According to G2 users, JumpCloud is not as flexible and cannot be customized as easily as other tools in the market.

NinjaOne

Why your peers choose us over Cisco Meraki MDM and JumpCloud

For enterprise IT organizations managing complex, distributed environments, NinjaOne delivers where others fall short. Recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Management Tools, NinjaOne is purpose-built to meet the demands of large-scale operations, combining deep visibility, governance-grade control, and the industry’s highest customer satisfaction scores.

Enterprise teams choose NinjaOne for its ability to scale without compromise. Whether managing thousands of endpoints across global locations or enforcing consistent security and compliance policies across heterogeneous infrastructure, NinjaOne provides the reliability and operational consistency that enterprise environments require. Unlike many competing solutions that carry steep learning curves and high system resource overhead, NinjaOne delivers enterprise-grade power without the implementation burden.

NinjaOne’s integration ecosystem is built for enterprise breadth, offering pre-built compatibility with leading security and ITSM platforms, enabling organizations to consolidate their toolset rather than work around it. Advanced, role-based reporting and audit-ready dashboards give IT leadership the real-time intelligence needed to drive strategic decisions and demonstrate compliance. For enterprises seeking a proven, scalable endpoint management platform backed by best-in-class support, NinjaOne is the clear choice.

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This comparison represents our assessment of publicly available product capabilities as of March 2024. Our evaluation draws on vendor-provided materials, including product documentation and release notes, as well as publicly available pricing information, customer feedback, and analyst insights. Where applicable, details were reviewed against the vendor’s then-current generally available (GA) release as of the date indicated.