JumpCloud is the cloud-native directory — replace Active Directory with a platform that manages user identities, SSO, MFA and device MDM from one console, with a free tier for up to 10 users.
JumpCloud is the cloud directory platform that bundles identity (SSO, MFA, lifecycle), device management (Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android) and access control (RADIUS, LDAP, conditional access) under one console. We picked it because it is the most credible way for a 50-500 person business to retire Active Directory without buying Okta + Intune + an MDM separately.
You provision users in JumpCloud or sync them from HRIS (BambooHR, Workday, Rippling). Each user gets SSO to apps via SAML or OIDC, optional MFA via push, TOTP or WebAuthn keys, and an agent on their laptop that ties the local OS account to the cloud identity. Group-based policies push disk encryption, OS updates, software and configuration to enrolled devices. Conditional access rules can require a managed device, a specific OS posture or a particular network before granting app access.
The same console handles legacy on-prem needs (LDAP for Linux servers, RADIUS for Wi-Fi) which is why hybrid SMBs adopt it.
JumpCloud is sold as packages. SSO Package starts around $11/user/month, Core Directory at similar pricing, and the Platform bundle (everything: directory, SSO, MDM, MFA, conditional access, RADIUS, LDAP) is roughly $19/user/month annual or $24/user/month monthly. The free tier covers 10 users and 10 devices for the full Platform, which makes evaluation honest. Add-on prices for SaaS Management and Password Manager are listed separately.
| Tool | Strength | Weakness vs JumpCloud |
|---|---|---|
| JumpCloud | Directory + MDM + RADIUS in one bill | — |
| Okta + Intune + Jamf | Category specialists in each layer | 3-4x the cost; integration tax |
| Microsoft Entra + Intune | Bundled with Microsoft 365 E3/E5 | Weaker for Mac and Linux fleets, no native RADIUS |
| Google Workspace | Cheap, integrated identity for Google-first orgs | Limited MDM depth, no Linux device support |
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Startups and scale-ups with 30–200 engineers spread across time zones use JumpCloud to provision access to GitHub, AWS, and internal services instantly. Device compliance policies enforce encryption and screen lock without blocking productivity. No IT team required.
Agencies and MSPs white-label JumpCloud to manage identity and devices for 50+ small business clients. The multi-tenant architecture and API allow agencies to automate onboarding and billing. Revenue per client typically offsets JumpCloud's per-user cost.
Design studios and creative agencies running primarily macOS use JumpCloud to enforce password policies, disk encryption, and app whitelisting across 20–100 machines. Conditional access prevents contractors from accessing client files on personal devices.
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| Feature | JumpCloud |
|---|---|
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Cheapest paid plan | $0/mo |
| Annual discount | Up to 25% |
| Refund window | 30 days |
| Setup time | < 1 hour |
| Best for | Founders |
“Cross-OS MDM is the feature gap Okta still has”
“Free tier for 10 users is genuinely the full product”
“Replaced our on-prem Active Directory with zero drama”
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