Shlomi Lavi /
Apr 21, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft VDI or FlexNet Connect?
Microsoft VDI is more expensive to implement (TCO) than FlexNet Connect, and Microsoft VDI is rated higher (73/100) than FlexNet Connect (71/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.
Looking for the right IT Management 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. Flexera Software
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.
Flexera Software : Flexera Software is the leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management. Flexera Software helps application producers and their customers strategically manage application usage to achieve continuous compliance, optimized usage and maximized value. The producer and consumer communities have moved beyond just tactical tools f...
Who is more expensive? Microsoft VDI or FlexNet Connect?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of IT Management 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 Microsoft VDI and FlexNet Connect.
Microsoft VDI price starts at $21 per user/year , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft VDI is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of IT Management software. FlexNet Connect accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft VDI is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of IT Management software.
Bottom line: Microsoft VDI is more expensive than FlexNet Connect.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Microsoft VDI Vs. FlexNet Connect based on some of the most important and required IT Management features.
Microsoft VDI: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
FlexNet Connect: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
Microsoft VDI's typical customers include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business, and FlexNet Connect's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.