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JumpCloud vs FreeRADIUS: catalog facts
JumpCloud	FreeRADIUS
Paid Commercial subscription service; current pricing is on the JumpCloud website.	Free Free and open source; commercial support is available from InkBridge Networks.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web, Browser extension	Self-hosted, Command line
Identity and device management in one console Covers Windows, Apple, Linux and Android devices	Scales to tens of millions of users Modular design with many authentication back ends
Hosted only, no self-hosted option Aimed at organisations rather than individuals	Configuration is complex and text-file based Requires RADIUS and networking knowledge
Hosted service, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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