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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    esper.io

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AEsper enables device management for company-owned and managed iOS and Android tablets, kiosks, smart phones, and IoT edge devices. Esper’s device platform can be used to manage an entire multi-OS device fleet from a single pane of glass.

    $2

    per month per device

    Ionic

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AIonic empowers teams and businesses to build, secure, and deliver enterprise-grade mobile and web apps. The vendor states that with Ionic, enterprise development teams can speed up and simplify app development, including: Build app experiences with over 100 UI building blocks Edit and customize using familiar web languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) Connect to new or existing cloud services or backend systems Deploy directly to app…N/A
    Pricing
    esper.ioIonic
    Editions & Modules
    Genesis
    $2
    per month per device
    Bridge
    $4
    per month per device
    Architect
    $6
    per month per device
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    esper.ioIonic
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    esper.ioIonic
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    esper.ioIonic
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Esper
    esper.io helps manage devices to control how they are used and what software is allowed to be run on the device. This help us ensure proper usage of the device and also prevent all kinds of misuse of the devices. esper.io completely replaces the device interface and locks the devices preventing theft, misuse and abuse.
    Incentivized
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    Ionic
    - Inexpensively and rapidly creating multi-device (Android, iPhone) native apps. - Quick ramp-up time allows for rapid development. - Open source tools can be used to develop. - Lightweight code-based can be easily shared and developed in a team environment. - Use of React, Vue, and angular leverages well-known coding and application design frameworks that are transportable.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Esper
    • App Management
    • Device Management
    • Monitoring of Device Usage
    Incentivized
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    Ionic
    • Nice command line interface for repetitive development and deployment tasks.
    • Realtime preview (in web browser) during development.
    • Easy to update and keep current (open source) via command line.
    • Provides nice set of mobile widgets for consistency across devices.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Esper
    • Installation & Setup
    • First time configuration
    • Play Store Intergration
    Incentivized
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    Ionic
    • Slightly better documentation when it comes to command line build troubleshooting.
    • Increased widget library (even though it's much improved today).
    • Native chart/graphing widgets.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Esper
    esper.io allows for bulk configuration of deployed devices. esper.io is also easier to set up and start compared to other competitors. The software installs are smaller and quicker. Great support for different methods for onboarding devices.Support for various OS and Device configurations. Free for 100 devices; provide ample testing before committing to any purchase.
    Incentivized
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    Ionic
    Android Studio
    • Busy
    • Confusing
    • Marginal IDE
    • Large footprint
    • Single device development
    IonicFramework
    • Lean, no IDE needed
    • Web browser preview
    • Multi-device development
    • Scripting of build packages for deployment
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Esper
    • 100% securing of deployed devices
    • Reduced per device maintenance costs
    • Reduced time to deploy devices
    Incentivized
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    Ionic
    • The ability to create a mobile app quickly by a single developer (saving $20K).
    • Increased customer satisfaction.
    • Avoids outsourcing costs of $10k-$20k.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    esper.io Screenshots

    Screenshot of Console Dashboard OverviewScreenshot of Device Provisioning OptionsScreenshot of Blueprints Manager - configure and update settings, apps, and contentScreenshot of Pipelines - multi-stage software deploymentScreenshot of Geofencing