Shlomi Lavi /
Apr 21, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Windows 7 or FlexNet Connect?
FlexNet Connect is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Windows 7, and Windows 7 is rated higher (90/100) 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? Windows 7 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 Windows 7 and FlexNet Connect.
Windows 7 price starts at $239.99 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Windows 7 is rated 4, which is lower than 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 Windows 7 is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of IT Management software.
Bottom line: Windows 7 cost is around the same cost of FlexNet Connect.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Windows 7 Vs. FlexNet Connect based on some of the most important and required IT Management features.
Windows 7: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
FlexNet Connect: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
Windows 7's typical customers include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business, Private use, and FlexNet Connect's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.