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As two of the best EUC software solutions on the market, Igel and Unicon offer unique features and benefits tailored to the diverse needs of all industries.

We compared Igel and Unicon in a variety of categories, including ease of use, feature-set, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Our analysis provides a comprehensive overview of both software solutions and will help you make an informed decision.

Check out our comparison (as of February 2023) and find out which software is the perfect solution for your business.

 
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Feature IGEL OS 11

IGEL OS 12 
(from April 2023)

Unicon eLux RP 6 Unicon eLux 7
Update mechanisms

Monolithic

All software packages of a profile must be fully updated each time.

Bandwidth is strained, network slows down, updates take longer.

Modular
Only updated software packages are transferred and updated.

Saves bandwidth and time

New feature from April 2023

Modular
Only updated software packages are transferred and updated.

Saves bandwidth and time

Proven feature: Already in use for 23 years (Sep. 2000).

eLux 7 will be released in 2023.

eLux 7 includes the complete range of functions of eLux RP 6 as well as further innovations that enable seamless updates for hybrid working.

 

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Custom Images

No

Customers must either use the generic image or rely on the manufacturer's private images

No public information yet

 

 

 

Yes

ELIAS creates individual images, which only consist of the necessary components.

  This keeps the device slim and supports modular updates.

Hardware compatibility

3 OEM Partner since 2020

Since 2020 when IGEL Ready was launched. The exit from Igel hardware was announced in 2022.

Restrictions in hardware selection

3 OEM Partner since 2020

Since 2020 when IGEL Ready was launched. The exit from Igel hardware was announced in 2022.

Restrictions in hardware selection

Hardware independent

For 22 years (2001) with 5 OEM partners: Lenovo, HP, LG, Fujitsu and Dell

Wide choice in hardware selection 

App store

No

Applications are part of the monolithic image 

Yes

App Portal will include 10 apps

Yes

Since 2007 myelux Appstore includes more than 30 apps

Customers can configure the required apps in their image and update individual apps

Management-

Solution

Restricted

UMS 6 only supports OS 11

 

Forward and backward compatibility not possible

Full

UMS 12 (web app) supports OS 11 and 12

Parallel operation of several major versions possible

Full

Scout consisting of Scout Console and Scout Board (web app) supports mixed eLux versions

Parallel operation of several major versions possible

Onboarding

No

  Onboarding of home office and remote devices possible, but complex and complicated from the end-user perspective   

Yes

Onboarding Service announced

Easy automated onboarding possible from anywhere

Yes

OneClick onboarding with uPilot since January 2023

Easy automated onboarding possible from anywhere

Management of off-premise devices

Yes

With ICG

Devices can be managed as soon as they are connected to the Internet.

Yes

With ICG

Devices can be managed as soon as they are connected to the Internet.

Yes

With Scout Cloud Gateway (SCG)

Devices can be managed as soon as they are connected to the Internet.

Licensing & Costs

Rigid

Since 2023 only subscription possible

Customers must switch to subscription in order to be able to use new updates.

Rigid

Since 2023 only subscription possible

Customers must switch to subscription in order to be able to use new updates.

Flexible

You have the choice between perpetual license and subscription

Cost optimization through free choice of the licensing model.

MSP & Multi-tenancy

No

No multi-tenant use or
billing possible. 

No/No information yet.

No multi-tenant use or billing possible. 

Yes

MSP partners can manage multiple customers via one Scout instance (multi-tenant). Billing is fully automated via myelux based on each tenant.  

 

 

Feature Update mechanisms
IGEL OS 11

            Monolithic

All software packages of a profile must be fully updated each time.

Bandwidth is strained, network slows down, updates take longer.

IGEL OS 12

(from April 2023)

             Modular

Only updated software packages are transferred and updated.

Saves bandwidth and time

New feature from April 2023

Unicon eLux RP 6

              Modular

Only updated software packages are transferred and updated.

Saves bandwidth and time

Proven feature: Already in use for 23 years (Sep. 2000).

 

 

Feature

Custom Images

IGEL OS 11

       No

Customers must either use the generic image or rely on the manufacturer's private images

 

IGEL OS 12 

(from April 2023)

   No information yet

Unicon eLux RP 6

    Yes

ELIAS creates individual images, which only consist of the necessary components.

  This keeps the device slim and supports modular upgrades.

 

 

Feature Hardware compatibility
IGEL OS 11

   3 OEM Partner since 2020

Since 2020 when IGEL Ready was launched. The exit from the Igel hardware was announced in 2022.

Restrictions in hardware selection

IGEL OS 12 

(from April 2023)

3 OEM Partner since 2020

Since 2020 when IGEL Ready was launched. The exit from the Igel hardware was announced in 2022.

Restrictions in hardware selection

Unicon

eLux RP 6

   Hardware independent

For 22 years (2001) with 5 OEM partners: Lenovo, HP, LG, Fujitsu and Dell

Wide choice in hardware selection

 

 

Feature App Store
IGEL OS 11

          No

Applications are part of the monolithic image 

IGEL OS 12 

(from April 2023)

         Yes

App Portal will include 10 apps

Unicon

eLux RP 6

       Yes

myelux Appstore includes more than 30 apps

Customers can configure the required apps in their image and update individual apps

 

 

Feature

Management - Solution

IGEL OS 11

          Restricted

UMS 6 only supports OS 11

Forward and backward compatibility not possible

IGEL OS 12 

(from April 2023)

       Full

UMS 12 (web app) supports OS 11 and 12

Parallel operation of several major versions possible

Unicon

eLux RP 6

       Full

Scout consisting of Scout Console and Scout Board (web app) supports mixed eLux versions

Parallel operation of several major versions possible

 

 

Feature

Onboarding

IGEL OS 11

          No

  Onboarding of home office and remote devices possible, but complex and complicated from the end-user perspective  

IGEL OS 12 

(from April 2023)

          Yes

Onboarding Service announced
Easy automated onboarding possible from anywhere

Unicon

eLux RP 6

           Yes

OneClick onboarding with uPilot since January 2023
Easy automated onboarding possible from anywhere

 

 

Feature

Management of off-premise devices

IGEL OS 11

          Yes

 With ICG

Devices can be managed as soon as they are connected to the Internet.

IGEL OS 12 

(from April 2023)

          Yes

With ICG

Devices can be managed as soon as they are connected to the Internet.

Unicon

eLux RP 6

           Yes

With Scout Cloud Gateway (SCG)

Devices can be managed as soon as they are connected to the Internet.

 

 

Feature

Licensing & Costs

IGEL OS 11

         Rigid

Since 2023 only subscription possible

Customers must switch to subscription in order to be able to use new updates.

IGEL OS 12 

(from April 2023)

         Rigid

Since 2023 only subscription possible

Customers must switch to subscription in order to be able to use new updates.

Unicon

eLux RP 6

          Flexible

You have the choice between perpetual license and subscription

Cost optimization through free design of the licensing model.

 

 

Feature

MSP & Multi-tenancy

IGEL OS 11

         No

No multi-tenant use or
billing possible

IGEL OS 12 

(from April 2023)

        No / No information yet

No multi-tenant use or billing possible. 

Unicon

eLux RP 6

           Yes

MSP partners can manage multiple customers via one Scout instance (multi-tenant). Billing is fully automatic via myelux based on each tenant.   

 

 

Unicon eLux 7

eLux 7 will be released in 2023

eLux 7 includes the complete range of functions of eLux RP 6 as well as further innovations that enable seamless updates for hybrid working.

Stay up to date with the latest developments.

Be among the first to hear about eLux 7 and register now for the release webinar.

Pre- registration

 

Sources:

www.igel.com/about-us/press-releases/igel-marks-two-year-anniversary-of-the-igel-ready-program-with-strong-growth-and-momentum/ (as of February 2023)

www.igel.com/about-us/press-releases/igel-unveils-cosmos-the-unified-end-user-computing-platform-for-secure-managed-access-to-any-cloud-workspace/ (status February 2023)

https://kb.igel.com/licensesmore-igelos11/en/the-igel-os-11-subscription-61849909.html (as of February 2023)

www.unicon.com (as of February 2023)



  
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