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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Mikogo

    Score1.2 out of 10
    N/AMikogo is a free screen sharing solution with built-in VoIP for online meetings, web presentations, web conferencing and sales demos.

    $156

    Annually

    Pricing
    HCL BigFixMikogo
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Basic Annual
    $156
    Annually
    Professional Annual
    $228
    Annually
    Professional Lifetime
    $456
    Lifetime License per User
    Team Annual
    $468
    Annually
    Team Lifetime
    $936
    Lifetime License [Unlimited Users]
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HCL BigFixMikogo
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Enterprise plans are also available for larger organizations, with a custom number of users, meeting participants, and channels. Master Administration and Web API integrations are also available. Contact Mikogo for further information.
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    Community Pulse
    HCL BigFixMikogo
    Considered Both Products
    HCLSoftware
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    BeamYourScreen
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    80%
    Would buy again
    4 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    80%
    Happy with the feature set
    4 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    HCL BigFixMikogo
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of HCL BigFix and Mikogo
    Feature
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Mikogo
    3.1
    4 Ratings
    87% below category average
    High quality audio00 Ratings4.14 Ratings
    High quality video00 Ratings4.14 Ratings
    Low bandwidth requirements00 Ratings1.14 Ratings
    Mobile support00 Ratings3.22 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of HCL BigFix and Mikogo
    Feature
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Mikogo
    6.0
    4 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Desktop sharing00 Ratings2.24 Ratings
    Whiteboards00 Ratings9.82 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of HCL BigFix and Mikogo
    Feature
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Mikogo
    3.0
    4 Ratings
    93% below category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings1.12 Ratings
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings1.24 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings2.14 Ratings
    Slideshows00 Ratings7.63 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of HCL BigFix and Mikogo
    Feature
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Mikogo
    2.1
    4 Ratings
    118% below category average
    Live chat00 Ratings1.24 Ratings
    Audience polling00 Ratings3.13 Ratings
    Q&A00 Ratings2.13 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of HCL BigFix and Mikogo
    Feature
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Mikogo
    1.5
    4 Ratings
    137% below category average
    User authentication00 Ratings1.23 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings1.13 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list00 Ratings2.13 Ratings
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    HCL BigFixMikogo
    Small Businesses
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    Score9.4 out of 10
    JioMeet
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    ManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Score9 out of 10
    Webex Meetings
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HCL BigFixMikogo
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    1.2
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HCL BigFixMikogo
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    BeamYourScreen
    Pros Mikogo is well-suited and cost-effective for the small business Simple & well-designed; easy to figure out. Works best for one-on-one client support. Cons No live customer support Free version has limited features (e.g. no invite meeting allowed) Trial version only 14 days
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    HCLSoftware
    • Software inventory.
    • Patch deployment.
    • Patch review.
    Incentivized
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    BeamYourScreen
    • Inexpensive
    • Simple interface
    • Menus and prompts were clear
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    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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    BeamYourScreen
    • I'd like to be able to record a session easier.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    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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    BeamYourScreen
    I do not have any experience with Mikogo's support as I have never experienced any problem with it.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    BeamYourScreen
    Mikogo has simple features and is easy to use. If you don't need lots of bells and whistles and just want to screen share or video conference on a small scale Mikogo works best. Join.me & TeamViewer are a bit confusing for the novice small business person. My experience with LogMeIn has been that it's sluggish. GoToMeeting works great but is pricey for the small firm that mainly does one-to-one support/training. I couldn't get Zoom to work right.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    HCLSoftware
    • When there is a need to patch a Windows System it has worked
    Incentivized
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    BeamYourScreen
    • Zero positive impact
    • Spend just a little more with products like AnyDesk and get some real ROI
    • Short term, the product can be used on a trial basis (or at least it was available as a trial)
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    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

    Mikogo Screenshots

    Screenshot of Screen sharing between two windows desktop computersScreenshot of Phone conference and participant list options