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Baidu WiFi Hotspot vs. Connectify Hotspot

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    Baidu WiFi Hotspot

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AThe 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

    Connectify Hotspot

    Score6.7 out of 10
    N/AConnectify Hotspot enables users to turn a PC into a Wi-Fi Hotspot and share Internet with all nearby devices. It is a virtual router application that lets a user share Internet from a laptop with a smartphone, tablet, media player, e-reader, other laptops, and even your nearby friends. The vendor states it can be used it anywhere in the world without restrictions.

    $34.99

    per month

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    Baidu WiFi HotspotConnectify Hotspot
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    Hotspot PRO
    $34.99
    lifetime
    Hotspot MAX
    $49.99
    lifetime
    Hotspot MAX 3X
    $59.99
    lifetime
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Baidu WiFi HotspotConnectify Hotspot
    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Connectify, Inc.
    Chose Connectify Hotspot
    Compared to Baidu WiFi Hotspot, Connectify Hotspot shares a similar set of features. Except for a few here and there, nothing is remarkable about Connectify's offerings. The fact that there are some free alternatives like Baidu's which can perform better in some cases can make …
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    Chose Connectify Hotspot
    Connectify is always the first choice, as there multiple Wifi hotspot software are available, but with very limited function. However, Connectify has different solutions such as Speedify which also makes it a very favorable choice.
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    Baidu WiFi HotspotConnectify Hotspot
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.1
    (3 ratings)
    6.7
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    User Testimonials
    Baidu WiFi HotspotConnectify Hotspot
    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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    Connectify, Inc.
    Connectify is well suited for SOHO (Small Office Home Office) environment, where we may want to save some cost by not buying the physical switch or physical Wifi router, as they are costly. Also with Connectify, there is a way possible for better connection control. Better device control and at some point it helps in Secure the Internet as we just need to have one single Internet connection to secure.
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    Pros
    Open Source
    • Users management.
    • Great optimization with older hardware.
    • Easy to use.
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    Connectify, Inc.
    • Bypass internet access restrictions.
    • Ease of use.
    • Network usage monitoring.
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    Cons
    Open Source
    • support need to be improve.
    • beside that I think this application work great
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    Connectify, Inc.
    • Connectify has very big competition with Mobile Hotspot, they should add some more features.
    • Connectify has software Speedify, however, this has very limited features when combining two different Internet connections.
    • Connectify needs to find a way of combining different Internet Connections, they should use QOS when doing that. So that they can give the best path for preferred traffic.
    • Connectivity should add multiple SD-WAN features. And they should give users more granular control over which path traffic can go.
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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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    Connectify, Inc.
    Connectify is much simpler, in my opinion, than using a mobile phone for hotspot as well as more reliable. While Connectify does occasionally disconnect, it is far less often than when I have used my mobile device. It is easier as well when it is right there on your computer, so you are not having to fix any issues going back and forth between devices
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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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    Connectify, Inc.
    • The software does not provide any advantage over the free alternatives.
    • The repeater mode was nice when it would work properly.
    • Creating hot spots helped when additional coverage was needed.
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