Connectify Hotspot vs. Datto WIFI

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Connectify Hotspot
Score 6.7 out of 10
N/A
Connectify Hotspot enables users to turn a PC into a Wi-Fi Hotspot and share Internet with all nearby devices. It is a virtual router application that lets a user share Internet from a laptop with a smartphone, tablet, media player, e-reader, other laptops, and even your nearby friends. The vendor states it can be used it anywhere in the world without restrictions.
$34.99
lifetime
Datto WIFI
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Datto Networking’s cloud-managed Access Points support secure wireless networks for always connected WiFi. Datto's Access Points have WiFi-6 technology to support High Efficiency (HE) performance, are ready for advanced wireless security and analysis capabilities. As always, Datto WiFi-6 Access Points are purpose-built for MSPs with a lifetime warranty, cloud-deployment and management, and direct-to-tech support.N/A
Pricing
Connectify HotspotDatto WIFI
Editions & Modules
Hotspot PRO
$34.99
lifetime
Hotspot MAX
$49.99
lifetime
Hotspot MAX 3X
$59.99
lifetime
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Connectify HotspotDatto WIFI
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Connectify Hotspot would be good for those that travel often and need to have internet access at all times (without having to find a public place with Wi-Fi). From my experience, it isn't as reliable as being connected to standard internet as it can disconnect occasionally, but it performs better than other hotspot options
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Datto WIFI does well at: It's really just adding in the Mac address and ensuring you have all the settings you want set in the portal. Once it checks home your access point has been deployed. This makes it very easy to manages hundreds if not thousands of access points. Datto Wifi is less appropiate in LAN enviroments in where you don't need WIreless.
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Pros
  • It can expand the WiFi network or LAN network.
  • Multiple devices can be connected with the same network, which eases the burden of securing multiple Internet connections, as we use a single Internet connection.
  • Devices such as Printers, Scanners, IoT devices can be connected with same Network.
  • It removes the need for Having a Physical WiFi router. This helps save some money, which is critical for Small Office Home Office.
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  • WiFi-6 technology
  • Wireless Security
  • Cloud Deplyment and Mgmt
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Cons
  • Connection stability can be hit or miss sometimes.
  • The UI is a bit outdated.
  • Ads all over.
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  • On some occasion it may happen that it does not work correctly.
  • It does not have a memory cache interface.
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Alternatives Considered
Connectify is always the first choice, as there multiple Wifi hotspot software are available, but with very limited function. However, Connectify has different solutions such as Speedify which also makes it a very favorable choice.
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We have helped to control the download speed of your users. We can record and track all URL pages visited, it also allows us to send files from computer to phone and back as well. Security is a priority, with the security encryption of all password traffic, we will be able to navigate at a higher speed.
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Return on Investment
  • The software does not provide any advantage over the free alternatives.
  • The repeater mode was nice when it would work properly.
  • Creating hot spots helped when additional coverage was needed.
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  • Allows you to enable user authentication.
  • Customers will be redirected to a login page to enter with password.
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