CenturyLink Managed Enterprise (discontinued) vs. Connectify Hotspot

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CenturyLink Managed Enterprise (discontinued)
Score 6.4 out of 10
N/A
CenturyLink WiFi was a secure, simple Wi-Fi and networking managed service for businesses. It is no longer available.N/A
Connectify Hotspot
Score 6.7 out of 10
N/A
Connectify Hotspot enables users to turn a PC into a Wi-Fi Hotspot and share Internet with all nearby devices. It is a virtual router application that lets a user share Internet from a laptop with a smartphone, tablet, media player, e-reader, other laptops, and even your nearby friends. The vendor states it can be used it anywhere in the world without restrictions.
$34.99
lifetime
Pricing
CenturyLink Managed Enterprise (discontinued)Connectify Hotspot
Editions & Modules
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Hotspot PRO
$34.99
lifetime
Hotspot MAX
$49.99
lifetime
Hotspot MAX 3X
$59.99
lifetime
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CenturyLink Managed Enterprise (discontinued)Connectify Hotspot
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
CenturyLink Managed Enterprise (discontinued)Connectify Hotspot
User Ratings
CenturyLink Managed Enterprise (discontinued)Connectify Hotspot
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(0 ratings)
6.7
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
CenturyLink Managed Enterprise (discontinued)Connectify Hotspot
Likelihood to Recommend
It is ideal to have a fast, secure, and very stable 4g Wi-Fi network to expand the range of connectivity for users and increase the productivity and efficiency of work teams. It is not so good to implement it quickly as you need to learn how to use it very efficiently it is not plugged and played.
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Connectify Hotspot would be good for those that travel often and need to have internet access at all times (without having to find a public place with Wi-Fi). From my experience, it isn't as reliable as being connected to standard internet as it can disconnect occasionally, but it performs better than other hotspot options
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Pros
  • Cyber attack protection.
  • Fast and stable Wi-Fi connection.
  • Anti-Virus and Anti-Phishing.
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  • It can expand the WiFi network or LAN network.
  • Multiple devices can be connected with the same network, which eases the burden of securing multiple Internet connections, as we use a single Internet connection.
  • Devices such as Printers, Scanners, IoT devices can be connected with same Network.
  • It removes the need for Having a Physical WiFi router. This helps save some money, which is critical for Small Office Home Office.
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Cons
  • Customer service in multiple languages.
  • More price options.
  • Better training or be more intuitive.
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  • Connection stability can be hit or miss sometimes.
  • The UI is a bit outdated.
  • Ads all over.
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Alternatives Considered
I have not tried another service like this.
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Connectify is always the first choice, as there multiple Wifi hotspot software are available, but with very limited function. However, Connectify has different solutions such as Speedify which also makes it a very favorable choice.
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Return on Investment
  • Higher productivity.
  • Better interaction with the cloud.
  • Improve income.
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  • The software does not provide any advantage over the free alternatives.
  • The repeater mode was nice when it would work properly.
  • Creating hot spots helped when additional coverage was needed.
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