Kandji pricing: what Apple IT teams actually pay per device in 2026

Kandji prices its Apple device management platform on a per-device, per-month basis billed annually, with rates that split by device platform: iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices start at roughly $1.60 per device per month, while macOS devices start at approximately $3.20 per device per month.

A 25-device minimum applies to all accounts, and security add-ons for endpoint detection and response (EDR) and vulnerability management carry their own per-device charges on top of the base MDM rate. Following the October 2025 rebrand to Iru, the pricing structure expanded to accommodate Windows and Android management, though the core Apple MDM rates remain the primary reference point for most buyers.

The central challenge with Kandji pricing is that none of these rates are published on the website. Every quote comes through a sales conversation, which means the numbers referenced here are based on buyer-reported procurement data rather than a fixed price list.

This opacity matters because the modular structure (base MDM, EDR add-on, vulnerability management add-on) can push total per-device costs well beyond the base rate. Understanding the full cost architecture before the first sales call is what separates a well-anchored negotiation from one where the buyer discovers the add-on costs after already committing emotionally to the platform.

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Kandji's per-device pricing model and what drives the total bill

The base MDM subscription covers device enrollment through Apple Business Manager, blueprint-based configuration, the Auto Apps library for automated software distribution, compliance monitoring with pre-built templates for SOC 2, HIPAA, CIS, and ISO 27001, and the Prism reporting dashboard.

At approximately $3.20 per macOS device per month on a one-year annual contract, a fleet of 100 Macs runs roughly $10,272 annually before add-ons. iOS and iPadOS devices at $1.60 per device per month cost about half that. A mixed fleet of 100 Macs and 200 iPhones would total roughly $14,112 annually for base MDM alone. These rates reflect one-year annual commitments; month-to-month billing is not available.

EDR adds approximately $5.93 per device per month (roughly $71 per device annually), and vulnerability management adds approximately $2.50 per device per month (roughly $30 per device annually). For the same 100-Mac fleet, layering both security modules brings the annual cost from $10,272 to approximately $20,372. That nearly doubles the bill.

This is the number buyers need to model early, because the base MDM rate that anchors initial conversations does not reflect what most security-conscious organizations will actually spend once they evaluate the full platform. Organizations comparing Kandji against competitors that bundle endpoint security into their base subscription, or against standalone EDR vendors paired with a cheaper MDM, should use the full-stack figure rather than the base MDM rate.

Three-year contract commitments reduce the per-device rate by approximately 26%, which is a substantial discount that Kandji's sales team will highlight early in the conversation. For the 100-Mac fleet example, a three-year base MDM commitment drops the annual cost from roughly $10,272 to approximately $7,616.

The savings are real, but the lock-in is also real: three years is a long commitment to make based on a demo and a proof-of-concept deployment. Buyers should weigh the discount against the switching cost risk, particularly given that the Iru platform expansion means the product is evolving rapidly and the feature set in year three may look substantially different from what was evaluated at purchase.

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How contract length and fleet size affect what you pay

Kandji does not structure its offering into named plan tiers the way competitors like Hexnode (Cloud, UEM, and Beyond) do. Instead, the plan decision is effectively about which modules to subscribe to: base MDM only, MDM plus EDR, MDM plus vulnerability management, or the full stack.

For most Apple-first IT teams evaluating Kandji for the first time, starting with base MDM and adding security modules after six months of operational experience is the lowest-risk approach. It keeps the initial commitment smaller and lets the team validate whether Kandji's EDR depth meets their requirements before paying the premium.

The platform-differentiated pricing means fleet composition directly affects cost efficiency. An organization managing 500 iPhones and 50 Macs pays a very different blended rate than one managing 50 iPhones and 500 Macs. Before the pricing call, inventory your fleet by platform to calculate the blended per-device rate at your actual mix rather than anchoring on either the iOS or macOS rate in isolation.

Organizations with iPad-heavy frontline deployments (retail, healthcare, field service) will find Kandji's iOS rate competitive; Mac-heavy engineering teams will see higher per-device costs that need to be justified by the automation value of Auto Apps and compliance templates.

The 25-device minimum sets a hard floor on annual spend: roughly $960 per year for an all-macOS fleet before add-ons. For organizations close to the minimum, this floor makes Kandji disproportionately expensive on a per-device basis compared to alternatives like SimpleMDM or Mosyle that do not impose minimums.

If your current fleet is under 25 devices but expected to grow past that threshold within 12 months, consider starting with a lower-cost MDM and migrating to Kandji when the fleet size makes the minimum less impactful on unit economics.

Pricing checks before committing to Kandji

Model the full-stack cost including EDR and vulnerability management before the pricing call

Kandji's sales conversations typically lead with the base MDM rate, which is the most competitive number. Before that call, calculate what you would actually spend if you add EDR (~$71/device/year) and vulnerability management (~$30/device/year) on top of the base rate. For a 200-device macOS fleet, the jump from base-only (~$20,544) to full-stack (~$40,744) is significant enough to change the competitive picture entirely. Entering the negotiation with the full-stack number already modeled prevents you from anchoring on a base rate that does not reflect your eventual spend.

Get published pricing from Mosyle and Hexnode before opening the Kandji conversation

Kandji does not publish pricing, which gives the sales team an information asymmetry advantage. Mosyle Business and Hexnode both publish per-device and per-tier pricing on their websites. Collect those rates at your device count before the Kandji call so you have transparent benchmarks to reference. The aim is to enter a quote-based negotiation with market context rather than accepting the first number as the only data point.

Audit your fleet composition by platform before calculating blended cost

Because macOS devices cost roughly double iOS devices, your fleet's platform mix directly determines your blended per-device rate. An organization managing 300 devices that are 80% iOS pays a very different blended rate than one managing 300 devices that are 80% macOS. Run the exact count by platform, not an estimate, and calculate the blended annual cost before comparing against competitors whose pricing is platform-agnostic. This also reveals whether the 25-device minimum applies meaningfully to your situation or is irrelevant at your scale.

Negotiate a one-year initial term with a defined renewal discount rather than starting with three years

The three-year discount of roughly 26% is attractive, but committing to three years based on a demo and short proof-of-concept deployment creates substantial switching cost risk. Negotiate a one-year initial term with a contractual clause that locks in the three-year rate upon renewal if you choose to extend. This gives you 12 months of production experience before the long-term commitment, while preserving the economic benefit of the longer term. If Kandji will not offer this structure, the urgency to close a three-year deal should be a signal to proceed carefully.

Request a written quote that separates base MDM, EDR, vulnerability management, and any professional services

Modular pricing creates room for line-item ambiguity. Ask for a written quote that breaks out each component separately: base MDM per device by platform, EDR per device, vulnerability management per device, any implementation or onboarding fees, and the contracted renewal rate. This documentation is essential for comparing against competitors on an apples-to-apples basis and for internal budget approval. If the sales team resists itemizing, that resistance is useful information about the pricing negotiation dynamic.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Kandji cost per device per month?

Kandji's per-device rates vary by platform and contract length. Based on buyer-reported procurement data, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices start at approximately $1.60 per device per month. macOS devices start at approximately $3.20 per device per month. These rates are for one-year annual contracts. Three-year commitments reduce the rate by roughly 26%. EDR adds approximately $5.93 per device per month and vulnerability management adds approximately $2.50 per device per month. All pricing requires a sales conversation; Kandji does not publish fixed rates on its website.

What is Kandji's minimum device requirement?

Kandji requires a minimum of 25 managed devices to open an account. This means the lowest possible annual spend for an all-macOS fleet is roughly $960 before add-ons. Organizations with fewer than 25 Apple devices cannot use Kandji regardless of willingness to pay. Alternatives without minimum device requirements include Mosyle Business, SimpleMDM, Hexnode, and Jamf Now.

How does Kandji pricing compare to Jamf Pro?

Both Kandji and Jamf Pro use per-device, quote-based pricing and neither publishes fixed rates. At equivalent device counts, the base MDM rates are broadly comparable. The price difference between them is usually less significant than the feature and workflow differences. The cost comparison becomes more meaningful when add-ons are included: Kandji's EDR and vulnerability management modules can significantly increase total spend, while Jamf's security add-ons (Jamf Protect, Jamf Connect) have their own additional costs. The only way to compare accurately is to get itemized quotes from both vendors at your specific device count and module requirements.

Is Kandji cheaper than Mosyle Business?

Mosyle Business generally has lower published per-device rates than Kandji's buyer-reported rates at equivalent device counts. Mosyle publishes its pricing transparently, while Kandji requires a sales conversation for quotes. For organizations where the primary requirement is Apple MDM without the EDR and vulnerability management add-ons that drive Kandji's total cost higher, Mosyle represents a lower-cost alternative with comparable core functionality. Kandji's pricing premium is justified when Auto Apps automation, pre-built compliance templates, and admin console polish provide measurable operational value that Mosyle does not match.

Does Kandji offer volume discounts?

Yes. Kandji's per-device rate decreases with both fleet size and contract length. The most significant published discount is the approximately 26% reduction for three-year commitments versus one-year terms. Volume-based discounts for larger fleets are negotiated during the sales process and are not published. Organizations with 500 or more devices have more room in rate negotiations than those near the 25-device minimum. Request quotes at your actual device count and at your projected 12-month device count to understand both the current rate and the volume trajectory.

What does the Kandji EDR add-on cost?

Kandji's endpoint detection and response (EDR) module adds approximately $5.93 per device per month (roughly $71 per device annually) on top of the base MDM subscription. The EDR covers macOS and Windows devices with machine-learning-enhanced threat detection and autonomous containment. For a 200-device macOS fleet, EDR alone adds approximately $14,200 per year, a figure to compare against standalone EDR pricing from CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black to determine whether the consolidation benefit of running EDR on the same platform as MDM justifies the rate.

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