Dryad vs. FlexiHub

Dryad is well suited for situations where you are lacking data and or on the lookout for more interesting datasets to work with. It is also easy to read about how the authors collected the data and even provides a link to email them in case you need more information.

Incentivized

We’ve put FlexiHub through its paces to see if it’s any good for remote vehicle health checks. We tried the app out with a handful of USB devices for car diagnostics and so far, everything is going smoothly. We also worked to develop an iOS app for remote diagnostics. Our testers from another office easily connected over the Internet thanks to FlexiHub. FlexiHub works perfectly in UDP connections, and needs an Internet connection. But there is no opportunity to work over LAN. This can be an issue.

• Data curation
• Easy to use website
• Data in any format

Incentivized

• Remote USB access
• Invitations to connect the device I currently use
• Block USB over IP when you don't want to give access to it
• Encryption of data

• More incentives for people to contribute data
• More promotion of the platform so people know about it
• Expand data categories

Incentivized

• Stable connections, but some devices are not recognized correctly
• Pricing is too high

The website isn't as clean as that for Dryad and there seems to be less support for the end-user. However, it appears that they also have a large number of data repositories and have backing from many well-known universities. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and likability.

Incentivized

• 35% time saved when it comes to cleaning
• Obviate the need for purchasing data
• Do not need to hire people to collect data

Incentivized

• We have increased our productivity due to the ability of remote access
• Developed and tested the app with remote USB access
• We can work with our freelance and remote testers; all we need is an Internet connection