gfi vs labtech product comparison
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Lately I have been asked a lot, what remote network management software should I base my managed services practice on, GFI Max or Labtech. Both are underdogs in the industry but in my opinion offer many advantages over the expensive Kaseya and N-able.TRANSCRIPT
GFI Max vs Labtech – Product Comparison
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Why I like both GFI and Labtech
✤ no pesky salesmen to deal with
✤ clear and upfront pricing
✤ easily accessible free trial
✤ affordable and reliable
✤ awesome support
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Common Features
✤ Server/Network/Website/Workstation Monitoring
✤ Patch Management
✤ Asset Tracking
✤ Reporting
✤ Remote Access
✤ Alerting
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Where they stand apart
✤ GFI Max is Software as a Service (SaaS) - Labtech is on-premise software
✤ Pricing Model
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Pricing
✤ Labtech - $40.00 / agent
✤ GFI $12.95 / month / server - $0.20 / month / workstation
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User Interface
✤ GFI is a little easier on the eyes but because it is in the browser, it lacks some of the power that Labtech possesses.
✤ Labtech gives you an interface you can do a lot more with, but it is ugly.
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Summary
✤ Both great products
✤ Fantastic future for both products
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