Connectify Hotspot vs. Lumen Managed Enterprise with Cisco Meraki

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Connectify Hotspot
Score 6.7 out of 10
N/A
Connectify 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
Lumen Managed Enterprise with Cisco Meraki
Score 6.4 out of 10
N/A
Lumen Managed Enterprise with Cisco Meraki (replacing the former CenturyLink WiFi service) is a secure, simple Wi-Fi and networking solution with enhanced reporting, as a managed service for businesses.N/A
Pricing
Connectify HotspotLumen Managed Enterprise with Cisco Meraki
Editions & Modules
Hotspot PRO
$34.99
lifetime
Hotspot MAX
$49.99
lifetime
Hotspot MAX 3X
$59.99
lifetime
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Pricing Offerings
Connectify HotspotLumen Managed Enterprise with Cisco Meraki
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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User Ratings
Connectify HotspotLumen Managed Enterprise with Cisco Meraki
Likelihood to Recommend
6.7
(3 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Connectify HotspotLumen Managed Enterprise with Cisco Meraki
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink)
It is ideal to have a fast, secure, and very stable 4g Wi-Fi network to expand the range of connectivity for users and increase the productivity and efficiency of work teams. It is not so good to implement it quickly as you need to learn how to use it very efficiently it is not plugged and played.
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Pros
Connectify, Inc.
  • Bypass internet access restrictions.
  • Ease of use.
  • Network usage monitoring.
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Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink)
  • Cyber attack protection.
  • Fast and stable Wi-Fi connection.
  • Anti-Virus and Anti-Phishing.
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Cons
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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Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink)
  • Customer service in multiple languages.
  • More price options.
  • Better training or be more intuitive.
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Alternatives Considered
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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Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink)
I have not tried another service like this.
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Return on Investment
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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Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink)
  • Higher productivity.
  • Better interaction with the cloud.
  • Improve income.
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