Ratings
Kandji
SureMDM
Overall
4.8
Meets Requirements
9.2
905 responses
Ease of Use
9.3
912 responses
Ease of Setup
9.4
804 responses
Ease of Admin
9.5
80 responses
Quality of Support
9.4
876 responses
Ease of Doing Business with
9.6
808 responses
Product Direction (% positive)
Based on G2 Winter 2026
Competitors
Kandji
Product Summary
Kandji is a cloud-native device management solution for Apple-only ecosystems. It is widely used for managing MacBooks, iPads, and iPhones.
Use Cases
- Automated patch management:
Kandji’s Auto Apps library offers common Apple applications ready to deploy and can be set to scan devices automatically to ensure they are updated. - Out-of-the-box configurations:
Kandji offers blueprint configuration templates for deploying applications to a macOS device. - Remote endpoint management:
Technicians get full visibility of all macOS devices, including applications, activity, and logs of remediations for any issues.
Shortcomings
- No support for other OS:
Designed specifically for Apple-only environments, this solution would not be compatible with hybrid set-ups since organizations would have to invest in another solution to support non-Apple devices. - Limited reporting:
Users on G2 have noted that extracting detailed reports can be difficult, and some metrics cannot be extracted. - Rigid licensing:
Kandji’s pricing is inflexible and requires a minimum of a hundred devices for a license, which can make it less cost-effective.
SureMDM
Product Summary
SureMDM is a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution by 42Gears that provides IT teams with control over their organizations mobile, traditional and IoT endpoint devices. It features IT operation tools such as reporting and automation to improve productivity.
Use Cases
- Mobile device management (MDM):
SureMDM allows users to enroll, provision, deploy, manage, and retire mobile endpoint devices. - Remote access:
SureMDM features built-in remote access, which allows users to remotely connect to devices to diagnose and troubleshoot issues. - Automation:
SureMDM utilizes automation to handle repetitive tasks, reducing the need for manual intervention.
Shortcomings
- Device enrollment issues:
The enrollment process is complex and can be time-consuming, as users have reported that devices often fail to enroll. - Steep learning curve:
Reviewers have said that they need more training and resources to better understand the platforms features and configurations. - Long device tracking intervals:
SureMDMs mobile device tracking only updates every ten minutes. Faster speeds are locked behind higher subscription tiers.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over Kandji and SureMDM
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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Disclaimer
Qualitative descriptors (such as “limited,” “partial,” or “advanced”) are based on our analysis of feature presence, functional scope and sophistication, and degree of automation within each category. These assessments are derived from the sources identified above and are applied consistently across the products included in the comparison. Unless otherwise specified, the comparison is limited to generally available, native product functionality.
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