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GoDaddy

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GoDaddy is one of the largest, famous and most heavily advertised brands in the industry. It is also one of the most economical for users. They offer a Reseller Program that includes a front and back end that is rebrandable. They offer three Reseller plans with annual fees. An advantage to their Reseller program is the exit strategy – if you decide to give up the hosting business they will automatically take over your customer accounts so your clients are not left without a host.

GoDaddy is a sponsor of The Force Field podcast.

Cost:

Basic Reseller Plan: $99/yr

Pro Reseller Plan: $199/yr

Super Reseller Plan: $229/yr.

GoDaddy Reseller Hosting Plans

 

 

GoDaddy

 

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Reseller Panel

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Reseller Panel is a hosting reseller that offers a complete turn-key solution. Simply sign up and within minutes you can have your own branded portal of web hosting solutions for your customers. Reseller Panel is based in the UK. The support is a web based ticket system and is fairly responsive. They do offer good phone support as well if you can find the number on their web site. You can choose from several prepackaged plans or you can configure your own to offer customers. They do cap the prices but you have some flexibility for good margin. The best part is the price. It is free, and you can't beat free.

Cost: Free 

www.resellerpanel.com

 

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DualDesk

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DualDesk is a remote support program that allows technicians to access customer computers on-demand from anywhere with one click. The application has a one-time fee. Free trial requires registration.

License: Commercial

Cost:

DualDesk Lite Edition $395

DualDesk Expert Edition $495

DualDesk Professional Edition $795

www.dualdesk.com

 

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VNCScan

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VNCScan is a remote network tool that allows administrators to manage their network remotely. It uses VNC to allow access to desktops and servers on the network. VNCScan features include strong UltraVNC encryption, access in Safe Mode, multithreaded VNC and RDP scanner, Active Directory integration, Remotely change VNC password and support for all major VNC distros. Free 30 Day trial.

License: Commercial

Cost:

Per Admin License $59

Full Site License $995

www.vncscan.com  

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LogMeIn

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LogMeIn is a remote support application similar to GoToMyPC. It uses a relay server hosted by the company and requires the operator to log into their web site to access the account. LogMeIn features several products including LogMeIn Rescue, LogMeIn IT Reach, LogMeIn Pro, LogMeIn Hamachi and LogMeIn Backup. LogMeIn Free is a free version with limited capabilities. The other products are fee-based.

License: Commercial

Cost:

LogMeIn Free: Free

LogMeIn Rescue: $99/month (1 year contract)

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RealVNC

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RealVNC is a remote desktop application based on VNC (Virtual Network Computing), an application originally developed at AT&T in the 90's and released as Open Source. Several other remote desktop support applications are based on or are derivatives of RealVNC. The application includes three versions, Free Edition, Personal Edition and Enterprise Edition. The Free edition is, of course, free. The Personal Edition and Enterprise Edition require the user to purchase a license and offer a free 30 day trial.

License: GNU GPL (Free Edition)

Cost-Free Edition: Free

Personal Edition: $30

Enterprise Edition: $50

 www.realvnc.com

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GoToMyPC

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GoToMyPC is a remote desktop solution that allows to access a PC from anywhere in the world through a web browser. It is fairly fast, reliable and features file transfer capabilities, a security black-out feature that allows you to blank out the client display while working on it remotely and printing to a local printer. It is fee-based and requires a log-in to the GoToMyPC web site for access. Free trial.

License: Commercial per user/PC

Cost: $19.95/month

www.gotomypc.com  

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UltraVNC

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UltraVNC is an open source remote desktop support application that allows you access to a customer PC from another location. The program consists of two parts, a server and viewer. A number of other remote desktop apps are based on or are derivatives of UltraVNC. Features include a graphics mirror driver, several methods of authentication and data encryption. The application also offers several add-ons, including Single Click (SC), a mini-version of the server application that can be customized,  rebranded and downloaded directly from a web site by the customer.

Licensed under the GNU GPL.

Cost: Free.

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