JumpCloud

jumpcloud.com
Identity & Access Management
Weekend Project

Unified Platform for Identity, Access, & Devices

How to Replace JumpCloud

Overview

JumpCloud is an AI-powered IT management platform that provides unified identity, access, and device management for organizations. It enables secure, frictionless access to resources for human, non-human, and agentic identities across all operating systems. The platform consolidates IT and security management into a single, integrated view.

Features

28 features across 9 categories

Access Management(3)

Cloud RADIUS

RADIUS authentication protocol for network access

Secure, Frictionless Access

Grant users secure and frictionless access to resources they need

Single Sign-On (SSO)

SSO and MFA access to resources plus password manager

Automation(1)

AI-Powered IT AutomationAIPremium

Automate IT and security management for human, non-human, and agentic identities

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Device Management(7)

Asset Management

Track and manage IT assets across the organization

Cross-OS Device Management

Unified device management across multiple operating systems

Identity Management for Devices

Device-level identity management and authentication

MDM/Device Management

Mobile Device Management and comprehensive device management capabilities

Patch Management

Automated patch management and security updates for devices

Remote Access

Remote access capabilities for device and system management

Software Management

Manage software deployment and updates across devices

Identity Management(4)

Cloud Directory

Centralized directory management for users and identities

Cloud LDAP

LDAP protocol support for directory services

External Identity Federation

Support for federated identities from external providers

User Lifecycle Management

Manage user provisioning, updates, and deprovisioning

Monitoring(2)

Device Monitoring & AlertingPremium

Real-time monitoring and alerting for device security and health

System Insights

Detailed insights into device and system performance

Reporting(1)

Directory Insights

Analytics and insights into directory usage and security

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, 1Password

SaaS Management(4)

SaaS Access ControlPremium

Control and manage access to SaaS applications

SaaS DiscoveryAIPremium

Discover and identify SaaS applications in use across the organization

SaaS InsightsPremium

Analytics and insights into SaaS application usage

SaaS License ManagementPremium

Manage and optimize SaaS application licenses

Also in: Flexera One

Security(5)

Conditional Access / Zero TrustPremium

Zero Trust security model with conditional access policies

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

MFA access to resources and enhanced security

Password Management

Secure password management capabilities

Passwordless Authentication (JumpCloud Go)Premium

Passwordless authentication for enhanced security and user experience

Privileged Access Management (VaultOne)Premium

Gain total control and visibility over who accesses data, systems, and infrastructure

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Airtable

Support(1)

Premium JumpCloud SupportPremium

24x7 premium support with enhanced SLA

Pricing

Device Management

$9/user/month (annual) or $11/user/month (monthly)
  • Device management & MDM

SSO

$11/user/month (annual) or $13/user/month (monthly)
  • SSO & MFA access to resources
  • Password Manager

Device Identity Management

$13/user/month (annual) or $15/user/month (monthly)
  • Device management
  • Identity management & MFA for devices

Platform Essentials

Custom
  • Identity and device management features
  • SSO
  • Passwordless authentication
  • 300 users maximum

Platform

Custom
  • Unified identity, device, and access management
  • All Platform Essentials features
  • Full scalability

Platform Prime

Custom
  • All Platform features
  • Zero Trust
  • AI & SaaS Management
  • Premium support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying JumpCloud

Monthly$11/mo
Yearly$132/yr
5-Year Total$660

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$132
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$396
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$660
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 28 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a JumpCloud alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 28 features.

Buy JumpCloud

Better Value
Monthly cost$110/mo
3-year total$3,960
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying JumpCloud saves ~$14,520 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 28 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

1 known integrations