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    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

    Syncro

    Score7.4 out of 10
    N/ASyncro offers an Extended Monitoring and Management (XMM) platform for midsized MSPs and internal IT teams. The platform integrates RMM (endpoint management), professional services automation (PSA), and Microsoft 365 multi-tenant management to help organizations simplify operations, strengthen security, and scale.

    $159

    per month per user

    Pricing
    HCL BigFixSyncro
    Editions & Modules
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    Core
    $159
    per month per user
    Team
    $209
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HCL BigFixSyncro
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual payment.
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    Community Pulse
    HCL BigFixSyncro
    Considered Both Products
    HCLSoftware
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    80%
    Would buy again
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    60%
    Would buy again
    3 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    80%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    80%
    Happy with the feature set
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    80%
    Happy with the feature set
    4 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
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    Implementation went as expected
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    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    Features
    HCL BigFixSyncro
    Application Performance Management
    Comparison of Application Performance Management features of HCL BigFix and Syncro
    Feature
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Syncro
    6.4
    3 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Virtualization monitoring00 Ratings7.43 Ratings
    IT Asset Discovery00 Ratings5.32 Ratings
    Monitoring Tasks
    Comparison of Monitoring Tasks features of HCL BigFix and Syncro
    Feature
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Syncro
    7.6
    4 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Remote monitoring00 Ratings8.44 Ratings
    Network device monitoring00 Ratings6.63 Ratings
    Activity Monitoring00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Management Tasks
    Comparison of Management Tasks features of HCL BigFix and Syncro
    Feature
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Syncro
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Patch Management00 Ratings7.73 Ratings
    Policy-based automation00 Ratings6.93 Ratings
    Remote Access
    Comparison of Remote Access features of HCL BigFix and Syncro
    Feature
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Syncro
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Attended device access00 Ratings8.83 Ratings
    Unattended device access00 Ratings7.63 Ratings
    Mobile device access00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Virtual device access00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Multiple-display support00 Ratings4.52 Ratings
    Multiple concurrent sessions00 Ratings8.13 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    HCL BigFixSyncro
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    6.4
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.9
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HCL BigFixSyncro
    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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    SyncroMSP Servably Inc
    SyncroMSP is great for MSPs starting out or wanting to keep their costs low. Some RMM software will charge per install - and price breaks only available as your base grows to a significant number. As Syncro is a "per agent" cost, the costs for an MSP are (a) known and (b) easily to manage as the team grows. The third-party integration element is very useful for MSPs looking to be able to not only onsell additional services, but the management of these services is simple for anybody to use
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    HCLSoftware
    • Software inventory.
    • Patch deployment.
    • Patch review.
    Incentivized
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    SyncroMSP Servably Inc
    • Due to the cloud based platform, we could scale the based on our needs relatively with ease.
    • We also utilized the auto billing features which were convenience.
    • The consolidation of both RMM and RSA decreased the amount of software we needed.
    • Also, the user friendliness of the platform allowed employees to use easy.
    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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    SyncroMSP Servably Inc
    • Better project management
    • Ability to create teams
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    SyncroMSP Servably Inc
    Too expensive for what it is and the lack of support and bug fixes is annoying
    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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    SyncroMSP Servably Inc
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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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    SyncroMSP Servably Inc
    Much easier to learn and use
    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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    SyncroMSP Servably Inc
    • The integrated AV solution with Bitdefender is very cheap - yet very a very high quality NGAV solution. It allows us to ensure our clients have access to an NGAV solution at an affordable price
    • Syncro has allowed us to expend our business into new areas which were not able to be accessed previously. This means that we can now service our clients in different ways than previously.
    • The fixed cost pricing allows our teams to understand what their costs are - but also allow us to grow the business and customer base with no increase in costs until we increase our technical team.
    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

    Syncro Screenshots

    Screenshot of the interface to monitor unlimited endpoints, run scripts, deploy patches, customize alerts, and proactively address potential issues before they become problems.Screenshot of Syncro’s intelligent Smart Ticket Management, which automatically routes tickets and gets information in front of techs, displays relevant context from prior tickets, and surfaces recommended remediation steps to speed up resolution times.Screenshot of where to securely access endpoints and resolve issues anytime, from anywhere, via Splashtop — included with the Syncro subscription at no extra cost.Screenshot of Syncro automating Entra ID tasks and admin work including user syncs, password resets, and license billing.Screenshot of the interface to benchmark M365 tenants against CIS-aligned best practices — offering guided configuration, centralized visibility, drift detection, and automated alerts to help maintain compliance.Screenshot of Microsoft 365 and Entra ID backup, which helps to safeguard against data loss, reinforce compliance, and ensure business continuity without compromise.