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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FlexiHub

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ASoftware as a service for accessing USB devices connected to remote computers over the Internet FlexiHub enables users to set up a USB over network connection so they can link remotely-located computers with USB peripherals attached to a local machine. Users can share USB devices over Ethernet and connect them in real-time no matter if they are down the hall, across the city, or on the other side of the world. FlexiHub is a software as a service for redirecting all types of…N/A

    meldCX Core

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    RealVNC Connect

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ARealVNC® Connect is a secure remote access solution from RealVNC. It can be used to connect to a remote device anywhere in the world to view its desktop in real-time and take control as though sitting in front of it.

    $99

    per year (one concurrent session)

    Pricing
    FlexiHubmeldCX CoreRealVNC Connect
    Editions & Modules
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    Essentials
    $8.25
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session
    Plus
    $16.50
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 3)
    Premium
    $29.75
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 5)
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    per year
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FlexiHubmeldCX CoreRealVNC Connect
    Free Trial
    YesNoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPlans work on a Per Concurrent Session basis. Each plan gives access to a bundled number of devices, but limits apply to the amount of devices that can be connected at any given time. The Premium plan includes On-Demand Assist, a useful tool for providing just-in-time remote support to end-users without them needing RealVNC Connect installed on their device.
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    FlexiHubmeldCX CoreRealVNC Connect
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    100%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
    Features
    FlexiHubmeldCX CoreRealVNC Connect
    Internet of Things
    Comparison of Internet of Things features of FlexiHub and meldCX Core and RealVNC Connect
    Feature
    FlexiHub
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    23% above category average
    meldCX Core
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    IoT Device Management10.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    IoT Data Management10.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of FlexiHub and meldCX Core and RealVNC Connect
    Feature
    FlexiHub
    -
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    meldCX Core
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    RealVNC Connect
    7.3
    32 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Screen sharing00 Ratings00 Ratings9.028 Ratings
    File transfer00 Ratings00 Ratings8.015 Ratings
    Instant message00 Ratings00 Ratings6.119 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings00 Ratings6.09 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings00 Ratings9.030 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings00 Ratings9.019 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings00 Ratings4.76 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings00 Ratings7.116 Ratings
    Session record00 Ratings00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Annotations00 Ratings00 Ratings5.36 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings00 Ratings9.011 Ratings
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    AWS IoT Core
    Score10 out of 10
    AWS IoT Core
    Score10 out of 10
    N-able Take Control
    Score7.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    AWS IoT Core
    Score10 out of 10
    AWS IoT Core
    Score10 out of 10
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FlexiHubmeldCX CoreRealVNC Connect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    9.7
    (38 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
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    -
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    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    -
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    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    -
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    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
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    -
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    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FlexiHubmeldCX CoreRealVNC Connect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Electronic Team
    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.
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    meldCX
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    RealVNC
    It is very easy to use if the remote device is already set up to receive connections, so if you are setting up devices before deploying them, it is a great tool to have. It is well-suited to use when shadowing users or using it as a teaching tool. There are other products that are better if you are trying to help someone on a one-use basis.
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    Pros
    Electronic Team
    • User-Friendly Interface
    • Efficient Troubleshooting
    • Flexible Connectivity Options
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    meldCX
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    RealVNC
    • VNC Connect does an excellent job in remotely connecting to a computer through either your local area network or even another computer on the internet. As long as the VNC Connect services is installed and the client is running in the background.
    • VNC Connect provides password protection to prevent unauthorized users from attempting to remotely access your computer. There's an option to have a separate password to remotely view vs view & access a computer. You can even add an additional level of security by turning on the feature to require Windows login credentials.
    • VNC Connect provides an additional set of controls after a remote connection has been established with another computer. You can have special keystrokes like Ctrl+Alt+Del sent as a command sequence to the other computer as well as access more than a single screen when in use at the remote computer location.
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    Cons
    Electronic Team
    • Stable connections, but some devices are not recognized correctly
    • Pricing is too high
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    meldCX
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    RealVNC
    • Its a pretty straight forward product - I would like to see more tools with a "wow" factor.
    • Panel colors are blah - I would like more eye-catching colors.
    • A more consistent look with all platforms - like Mac & PC.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    meldCX
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    RealVNC
    VNC is a solid product for the price. It simply works and its reliable across different platforms. Some products state they work well in the Mac environment but don't deliver. This one does what it says. Connections are reliable, but of course, this depends on internet connections. The product works well over wireless connections as well. It delivers on what a remote tool should deliver on. My technicians are happy with the product and customers appreciate the ease of use when letting us connect to their systems. Some also appreciate the remote support while they are multi-task.
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    Usability
    Electronic Team
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    meldCX
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    RealVNC
    It's a niche product and in that niche they try to cater to as many use cases as they can. Other as a TCO aspect i don't see many use cases where you can't use this product as the one tool for all remote session use cases in your company
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    Support Rating
    Electronic Team
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    meldCX
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    RealVNC
    VNC Connect is a reliable product that has been around for a long time. It is reasonably priced and works well in the Mac & PC environment. When you have a small team that supports many users we need tools that we can rely upon and that will get the job done on the first try. Many customers appreciate the quick assistance and can multi-task while our team works on their computer issues remotely. From a customer service point of view, this tool gives us transparency and efficient effectiveness.
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    Online Training
    Electronic Team
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    meldCX
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    RealVNC
    The training is very informative, quick and to the point. All of the details one would need are present so the user doesn't have to go searching for additional information just to use the application. The layout of the training was also neat and concise, some of the other training sessions for other companies I've done in the past were confusing and not well thought out, this one is much more superior
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    Implementation Rating
    Electronic Team
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    meldCX
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    RealVNC
    No problem at all, love the product.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Electronic Team
    I made the switch to FlexiHub because I found it to be more reliable and user-friendly for my specific needs. FlexiHub offers a more seamless experience when it comes to remotely accessing and managing USB devices, with fewer connectivity issues compared to the other products I was using. also TeamViewer's pricing structure didn't align well with my needs. FlexiHub's subscription plans offered a better fit for my usage.
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    meldCX
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    RealVNC
    VNC is light and sleek with the quick setup, was impressed with the quick setup despite poor Internet connection outdoor. TeamViewer is good, but the pricing is not as good as VNC. Both do the basic job, but VNC still outperform TeamViewer in terms of performance and ease of use.
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    Return on Investment
    Electronic Team
    • 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
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    meldCX
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    RealVNC
    • I have just used the software for about 1 month and so far so god. I am saving time whenever I can access my client's computers from my desk as opposed to having to leave my office to go to their offices. Saves me time and the client money.
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    ScreenShots

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    RealVNC Connect Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Device List in the Connect v8 desktop appScreenshot of On-Demand Assist, which can be used to start a remote support session using a single-use code.