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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    GLPI

    Score8.9 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    GLPI is an IT Service Management software based on open source technologies. It is a suite for IT, project, financial and user management. GLPI can support companies of any size, and offers both on-premises and cloud (SaaS) solutions.

    $23

    per IT agent/per month

    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
    GLPIHCL BigFix
    Editions & Modules
    GLPI Network Cloud
    $23
    per IT agent/per month
    Basic
    $1,455
    for <10 IT agents; <500 IT assets
    Standard
    $4,365
    for <50 IT agents; < 5000 IT assets
    Advanced
    $14,550
    for >51 IT agents; > 5001 IT assets
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    GLPIHCL BigFix
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$1,200 per installationNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPrices for on-premises support L.3 and editor´s guarantee depends on the number of IT agents and IT assets. The price for GLPI Network Cloud is unique price per IT agent/per month. IT assets are free of charge and unlimited on GLPI Network Cloud. End users are free of charge for both options.—
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    Community Pulse
    GLPIHCL BigFix
    Considered Both Products
    Teclib
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    HCLSoftware
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    80%
    Would buy again
    4 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    80%
    Happy with the feature set
    4 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    GLPIHCL BigFix
    Incident and problem management
    Comparison of Incident and problem management features of GLPI and HCL BigFix
    Feature
    GLPI
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Organize and prioritize service tickets10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Expert directory8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Self-service tools9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    ITSM collaboration and documentation8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    ITSM reports and dashboards10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    ITSM asset management
    Comparison of ITSM asset management features of GLPI and HCL BigFix
    Feature
    GLPI
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Configuration mangement9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset management dashboard8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change management
    Comparison of Change management features of GLPI and HCL BigFix
    Feature
    GLPI
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Change requests repository9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Service-level management10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    GLPIHCL BigFix
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    GLPIHCL BigFix
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Teclib
    GLPI is
    well suited to an on prem environment, I work for a company that values open-source
    software and European solutions.
    I have no
    experience with GLPI cloud hosted solution or their support as we have in house
    devs that fix and improve our installation, their community in the support forum
    is excellent if you have a question or want advice on an issue.
    Incentivized
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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
    Teclib
    • Tickering
    • Inventory
    • FAQ
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
    • Software inventory.
    • Patch deployment.
    • Patch review.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Teclib
    • Lack of auto update mechanism.
    • Admin interface is somewhat dated.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Teclib
    We’ve used
    GLPI for many years and the interface has gotten better with every major
    release, the dashboard is easy to use and customizable.

    With the
    massive catalogue of plugins, you can change or add so many features and if you
    have the right team, you can turn it into a completely unique piece of
    software.

    So, if the
    default setup isn’t to your liking you can tweak it extensively.
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Teclib
    No answers on this topic
    HCLSoftware
    Recently we noticed the customer service on the support has dropped compared to when we first deployed the software.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Teclib
    We selected GLPI because it is free software, and because of the potential it expected to have. We do not consider other alternatives.
    Incentivized
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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
    Teclib
    • Quick resolution of incidents
    • User satisfaction measurement
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
    • When there is a need to patch a Windows System it has worked
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    GLPI Screenshots

    Screenshot of Dashboards for Asset Management and HelpdeskScreenshot of Asset ManagementScreenshot of Asset management: item viewScreenshot of User managementScreenshot of Helpdesk: Kanban viewScreenshot of Helpdesk

    HCL BigFix Screenshots

    Screenshot of HCL BigFix Inventory DashboadScreenshot of HCL BigFix Inventory - Spend OverviewScreenshot of DEX ScoreScreenshot of Modern Client ManagementScreenshot of Tenable Vulnerability