USB over Network vs USB Redirector

Struggling to choose between USB over Network and USB Redirector? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

USB over Network is a Network & Admin solution with tags like remote-access, usb, networking, file-sharing.

It boasts features such as Share USB devices over network, Access USB devices remotely, Works across LAN and WAN, Supports USB drives, printers, scanners, cameras, Client-server architecture, Virtual USB drivers, Encryption and access control and pros including Easy to set up and use, No need for extra hardware, Access USB devices from anywhere, Share expensive peripherals across organization.

On the other hand, USB Redirector is a Os & Utilities product tagged with usb, remote-access, device-redirection.

Its standout features include Redirects USB devices over network or internet, Supports remote access to USB devices, Works with USB 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 devices, Easy to setup and use, Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Secure encrypted connections, VirtualHere USB technology for low latency, and it shines with pros like Access USB devices remotely, Share USB devices between computers, Use USB devices on virtual machines, No need to physically move USB devices, Works with many different USB devices, Fast performance with little lag.

Feature	USB over Network	USB Redirector
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Os & Utilities

Product Overview

USB over Network

Description: USB over Network software allows you to remotely access USB devices over a local network or the internet. It enables sharing USB devices like drives, printers, scanners, cameras etc without needing to physically attach them to your computer.

USB Redirector

Description: USB Redirector is a software that allows you to remotely access USB devices connected to one computer from another computer over a network or the internet. It redirects USB data between two machines, enabling use of USB devices on a remote desktop.

Key Features Comparison

USB over Network Features

• Share USB devices over network
• Access USB devices remotely
• Works across LAN and WAN
• Supports USB drives, printers, scanners, cameras
• Client-server architecture
• Virtual USB drivers
• Encryption and access control

USB Redirector Features

• Redirects USB devices over network or internet
• Supports remote access to USB devices
• Works with USB 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 devices
• Easy to setup and use
• Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, Linux
• Secure encrypted connections
• VirtualHere USB technology for low latency

Pros & Cons Analysis

USB over Network

Pros

• Easy to set up and use
• No need for extra hardware
• Access USB devices from anywhere
• Share expensive peripherals across organization

Cons

• May have connectivity issues
• Performance depends on network speed
• Security risks if not configured properly

USB Redirector

Pros

• Access USB devices remotely
• Share USB devices between computers
• Use USB devices on virtual machines
• No need to physically move USB devices
• Works with many different USB devices
• Fast performance with little lag

Cons

• Initial setup can be tricky
• May not work with some exotic USB devices
• Requires installation on all machines
• Can impact network performance if not configured properly

Pricing Comparison

USB over Network

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based

USB Redirector

• Free
• Subscription-Based