| Cover | May 05, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-39399 |
| Entity Registrant Name | JAMF HOLDING CORP. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001721947 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-3031543 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 100 Washington Ave S, Suite 1100 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Minneapolis |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 55401 |
| City Area Code | 612 |
| Local Phone Number | 605-6625 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | JAMF |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
