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Samba vs JumpCloud: catalog facts
Samba	JumpCloud
Free Free and open source under the GNU GPL.	Paid Commercial subscription service; current pricing is on the JumpCloud website.
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web, Browser extension
Serves files and printers to Windows, macOS and Linux clients Can run as an Active Directory domain controller	Identity and device management in one console Covers Windows, Apple, Linux and Android devices
Configuration can be complex, especially for AD roles Runs on Linux and Unix-like systems only	Hosted only, no self-hosted option Aimed at organisations rather than individuals
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Hosted service, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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