XFA vs JumpCloud
Comparing identity and directory management with access-based device security for unmanaged and personal devices
What is XFA?
XFA is the device security solution that knows about every device used for work, informs users about security risks, and verifies compliance with security policies at login — all without invasive control or centralized device management. XFA is built for modern organizations that support BYOD, contractors, and distributed teams, and need device trust without owning or managing devices.
What is JumpCloud?
JumpCloud is a cloud-based directory and identity platform that combines user management, authentication, and device management. It is often used as a replacement for traditional Active Directory while also managing devices. JumpCloud typically requires device enrollment and agents to enforce policies.
Why choose XFA over JumpCloud?
XFA focuses on device security, not directory services
JumpCloud combines directory services, identity, and device management in a single platform. XFA takes a different approach by focusing exclusively on device security posture at access time. This makes XFA easy to layer on top of an existing identity provider without replacing or restructuring directory services.
XFA requires no ongoing device management or administrative maintenance
JumpCloud enforces security through device enrollment and management agents. XFA verifies whether a device meets security requirements without managing or controlling the device itself. This makes XFA better suited for environments where device ownership is mixed.
XFA is better suited for BYOD and external users
XFA is designed for personal devices, freelancers, and contractors who do not want to their devices into corporate management systems. Security policies are enforced at login, allowing organizations to protect access without extending internal management boundaries to external users.
XFA enables privacy-first security enforcement
XFA limits data collection to security-relevant signals at login, avoiding continuous tracking or monitoring of user behavior. This approach aligns better with privacy expectations in modern workplaces and regulated environments.
XFA works with any identity provider
XFA integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Entra, Okta, Google, and other identity providers, allowing organizations to enforce device security policies regardless of their identity stack. This flexibility makes XFA future-proof and easy to adopt alongside existing authentication and access infrastructure.
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