We’re renewing and scaling to 180 laptops in Q2 (120 Windows, 60 Mac) and weighing Intune + Autopilot for Windows with Jamf for the Mac slice. What per-seat/device pricing are you seeing in 2026, and do you have a go-to TCO model or negotiation playbook for 3-year terms with about 10% annual growth baked in?
For 120 Windows/60 Mac in Q2, I’d build a 3‑year cashflow with your 10% growth and a 15% buffer, benchmark against public Intune list here: Your request has been blocked. This could be due to several reasons. (Autopilot is covered), and make Jamf quote a ramp with “true‑up carry‑forward” and ≤3% annual uplift — add‑on creep drives me nuts. Want my TCO sheet?
It sounds like you’ve got a solid plan in place! Just remember, forecasting costs can feel like predicting the weather — sometimes you just gotta be ready for a surprise storm. Have you looked into bulk discounts from suppliers for those [redacted]; @alexander31 might have some insights on negotiation tactics.
When you’re scaling, it might help to set aside some budget for unexpected costs — think of it as your raincoat for those surprise storms. Also, I’d recommend checking for educational or volume discounts with Intune and Jamf; they might just save you a pretty penny. Have you looked into any specific vendors yet?