{"question": "best managed it services for remote teams", "category": "managed-it-services", "category_name": "managed it services", "audience": "remote-teams", "audience_name": "remote teams", "engine": "Claude (Anthropic) with web search", "model": "claude-opus-5", "asked_at": "2026-10-13T22:33:15Z", "permalink": "https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/managed-it-services-remote-teams-2026-10-13", "question_page": "https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/managed-it-services/remote-teams", "brands_named": [{"position": 1, "brand": "Rippling", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 2, "brand": "Rippling IT", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 3, "brand": "G2", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 4, "brand": "Electric", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 5, "brand": "Deel", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 6, "brand": "Deel IT", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 7, "brand": "JumpCloud", "label": "recommended"}, {"position": 8, "brand": "Kandji", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 9, "brand": "Mosyle", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 10, "brand": "Jamf", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 11, "brand": "Jamf Pro", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 12, "brand": "Ntiva", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 13, "brand": "Microsoft", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 14, "brand": "Clutch", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 15, "brand": "Dataprise", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 16, "brand": "Workwize", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 17, "brand": "Electric AI", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 18, "brand": "Remote", "label": "mentioned"}], "sources_cited": [{"url": "https://www.rippling.com/lp/paid-compare-electric", "domain": "rippling.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.hrstacks.com/product/rippling/", "domain": "hrstacks.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://remote.com/blog/eor-peo/deel-vs-rippling-vs-remote-vs-papaya-global", "domain": "remote.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.goworkwize.com/blog/deel-vs-rippling", "domain": "goworkwize.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://jumpcloud.com/blog/kandji-vs-jamf", "domain": "jumpcloud.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://resources.rework.com/tools/it-management/best-jamf-alternatives", "domain": "resources.rework.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://jumpcloud.com/blog/mosyle-vs-kandji", "domain": "jumpcloud.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.rfp.wiki/vendors/ntiva", "domain": "rfp.wiki", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://clutch.co/go-to-review/ntiva/82552", "domain": "clutch.co", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://arphost.com/best-managed-it-service-providers/", "domain": "arphost.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.tequipy.com/blog/workwize-alternatives", "domain": "tequipy.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://rippling.com/blog/electric-ai-competitors", "domain": "rippling.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://capterra.com/p/187542/Electric-AI/", "domain": "capterra.com", "source_type": "review"}, {"url": "https://atlasps.com/5-things-to-consider-when-hiring-it-support-for-remote-teams/", "domain": "atlasps.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.parse.gl/prompts/p/best-mdm-for-mac-heavy-teams--01ddbeb8-d4e3-46b3-ae73-b3e2ebe4c9f1", "domain": "parse.gl", "source_type": "other"}], "answer_text": "## My picks, in the order I'd actually suggest them\n\n**1. Rippling IT** - The strongest default if \"remote team\" means distributed employees across countries. It's the only major employment platform with native device management: it procures, configures, and ships laptops to 30+ countries with apps and MDM enrollment pre-loaded, and ties device/identity/access provisioning to HR events (hire, role change, offboard). One system for people + devices + security. Rated 4.9/5 on G2 vs Electric's 3.7/5. ([rippling.com](https://www.rippling.com/lp/paid-compare-electric), [hrstacks.com](https://www.hrstacks.com/product/rippling/))\n\n**2. Deel IT** - The pick if you already run Deel for global payroll/EOR. Covers 130+ countries with 24/7 support for devices, apps, repairs, replacements, and loaners, all in the portal you're already in. Broader country coverage than Rippling; less automation depth. ([remote.com](https://remote.com/blog/eor-peo/deel-vs-rippling-vs-remote-vs-papaya-global), [goworkwize.com](https://www.goworkwize.com/blog/deel-vs-rippling))\n\n**3. JumpCloud** - My recommendation for the actual IT layer if you have 20-200 people and mixed hardware. It's identity-first (one creden", "answer_truncated": true, "measurement": "One answer from one engine on one date. Not a ranking and not a claim about the world; brands the engine did not name are not recorded.", "limitation": "Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.", "alerts": {"name": "Answer Watch Pro", "price_usd": 79, "period": "month", "gets": "daily change alerts for up to 5 brands in what one AI answer engine says, history, CSV export. Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included", "url": "https://bikoosh.com/answers"}}