Baidu WiFi Hotspot vs. Cisco Meraki Go

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Baidu WiFi Hotspot
Score 7.9 out of 10
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The Baidu WiFi Hotspot is a WiFi app that allows users to use a desktop computer as a WiFi hotspot. The connection has no data sharing limitations, and users can connect any device to a computer. Simple and easy internet connection Baidu WiFi Hotspot is a lightweight networking tool. The size of the file is minuscule, and its download doesn’t come with any addition. It also does not provide much beyond a few basic settings, so that technically challenged individuals will not a…N/A
Meraki Go
Score 9.3 out of 10
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Cisco's Meraki Go offers Indoor and Outdoor Wireless Access Points so you can have fast and reliable WiFi, no matter where your business goes. By incorporating the latest hardware standards, Meraki Go access points simply plug into your network and get to work.N/A
Pricing
Baidu WiFi HotspotCisco Meraki Go
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Baidu WiFi HotspotMeraki Go
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Baidu WiFi HotspotCisco Meraki Go
Considered Both Products
Baidu WiFi Hotspot
Chose Baidu WiFi Hotspot
Baidu Wifi Hotspot is a better solution than Purple WiFi as it is less expensive than almost all the other alternatives available out there. Its interface is also user-friendly, Setup is not that complex. On and all, It is the best affordable solution for Creating a wi-fi …
Meraki Go

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Top Pros
Top Cons
User Ratings
Baidu WiFi HotspotCisco Meraki Go
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(3 ratings)
9.4
(13 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.7
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(11 ratings)
User Testimonials
Baidu WiFi HotspotCisco Meraki Go
Likelihood to Recommend
Open Source
Baidu Wi-Fi Hotspot is best suited where there is zero-tolerance for no network as it converts a Windows device to an access point where multiple users can access that windows device's network which stops their work from hampering even if there is no data available. It is a safe app therefore safety is not at all an issue for users.
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Cisco
Single site where wifi and wired connections are needed with on site and remote support needed. Possibly also VPN access. Or as we use it, at home for better management of network, guest access for family, for visitors and also content filtering to keep everyone safe too. They keep adding features so there may be more just added or upcoming I might have missed. It's probably not best for larger multi site businesses but small single or dual site with VPN it works awesomely.
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Pros
Open Source
  • Users management.
  • Great optimization with older hardware.
  • Easy to use.
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Cisco
  • Cheap and fast hotspot supporting multiple simultaneous clients.
  • Guest control through a Captive portal.
  • They work with the 802.11ac Wave 2 protocol.
  • They direct the WiFi signal directly to the client that is accessing the internet and increase the quality of the signal.
  • Managed in the cloud and accessed via the web
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Cons
Open Source
  • support need to be improve.
  • beside that I think this application work great
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Cisco
  • One thing I would add is that sometimes the app has downtime or works particularly slowly on the weekends. Why that is, I'm not sure, maybe because I have an older iPhone.
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Likelihood to Renew
Open Source
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Cisco
It's just as easy to use as Meraki but a perfect fit for home and SMB. It's a no-brainer.
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Support Rating
Open Source
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Cisco
It's good, it can be better, but it's good. We had problems with Outlook 365 disconnecting and their support wasn't able to help us. We spent a few hours on the phone and finally, one of our NOC guys decided to change the MTU. I'm sure their support is good, I just think that this time we didn't find the right person.
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Alternatives Considered
Open Source
Baidu Wifi Hotspot is a better solution than Purple WiFi as it is less expensive than almost all the other alternatives available out there. Its interface is also user-friendly, Setup is not that complex. On and all, It is the best affordable solution for Creating a wi-fi hotspot from a windows device.
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Cisco
Cisco Meraki Go is very fast and offers high productivity than other solutions available in the market. It offers a wide range of features in a very affordable pricing model which is quite a competition for all the alternatives out there. Since we have offices in remote as well, that's why we went with Meraki Go as it can be easily moved from one location to another.
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Scalability
Open Source
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Cisco
The ease of deployment can be moved from one site to another easily. There is no need for any source or managing controller and hence it can be easily moved with the same configuration. This type of solution is best for teams who work together and are on the move from one location to another and who rely on high performance and good security for their wifi network.
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Return on Investment
Open Source
  • We stay in business when wifi is not an option.
  • It alleviates the fact that we have thick walls and wifi can't reach most places.
  • We are able to stay connected and never miss an email.
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Cisco
  • Meraki has improved our business and our sales by a lot.
  • Customers are always happy to enter our brewery and have a drink, even more, when their internet works to near perfection.
  • I even catch myself watching an episode or two on netflix during my lunch break, considering the internet can support my 4k streaming.
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