Compare Data Protection and ConnectWise Distribution - Apr 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Data Protection or ConnectWise Distribution?

Data Protection is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ConnectWise Distribution, and ConnectWise Distribution is rated higher (85/100) than Data Protection (75/100). ConnectWise Distribution offers users more features (7) than Data Protection (3). There is a clear winner in this case and it is ConnectWise Distribution!

Looking for the right Security solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Microsoft Vs. ConnectWise

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

ConnectWise: Over the last 28 years, ConnectWise has become the premier business operating system for IT solution providers. Today more than 49,000 IT professionals rely on ConnectWise to achieve greater accountability, operational efficiency and profitability.

Who is more expensive? Data Protection or ConnectWise Distribution?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Security software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Data Protection and ConnectWise Distribution.

Data Protection accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Data Protection Manager is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Security software. ConnectWise Distribution price starts at $24 per user/month , When comparing ConnectWise Distribution to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Security software cost.

Bottom line: Data Protection is more expensive than ConnectWise Distribution.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Data Protection Vs. ConnectWise Distribution based on some of the most important and required Security features.

Data Protection: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

ConnectWise Distribution: Asset Management, Email Integration, Reporting, Rules/Workflows, Data Import/Export.

Target customer size

System Center 2012’s price tag makes it difficult for organizations of all sizes to purchase this solution. The software is a viable product for businesses of all sizes and a variety of types.