JumpCloud vs Postman: Pricing Comparison (2026)
JumpCloud and Postman both start at $19/mo on their entry tier.
Open directory platform combining identity management (SSO, MFA), device management (MDM for Mac/Windows/Linux), and password management in one tool. Positioned as the SMB-friendly alternative to running Okta + Jamf + LastPass separately. Distinctive for supporting Linux devices natively (rare among MDM tools) and offering a free tier for up to 10 users + 10 devices. Priced modularly ($11-$25/user/mo) or bundled in Platform ($19) or Platform Prime ($25). Popular with 20-500 person tech companies without dedicated IT ops. $2.56B valuation (2021 Series F).
The API development platform that defined the category, used by 30M+ developers at 500K+ companies. Positioned as the shared workspace for API design, testing, monitoring, and documentation. Distinctive for its collection-based workflow that made API testing collaborative before Insomnia and Bruno existed. Priced $14-$29/user/mo across Free/Basic/Professional plus custom Enterprise. Also offers Postman AI Agent Builder (2024 launch) for AI-powered API workflows. Founded 2014 in Bangalore, $5.6B valuation (2021 Series D). Public API network hosts 200K+ published APIs.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | JumpCloud monthly | JumpCloud annual | Postman monthly | Postman annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Core Directory / Basic | 15 | 15 | 19 | 14 |
| 3 | Device Management / Professional | 11 | 11 | 39 | 29 |
| 4 | Platform / Enterprise | 19 | 19 | custom | custom |
| 5 | Platform Prime | 25 | 25 | — | — |
What each is best for
Open directory platform combining identity management (SSO, MFA), device management (MDM for Mac/Windows/Linux), and password management in one tool. Positioned as the SMB-friendly alternative to running Okta + Jamf + LastPass separately. Distinctive for supporting Linux devices natively (rare among MDM tools) and offering a free tier for up to 10 users + 10 devices. Priced modularly ($11-$25/user/mo) or bundled in Platform ($19) or Platform Prime ($25). Popular with 20-500 person tech companies without dedicated IT ops. $2.56B valuation (2021 Series F).
The API development platform that defined the category, used by 30M+ developers at 500K+ companies. Positioned as the shared workspace for API design, testing, monitoring, and documentation. Distinctive for its collection-based workflow that made API testing collaborative before Insomnia and Bruno existed. Priced $14-$29/user/mo across Free/Basic/Professional plus custom Enterprise. Also offers Postman AI Agent Builder (2024 launch) for AI-powered API workflows. Founded 2014 in Bangalore, $5.6B valuation (2021 Series D). Public API network hosts 200K+ published APIs.
At a glance
| JumpCloud | Postman | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Entry price | $19/mo | $19/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | — | — |
| Last verified | August 20, 2026 | August 30, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified August 30, 2026. Tracked daily.