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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    HCL BigFix

    Score7.1 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

    Splashtop

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/ASplashtop is a software solution for both remote access and remote support. Boasting 30+ million customers worldwide and users among both large and small organizations across the globe, Splashtop presents their solution as secure, high-performing, and fit to specific use-cases. Splashtop is ISO certified, SOC 2 and GDPR compliant. Splashtop Remote Access provides remote desktop connections for business professionals and teams to work from anywhere, using any device.…

    $99

    per year per user

    Pricing
    HCL BigFixSplashtop
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop Remote Access Pro
    $8.25
    per month per user, billed annually
    Splashtop Remote Access Performance
    $13.00
    per month per user, billed annually
    Splashtop Remote Support Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    per month per concurrent technician, billed annually
    Splashtop Remote Access Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    per month per user, billed annually
    Splashtop On-Prem
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    Splashtop Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)
    Contact Sales
    per month per endpoint, billed annually
    Splashtop Remote Support SOS
    Starting at $22.00
    per month per concurrent technician, billed annually
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HCL BigFixSplashtop
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    HCL BigFixSplashtop
    Considered Both Products
    HCLSoftware
    No answer on this topic
    Splashtop
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    80%
    Would buy again
    4 Answers
    99%
    Would buy again
    481 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    471 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    80%
    Happy with the feature set
    4 Answers
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    476 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    444 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Implementation went as expected
    467 Answers
    Features
    HCL BigFixSplashtop
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of HCL BigFix and Splashtop
    Feature
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Splashtop
    7.8
    43 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Screen sharing00 Ratings9.337 Ratings
    File transfer00 Ratings9.039 Ratings
    Instant message00 Ratings7.930 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings3.013 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings9.342 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings7.626 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings7.132 Ratings
    Session record00 Ratings7.219 Ratings
    Annotations00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings8.733 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    HCL BigFixSplashtop
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    9.3
    (481 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.4
    (35 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (25 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (5 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.6
    (440 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (16 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (2 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (5 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.1
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HCL BigFixSplashtop
    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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    Splashtop
    Well Suited for Remote users with PCs needing to login to specific remote PC's. It is less functional for remote users on Cell phones although Cell phone users can look on the remote PC to see if they need to logon from a desktop to conduct transactions
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    HCLSoftware
    • Software inventory.
    • Patch deployment.
    • Patch review.
    Incentivized
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    Splashtop
    • Splashtop allows us to send a branded link to our customers for installation on their computer.
    • Splashtop provides as much security over the connection as any of our customers has required, giving them more peace of mind.
    • Splashtop has several file sharing features which makes sending or receiving files a simple process.
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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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    Splashtop
    • I would like to see an integration with a wider variety of antivirus XDRs. We spend a lot of money on Sophos, which is arguably the most effective product on the market. It would be nice if Splashtop and Sophos Central could work together to increase some efficiency and security.
    • It would be really great if PCs or devices could be excluded from the antivirus monitoring of Splashtop. For example, some employees use the Splashtop Streamer on home PCs (not owned by the company), so they can remote to their home machines while at the office. Occasionally, Splashtop will report threats to a home user PC that are false or breach personal privacy. Then, those get logged with the device forever. The ability to have IT Admins command Splashtop to ignore device security would be very welcomed.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    I believe that I will renew Splashtop without any problems in the coming years as eating stable costs without increases even in critical periods such as the Covid virus, Splashtop allows access to 25 unattended stations and has continuous updates and new features. It also allows resale to users with sub-accounts
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    It's hard to find any significant faults with Splashtop. It offers a very responsive remote access experience with clear and simple interface. There's very little learning curve as it's toolbar mimics other popular remote access solutions graphical user interface. It's gives you access to your remote computer quickly and stays out of your way
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    I've never had any issues with it, nor any connectivity issues. They always say when they'll be maintaining the system and it's always in the odd hours, so nobody uses then. But I've never had any issues.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    Pages and servers load fast, normal speed. It doesn't lag or anything like that. I don't integrate it with anything else.
    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.
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    Splashtop
    Splashtop has good customer support - they respond quickly and provide adequate solutions, but we honestly rarely find ourselves needing to reach out to them. The software is so easy to use and about as plug-and-play as it gets, so we generally don't run into an issue that does not have an immediate, obvious solution provided in the software.
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    Implementation Rating
    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    It couldn't have been any easier to setup and I have had no issues with it since it was implemented. It's a great product and makes remotely connecting to another device so simple and quick. I can't recommend it enough
    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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    Splashtop
    Splashtop Business Enterprise is actually easier to implement and get it up and running, all users have to do is download the standard or personalize file and run it, then share the code with you and you are all set to go, i like it because you can even do it from your phone if necessary
    Incentivized
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    Only use one unit.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    It's a product that allows us to work remotely and access our servers from anywhere in the world. Our team works from different parts of the world and it's a great tool for us.
    Incentivized
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    Professional Services
    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    Do not 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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    Splashtop
    • Since we cannot utilize an enterprise-level POS system, Splashtop bridges the data gap between our store locations and our headquarters. This is what enables us to function. Without remote terminal access, our business would be unable to operate. Period. I can't overstate this.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Splashtop Screenshots

    Screenshot of Splashtop Streamer: Used to connect to and remote into computers.
Splashtop Business App: Used to connect from and remotely access other computers.Screenshot of Splashtop SOS - Accessed with a 9-digit session code, it can be customized with a brand, logo and text.Screenshot of a view of computer sessions.Screenshot of where users can transfer files and folders from local and remote computers during a session.Screenshot of Splashtop Remote Support Enterprise : On-demand support with service desk capabilities.Screenshot of a dashboard - This offers key insights on endpoint status, security metrics, and scheduled tasks.