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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ConnectWise RMM

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AConnectWise RMM is built upon the Asio platform and combines out-of-the-box automation coupled with robust automation that IT solution providers can use to deliver customized services to their customers. ConnectWise RMM aggregates both software and human elements, covers the spectrum of do-it-yourself (DIY) and do-it-for-you (DFY) delivery options, and integrates an intelligent automation engine. It’s a solution that reinvents how IT solution providers adopt, interact with and manage their…N/A

    HCL BigFix

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ABigFix, now supported by HCL Technologies since the acquisition of BigFix from IBM in 2018, is an endpoint management solution providing endpoint visibility and IT asset discovery, automated endpoint patching (BigFix Lifecycle and BigFix Patch) policy enforcement (BigFix Compliance), and software asset discovery for licensed and unlicensed software (BigFix Inventory).N/A
    Pricing
    ConnectWise RMMHCL BigFix
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    ConnectWise RMMHCL BigFix
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    ConnectWise RMMHCL BigFix
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    ConnectWise
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    80%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
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    80%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    ConnectWise RMMHCL BigFix
    Application Performance Management
    Comparison of Application Performance Management features of ConnectWise RMM and HCL BigFix
    Feature
    ConnectWise RMM
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    HCL BigFix
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    Virtualization monitoring9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    IT Asset Discovery8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring Tasks
    Comparison of Monitoring Tasks features of ConnectWise RMM and HCL BigFix
    Feature
    ConnectWise RMM
    8.7
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    HCL BigFix
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    Remote monitoring9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Network device monitoring9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Activity Monitoring8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Management Tasks
    Comparison of Management Tasks features of ConnectWise RMM and HCL BigFix
    Feature
    ConnectWise RMM
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    HCL BigFix
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    Patch Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Policy-based automation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Access
    Comparison of Remote Access features of ConnectWise RMM and HCL BigFix
    Feature
    ConnectWise RMM
    9.6
    1 Ratings
    31% above category average
    HCL BigFix
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    Attended device access8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Unattended device access10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual device access10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple-display support10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple concurrent sessions10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ConnectWise RMMHCL BigFix
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (8 ratings)
    9.0
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    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    -
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    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ConnectWise RMMHCL BigFix
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ConnectWise
    CW RMM is well suited to managing Windows-based environments, automating routine tasks, and providing remote system access. It maintains SOC 2 compliance and offers options such as consent-to-control. It gives excellent visibility into backup status and system events. Built-in reports make it easy to evaluate environment changes. The Auvik network monitoring is vastly better than what we had with Lab Tech.
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    HCLSoftware
    HCL BigFix is well-suited:
    1. Patch Management for Diverse Devices: HCL BigFix is ideal for organizations with a diverse range of devices, including laptops, desktops, cloud, virtual machines, and mobile devices. Its endpoint management functionality enables seamless patching across various operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux.
    2. Comprehensive Patch Management: With HCL BigFix, organizations can achieve comprehensive patch management across their IT infrastructures. It ensures that all endpoints, regardless of the operating system, receive timely and secure patches, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing overall security.
    3. Troubleshooting and Monitoring: HCL BigFix excels in providing a dashboard that effectively displays problematic and functional machines. This feature allows IT teams to quickly identify and address issues, improving overall troubleshooting efficiency.
      However, there are some scenarios where HCL BigFix may be less appropriate or areas for improvement: 1. Coverage Expansion: It is important for HCL BigFix to continue expanding its coverage to include all possible resources installed within the IT infrastructure. Ensuring comprehensive coverage can enhance its effectiveness. 2.On-Site and OS Upgrades: Optimizing the process of on-site and operating system upgrades can help streamline the deployment process further. Improvements in this area would contribute to a smoother and more efficient upgrade experience. 3.Communication Speed: Enhancing the speed of communication between the HCL BigFix agent and the server can help improve the overall responsiveness and efficiency of the solution.
    4. Pricing Optimization: Adjusting the pricing of HCL BigFix to be more cost-effective would make it more accessible and attractive to organizations of different sizes and budgets.
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    Pros
    ConnectWise
    • Automation of actions that we as IT consultant have to routinely implement.
    • Great ticketing system.
    • A very good proactive instead of reactive tool for my industry.
    • Notifying of strange behavior on the network or on a specific computer.
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    HCLSoftware
    • Software inventory.
    • Patch deployment.
    • Patch review.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    ConnectWise
    • The agent service used for RMM access is known to fail, and needs to be restarted on occasion
    • Ongoing UI changes for 2 years, causing confusion where certain features are now located or how they work
    • Needs more documentation
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    HCLSoftware
    • The patching function is difficult for RedHat Linux servers, and can be improved.
    • The site configuration and access control appears to be cumbersome.
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    Usability
    ConnectWise
    If I were new to remote management and had no experience with previous platforms, I might have rated this higher. Coming from Labtech's data views and customizable screens, I found some things easier to find.
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    HCLSoftware
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    Support Rating
    ConnectWise
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    HCLSoftware
    Recently we noticed the customer service on the support has dropped compared to when we first deployed the software.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ConnectWise
    Having evaluated and used other platforms, ConnectWise is above the rest in the market. Having the additional tools for patch management, reporting, Dashboard is key to running the help desk for our company. The ability to run scripts and support the end-user is key and ConnectWise Command lets us do our job efficiently as possible.
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    HCLSoftware
    We have significantly enhanced our ability to patch desktops, including laptops, desktop, cloud, virtual machines and other mobile devices used by end-users. BigFix's endpoint management functionality allows us to seamlessly patch a wide range of operating systems, such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux systems, ensuring comprehensive patch management across IT infrastructures. We have established a track record of delivering secure and hassle-free patching solutions to our clients
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    Return on Investment
    ConnectWise
    • The product upgrades stay up to date with our business needs.
    • The product is an important part of our overall budget.
    • The product helps with the planning and success of our Department.
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    HCLSoftware
    • When there is a need to patch a Windows System it has worked
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