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Quick answer
Iru, formerly Kandji, does not publish prices: every deal is quoted on the products you choose and the number of users and devices. There is a 14-day free trial. For a 200-device fleet, expect a custom quote; Vendr reports a median annual contract of $18,888 across 476 purchases.
Key takeaways
- Cheapest paid option: no list price; Endpoint Management alone is the smallest quote.
- Most former Kandji customers need Endpoint Management for Apple devices.
- Biggest hidden cost: EDR, Identity and compliance modules bundled into the renewal.
- Best way to save: clean enrollment, unbundle unused modules and get a Mosyle quote.
Kandji became Iru in October 2025, and the product grew from an Apple device manager into a platform with identity, EDR, vulnerability management and compliance modules. What did not change is the pricing model: no numbers on the website, just a quote based on products, users and devices.
This guide explains what drives that quote, what buyers report paying and how to negotiate without a price list.
How much does Iru (formerly Kandji) cost?
Endpoint Management
Custom
Apple device management (the original Kandji MDM), zero-touch deployment, automated apps and patching, compliance blueprints
Endpoint Detection & Response
Custom
Threat detection and response for Mac and Windows
Vulnerability Management
Custom
Software risk visibility across the fleet with autonomous patching
Workforce Identity
Custom
Passwordless SSO with hardware-backed passkeys
Iru, formerly Kandji (Endpoint Management, EDR, Vulnerability Management, Workforce Identity). Source: www.iru.com, Quote-only vendor, no list prices
What each Iru (formerly Kandji) plan includes
| Feature | Endpoint Management | EDR | Vulnerability Management | Workforce Identity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple device management (MDM) | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Threat detection and response, Mac and Windows | Not included | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Autonomous patching and software risk visibility | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Passwordless SSO with passkeys | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Included in 14-day free trial | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Published list price | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
Iru (formerly Kandji) cost calculator
What drives the quote
Iru publishes no prices. Its pricing page says cost is based on the products you choose and the number of users and devices, so every deal is a sales quote, typically on an annual subscription. The quote moves with device count and mix (Mac versus iPhone and iPad), which modules you bundle on top of Endpoint Management, and contract length. Growth in devices mid-term is usually trued up against the contracted count.
- Module creep after the rebrand. Iru now sells Workforce Identity, EDR, Vulnerability Management, Compliance Automation and Trust Center alongside MDM, so renewals come with bundle pitches.
- Device count true-ups. Pricing scales with users and devices, so new laptops and phones added mid-term can land as a true-up invoice.
- Compliance modules are not in the trial. Compliance Automation and Trust Center are not part of the 14-day trial, so you price them without testing them first.
- Mac and mobile priced differently. Quotes reflect device mix, and a fleet with many Macs costs more per device than one heavy on iPads.
- Retired devices still on the count. Devices that leave the company but stay enrolled keep occupying licenses until IT removes them.
Iru (formerly Kandji) does not publish list prices for these plans, so there is no calculator here. Use the checklist above to shape the quote you ask for.
Hidden costs to budget for
| Scenario | Annual cost | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Endpoint Management only (200 devices) | Custom quote | Base quote |
| Add EDR and Vulnerability Management (200 devices) | Custom quote | Adds modules to the quote |
| Fleet grows mid-term and devices are trued up (200 devices plus growth) | Custom quote | True-up on added devices |
How Iru (formerly Kandji) pricing has changed
- October 22, 2025 Kandji rebranded as Iru and added Workforce Identity, EDR, Vulnerability Management, Compliance Automation and Trust Center; list prices remain unpublished. Source
Which Iru (formerly Kandji) plan should you choose?
- Endpoint Management. Choose if you need Apple device management, which is what most former Kandji customers bought.
- Endpoint Detection & Response. Choose if you want EDR on Mac and Windows without running a separate security agent.
- Vulnerability Management. Choose if auditors keep flagging outdated software and you want patching automated.
- Workforce Identity. Choose if you want to consolidate SSO with device management and remove a separate identity vendor.
Is Iru (formerly Kandji) worth the price?
Iru's Endpoint Management is a strong Apple MDM, but with no public prices you only find out what it is worth by getting a quote. It suits Apple-heavy companies that want device, security and identity on one platform; if you only need MDM, cheaper published options exist.
You are likely overpaying if: You accepted EDR or Identity bundles you do not use, your enrolled device count includes retired hardware, or you never priced Mosyle or Jamf against your renewal.
How to pay less for Iru (formerly Kandji)
- Clean the device count first. Remove retired and lost devices from enrollment before the renewal quote is built, so you are not priced on dead hardware.
- Unbundle what you do not use. Price Endpoint Management alone, then add EDR or Identity only if they replace a tool you already pay for.
- Use the 14-day trial to set scope. Trial Endpoint Management, EDR and Vulnerability Management before signing, and buy only what earned its place.
- Get a published-price comparison. Mosyle Business Premium lists at $1 per device per month with a 30-license minimum. That number is useful leverage in a quote-only negotiation.
- Negotiate term and growth together. Ask for a fixed per-device rate for devices added mid-term and a cap on renewal increases in exchange for a longer term.
Copy-ready renewal email
Hi [Iru account manager], Our Iru (formerly Kandji) subscription renews on [renewal date]. We cleaned up enrollment and now manage [active devices] devices, down from [contracted devices]. We would like to renew [modules] for [target devices] devices on a [term] term, with a fixed per-device rate for added devices and any increase capped at [cap]. We are also pricing Mosyle and Jamf. Can you send your best offer by [date]?
Iru (formerly Kandji) alternatives and what they cost
| Tool | Entry price | Cheaper when |
|---|---|---|
| Mosyle Business Premium | $1 per device per month (annual, 30-license minimum) | You need Apple MDM with published pricing and no extra modules |
| JumpCloud Device Management | $9 per user per month (annual) | You manage mixed Mac, Windows and Linux fleets and price per user |
| Jamf | Quote-based (14-day trial) | You want the most established Apple MDM and will negotiate anyway |
The bigger picture: why Iru (formerly Kandji) bills drift
Device management spend drifts because the license count follows hardware, not people. Laptops get enrolled and never removed, security adds a module in the middle of the year, and the renewal quote arrives built on a device count nobody on the finance side can check.
Device counts drift
Decommissioned endpoints stay licensed at renewal.
Licensed counts, owners and renewal dates per vendor in one place.
Multi-year terms auto-renew
Iru (formerly Kandji) contracts renew before anyone re-benchmarks the price.
Contract management with renewal alerts
Alerts to the owner well before renewal, with terms on file.
Overlapping tools
Different teams pay for tools that do the same job.
Spend grouped by category shows overlap before the next renewal.
Vendor documents expire
Certificates, insurance and DPAs go stale between audits.
Document expiry tracked across the vendor lifecycle.
Invoices drift from the quote
True-ups and add-ons appear that nobody approved.
AP automation with PO matching
Invoices matched to POs and receipts before payment.
The bottom line
Iru is worth a look if you want Apple management, EDR and identity from one vendor, but buy the modules you will actually use and nothing else. Clean up enrollment and collect a Mosyle or Jamf quote 90 days before every renewal. Zapro is built to run that routine across all your vendors, device management included.
Iru (formerly Kandji) pricing FAQs
How much does Kandji cost per device?
Kandji, now Iru, does not publish a per-device price. Its pricing page says cost depends on the products you choose and the number of users and devices. Vendr reports a median annual contract of $18,888 across 476 purchases.
Is there a free version of Kandji or Iru?
No. There is no free plan, but Iru offers a 14-day free trial of Endpoint Management, Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Detection & Response and Workforce Identity. Compliance Automation and Trust Center are not included in the trial.
How much is Iru for enterprise fleets?
Iru quotes every deal, including large fleets. Price scales with device count, device mix and the modules you add. Vendr reports Kandji contracts ranging from $6,238 to $53,550 a year, so request itemized per-module pricing.
Can you get a discount on Iru?
Yes, through negotiation rather than published programs. Levers include a clean device count, dropping modules you do not use, a longer term in exchange for a renewal cap, and a competing quote from Mosyle or Jamf.
Is Iru cheaper billed annually?
Iru does not publish monthly or annual rates, and deals are generally annual subscriptions. Ask whether a multi-year term lowers the per-device rate, and make sure devices added mid-term are priced at the same rate.
What is the cheapest alternative to Kandji?
Mosyle Business Premium lists at $1 per device per month billed annually, with a 30-license minimum, and Mosyle offers a free plan for up to 30 devices. JumpCloud Device Management lists at $9 per user per month.
