FlexiHub
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What is FlexiHub
FlexiHub is a remote access utility that connects USB and COM devices over a network so they can be used from a remote computer as if locally attached. It is typically used by IT teams, engineers, and support staff who need to work with hardware dongles, scanners, printers, serial devices, or other peripherals from a different location. The product focuses on device-level redirection rather than full interactive remote desktop control, and it supports cross-platform client/server setups.
USB and COM device sharing
FlexiHub is designed specifically to virtualize access to physical peripherals (USB and serial/COM) across a LAN or the internet. This fits use cases where remote desktop alone is insufficient because the application requires direct access to a hardware device (for example, license dongles or lab equipment). It can reduce the need to physically relocate devices or ship hardware to remote staff.
Cross-platform endpoint support
FlexiHub supports common desktop operating systems, enabling mixed-environment deployments where the device host and the remote user are on different platforms. This is useful for distributed teams that standardize on different OSs across engineering, support, and operations. Cross-platform support can simplify rollouts compared with solutions limited to a single OS family.
Centralized account-based access
The product uses an account-based model to manage connections between device hosts and remote clients. This can make it easier to coordinate access across multiple users and devices than ad-hoc port forwarding or one-off VPN configurations. For organizations, it provides a clearer operational model for who connects to which shared peripherals.
Not full remote desktop control
FlexiHub primarily addresses remote peripheral access rather than interactive screen sharing and remote control. Teams looking for unattended remote access, technician-to-user support sessions, or remote desktop management features may need an additional tool. This can increase tool sprawl compared with platforms that combine remote control and device redirection in one product.
Hardware and driver dependencies
USB/COM redirection can be sensitive to device drivers, firmware behavior, and how the peripheral communicates (bulk transfers, isochronous streams, etc.). Some specialized devices may not work reliably over a virtualized connection, or may require troubleshooting to stabilize. This risk is higher than with basic remote desktop use cases that do not depend on peripheral passthrough.
Network performance sensitivity
Peripheral virtualization depends on stable connectivity and can be affected by latency, jitter, and packet loss. In constrained networks, users may experience timeouts or degraded device responsiveness, especially for chatty serial devices or high-throughput USB peripherals. Organizations may need to validate performance in their specific network conditions before standardizing.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | US$14 per month (annual billing) / US$35 per month (monthly billing) | Up to 3 active connections; Up to 5 unique logged-in nodes; “Any number of connections with remote devices” (marketing phrasing on site). |
| Team | US$60 per month (for 5 members) | 1 active connection per member; Up to 3 simultaneously logged-in nodes per member; Invite-based device access; Centralized account management. |
| Business (usage-based) | US$0.4 per connection (pay-as-you-go) | Unlimited active connections; Unlimited logged-in nodes; Pay only when additional connections are needed. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (contact sales) | White labeling; UI customization; Private Tunnel Server; Full compliance; tailored to enterprise needs. |
