Kandji vs Miradore
Kandji manages macOS, iOS, and iPadOS with continuous automated remediation, 150+ pre-built library items, and one-click SOC 2 and CIS compliance templates.
Miradore is a cross-platform MDM with a permanent free plan for unlimited Android, iOS, and Windows devices: designed for SMBs needing basic mobile management.
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Bottom line
Kandji
Mac-first tech companies needing automated security enforcement and compliance-ready configurations should use Kandji. Miradore does not manage macOS.
Miradore
SMBs managing Android phones, iPhones, and Windows laptops on a budget get cross-platform coverage at $0 to $4/device from Miradore.
Kandji and Miradore compared
Kandji
Kandji gives teams a way to evaluate IT operations software fit, deployment tradeoffs, and day-to-day operational usability.
Device-based pricing, Cloud deployment, macOS, iOS operating-system support, and a trial path for early validation.
Kandji is usually a better fit when cloud, device-based, and macOS, iOS line up more closely with the environment your team actually needs to support.
Miradore
Miradore gives teams a way to evaluate endpoint management software fit, deployment tradeoffs, and day-to-day operational usability.
Device-based pricing, Cloud deployment, iOS, Android, Windows operating-system support, and a trial path for early validation.
Miradore is usually a better fit when cloud, device-based, and iOS, Android, Windows line up more closely with the environment your team actually needs to support.
Feature comparison
| Criteria | Kandji | Miradore |
|---|---|---|
| Supported platforms | macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS | Android, iOS, Windows |
| macOS management | Full macOS management with automated enforcement | Not supported |
| Android management | Not supported | Android Enterprise supported |
| Windows management | Not supported | Windows 10/11 MDM |
| Free plan | No | Yes, unlimited devices, basic MDM |
| Automated remediation | Continuous enforcement: drift auto-corrected | Basic automation rules |
| Blueprints / configuration | Versioned blueprints per device group | Policy groups per OS |
| Pre-built library items | 150+ pre-built configurations and scripts | Limited pre-built policies |
| Compliance templates | SOC 2, CIS, HIPAA, NIST one-click templates | Basic compliance policies |
| Zero-touch enrollment | Apple Business Manager / ADE zero-touch | Apple DEP/ADE, Android zero-touch |
| App management | VPP, PKG/DMG, Mac App Store, App Catalog | Google Play managed, Apple VPP, Windows apps |
| Kiosk mode | iOS Single App Mode | Android kiosk mode (paid plans) |
| Remote control | No built-in remote control | Android remote control (Business+ plan) |
| Pricing | Contact sales (~$4 to $8/device/mo estimated) | Free, $2/device/mo, or $4/device/mo |
| Cloud vs on-premises | Cloud-only | Cloud-only |
| Target user | Mac-first companies needing automated compliance | SMBs with mixed mobile fleets on a budget |
Published plans
| Product | Plan | Published price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandji | Kandji | Contact sales (~$4 to $8/device/mo estimated) | Unlimited blueprints, 150+ library items, compliance |
| Miradore | Free | $0 (unlimited devices) | Basic enrollment, inventory, restrictions |
| Miradore | Business | $2/device/mo | Kiosk mode, app management, reporting |
| Miradore | Business+ | $4/device/mo | Remote control, advanced policies, priority support |
Who should choose what
Choose Kandji when
- Mac-first tech companies needing automated security enforcement and compliance-ready configurations should use Kandji. Miradore does not manage macOS.
Choose Miradore when
- SMBs managing Android phones, iPhones, and Windows laptops on a budget get cross-platform coverage at $0 to $4/device from Miradore.
Side-by-side matrix
| Criteria | Kandji | Miradore |
|---|---|---|
| Commercials | ||
| Pricing modelDiffers | KandjiQuote only. The page publishes no readable rate and ties the figure to the products chosen plus user and device counts | MiradorePer enrolled device per month in USD, monthly or annual billing, with a free plan and quote-based volume pricing above 500 devices |
| Free trial | KandjiAvailable | MiradoreAvailable |
| TrialDiffers | KandjiFree 14-day trial of Workforce Identity, Endpoint Management, Vulnerability Management and Endpoint Detection & Response; compliance products by demo | Miradore14 days of Premium+ on unlimited devices, starting automatically at account creation, no card required |
| Platform & deployment | ||
| DeploymentDiffers | KandjiCloud. The vendor's pages describe no on-premises option | MiradoreCloud only. The vendor publishes no on-premises option |
| Supported OSDiffers | KandjimacOS, iOS | MiradoreiOS, Android, Windows |
| PlatformsDiffers | KandjiMac, iPhone and iPad, Apple TV and Vision Pro, plus Windows and Android. Zero-touch deployment is described for Apple devices | MiradoreiOS and iPadOS, Android, Windows and macOS, with Apple management the most developed and Windows the thinnest |
| Fit & scope | ||
| Best forDiffers | KandjiMDM Software | MiradoreEndpoint Management |
| VendorDiffers | KandjiIru, Inc., formerly Kandji | MiradoreMiradore, presented on its own site as part of GoTo |
| Best fitDiffers | KandjiApple-heavy fleets that want prescribed configuration and automatic app patching rather than a scripting surface | MiradoreMixed fleets under a few hundred devices that need enrollment and policy running this week |
Frequently asked questions
- Can Miradore manage macOS?
No. Miradore manages Android, iOS, and Windows devices but does not support macOS. Organizations issuing Macs need an Apple MDM like Kandji, Jamf Pro, or Microsoft Intune.
- Does Kandji have a free plan?
No. Kandji requires a paid subscription and does not publish pricing publicly. Miradore offers a permanent free plan for unlimited devices covering Android and iOS basic management.
- What is Kandji's automated remediation?
Kandji library items continuously check device state. If a user disables a security control (like FileVault or Gatekeeper), Kandji detects the configuration drift within minutes and re-applies the correct setting automatically, without any manual IT action required.
- Can Miradore enforce Android kiosk mode?
Yes. Miradore's Business paid plan includes Android kiosk mode for single or multi-app deployments. Kandji supports iOS Single App Mode for kiosk configurations. Neither tool matches AirDroid Business's specialized kiosk features.
- Does Kandji integrate with Okta?
Yes. Kandji integrates with Okta for identity-based device assignment, automatic blueprint selection based on Okta group membership, and device compliance checks in Okta's access policies. Miradore has basic Azure AD LDAP integration but lacks Okta depth.
- What compliance frameworks does Kandji support?
Kandji includes one-click compliance templates for SOC 2, CIS macOS Benchmark, HIPAA, NIST 800-171, and CMMC. These templates create the relevant library items on enrolled devices. Miradore has basic compliance policies but no pre-built framework templates.
- Can Miradore remotely control Apple devices?
Miradore's iOS remote control is limited to screen observation. Remote control of Android devices is available on the Business+ plan. Kandji does not include built-in remote access. Mac support teams typically add a separate remote support tool alongside Kandji.
- Is Miradore good enough for an Android BYOD policy?
Yes. Miradore supports Android work profile for BYOD on paid plans: separating personal and work data without full device management. The Business plan at $2/device/month makes BYOD management affordable for small teams.
- Which tool is easier to set up?
Miradore is faster to set up. Most teams have it running with a few dozen enrolled devices within hours. Kandji takes longer due to blueprint configuration and library item customization, but its pre-built items significantly reduce time to a secure baseline compared to building policies from scratch.
- Can I use Kandji for a Mac fleet and Miradore for mobile?
Yes. Some organizations use Kandji for Mac management and Miradore for managing employee iPhones and Android devices, particularly if budget is a concern for mobile MDM. However, Kandji also manages iOS and iPadOS, so teams managing only Apple devices can use Kandji for everything.
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