End-User Computing - Product comparison
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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.
| Feature | IGEL OS 11 |
IGEL OS 12 |
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 Saves bandwidth and time New feature from April 2023 |
Modular 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.
Stay up to date with the latest developments. Be among the first to hear about eLux 7 and register now for the release webinar.
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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
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Yes ELIAS creates individual images, which only consist of the necessary components. This keeps the device slim and supports modular updates. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| MSP & Multi-tenancy |
No No multi-tenant use or |
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. |
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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
|
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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 |
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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 |
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IGEL OS 12 (from April 2023) |
Full UMS 12 (web app) supports OS 11 and 12 Parallel operation of several major versions possible |
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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 |
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Unicon eLux RP 6 |
Yes OneClick onboarding with uPilot since January 2023 |
| 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. |
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IGEL OS 12 (from April 2023) |
Yes With ICG Devices can be managed as soon as they are connected to the Internet. |
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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. |
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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 |
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IGEL OS 12 (from April 2023) |
No / No information yet No multi-tenant use or billing possible. |
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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. |
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Unicon eLux 7 |
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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. |
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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