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The Kandji Alternative

Swif.ai vs. Kandji

Stop overpaying for device management. Secure your devices with all‐in‐one device security and shadow IT detection—without being locked into a single ecosystem.

Pricing

The Kandji Alternative

Why pay a premium for a solution that only manages a subset of your devices? Swif.ai offers advanced Shadow IT detection and AI-powered Browser Security across all major platforms, with transparent, flat pricing and complete directory flexibility.

Swif.ai

$11

per employee

Kandji

Premium pricing

that can significantly exceed Swif.ai’s cost

Feature Comparison

Capability

Swif.ai

Kandji

Platform Support

Full coverage across macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android

Primarily optimized for Apple devices (macOS and iOS), with limited support for others

Shadow IT Detection

Real-time detection of unauthorized SaaS apps combined with AI-powered Browser Security to proactively identify risky usage

Lacks dedicated, real-time Shadow IT detection

AI Tool Governance

Built-in controls to block or restrict unauthorized AI agents (e.g., ChatGPT, DeepSeek) and monitor their usage

No AI Governance


Employees can freely use AI tools without centralized control

Compliance Automation

Automated workflows for SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 compliance—integrated with leading platforms like Vanta and Drata

Basic or manual compliance processes, resulting in additional overhead

Directory Flexibility

Freedom to integrate with a wide variety of directory tools—avoiding vendor lock-in

Typically tied to Apple-centric or single-directory environments

Pricing

Transparent, flat pricing per employee

Higher per-employee costs with additional fees and less pricing transparency

Pros & Cons

Kandji

Pros

Strong focus on Apple device management.

Sleek, modern interface for managing macOS and iOS devices.

Cons

Overpriced


Costs significantly more per employee compared to Swif.ai.

Limited Device Coverage

Primarily designed for Apple devices, leaving gaps for organizations with diverse platforms.

Shadow IT & AI Gaps

Does not offer advanced real-time Shadow IT detection or AI-powered Browser Security.

No AI Governance

Lacks controls to restrict or monitor unauthorized AI tool usage (e.g., ChatGPT, DeepSeek).

Directory Lock-In

Offers less flexibility when integrating with third-party directory tools.

The Best Alternative

Why Swif.ai Wins for Modern Enterprises

While Kandji may excel in managing Apple devices, it falls short in today’s multi-platform and security-driven environment. Swif.ai stands apart by:

Comprehensive Shadow IT & Browser Security

Proactively detecting unauthorized software and risky browser activities across all device types. See how

Advanced AI Governance

Empowering IT teams with built-in controls to block or monitor unauthorized AI tool usage. See how

Directory Flexibility

Allowing you to integrate with the directory tool that best fits your organization—ensuring you’re never locked into a single ecosystem.

Compliance-First Approach

Automating compliance for SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 with seamless integrations that eliminate tedious manual audits.

Cost Efficiency

Delivering a modern, all-in‐one solution at nearly half the cost of Kandji, significantly reducing your annual IT spend. See pricing

Get Started with Swif.ai

Join innovative teams that have already upgraded from Apple-only management to a comprehensive, cross-platform solution that puts security and flexibility first.