Avast Business Remote Control vs. GoToMyPC

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Avast Business Remote Control
Score 7.8 out of 10
N/A
Avast Business Remote Control is a software solution designed to empower IT admins to quickly and securely connect to a user’s device, anytime, anywhere, to access files, manage applications, and troubleshoot issues.
$499.99
per year
GoToMyPC
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
GoToMyPC is a remote administration offering from GoTo (formerly LogMeIn) with mobile deployment to work on files, programs, and networks from home or while traveling.
$28
per month per computer
Pricing
Avast Business Remote ControlGoToMyPC
Editions & Modules
Premium Remote Control
$499.99
per year
Basic Remote Control
Free
Corporate
$28
per month per computer
Pro
$33
per month per computer
Personal
$35
per month per computer
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Avast Business Remote ControlGoToMyPC
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
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Features
Avast Business Remote ControlGoToMyPC
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
Avast Business Remote Control
8.3
2 Ratings
5% above category average
GoToMyPC
4.9
101 Ratings
47% below category average
Screen sharing7.52 Ratings7.467 Ratings
File transfer8.02 Ratings5.881 Ratings
Instant message8.02 Ratings4.020 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.02 Ratings4.014 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers7.01 Ratings2.848 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session9.02 Ratings7.583 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile8.52 Ratings3.752 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations8.01 Ratings5.055 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management9.01 Ratings4.524 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard9.01 Ratings4.028 Ratings
Session record8.52 Ratings4.226 Ratings
Annotations9.02 Ratings4.19 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts8.52 Ratings6.721 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control7.01 Ratings4.424 Ratings
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User Ratings
Avast Business Remote ControlGoToMyPC
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(2 ratings)
7.9
(104 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.4
(22 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(13 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(3 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Avast Business Remote ControlGoToMyPC
Likelihood to Recommend
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
The program is well suited for businesses or individuals who require remote access to other computers or devices. This is especially true of IT support or program administrators who may have to troubleshoot or tutor users. Screen sharing is beneficial and seeing actions helpful for regular program use and problem solving
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
I think GoToMyPC is well-suited for any scenario I have encountered, although I only have experience using it in a small firm setting. Otherwise, for working from home and traveling or file retrieval, it has proved more than adequate. I have not encountered a scenario that I thought was less than appropriate.
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Pros
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
  • Best in class sharing
  • Secured from a named brand
  • Well utilized resources
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
  • I am able to easily access both of my home monitors on GoToMyPC by simply clicking on a slider bar.
  • I have access to all of my drives and programs as if I were sitting in my office.
  • GoToMyPC allows me to print to my office printers so I can complete paperwork and print it for my colleagues back in the office to use.
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Cons
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
  • Ability to install and use at any time
  • Remote access full control
  • Sharing all screens
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
  • Transfer or copy files from the computer drive (c drive) to your active desktop file folders.
  • The ability to set your own "Time Out" too often I have to log back in if switching between computer screens.
  • Easier way to print documents to printers not connected to the computer being accessed.
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Likelihood to Renew
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
I have been using GotomyPC for 20 years and it's gotten better with time. It's the best remote app that I've tried. The others were harder to use and not as functional. It allows us to work from anywhere just as if we were in the office. Even being able to print to my remote location is a wonderful way of doing work. I don't have to drag it to my remote device, It will just print without any hassle
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Usability
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
Really easy to use-even if you forget your password frequently like me. The reset password feature is not cumbersome and does not require phoning Customer Service. Just a few clicks and a bit of creativity to come up with a new password. I like this "easy button" approach. Definitely recommend.
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Reliability and Availability
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
I've never had a problem unless the host computer itself is having an issue - such as being off line.
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Performance
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
Everything loads quickly. The only lag has been when our internet provider didn't fix our connection. Once that was resolved, no problems.
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Support Rating
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
I have never had to contact support. The product is so easy to use I have not needed help (yet). But if I had to contact them, I am sure they would be just as great to work with as the product itself is.
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Implementation Rating
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
It set up quickly and assigning log ins to various computers was simple. I don't think you need many insights into the product. It's easy to implement and easy to use. Since it's a work tool, it needs be that way. I wouldn't want the tool to have any learning curve when some of the people using it are not tech savvy. They are accessing their work computers for files or to work on apps that their remote devices might not have loaded.
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Alternatives Considered
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
I recently started having problems with Splashtop - slow response/freezes/drops, and after troubleshooting everything
internet and hardware related, decided to check out GoToMyPC as one step
in troubleshooting. GoToMyPC has better response
time and has been more reliable. So far I am pleased with the switch with just a couple of minor matters mentioned earlier in review.
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Scalability
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
I can use it on all of my devices - even my Galaxy phone. Once you log into your device, you work on it as if you were physically in front of it. Not much complexity in that. If you can work on your own device, you can work on it through another device - even a phone.
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Return on Investment
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
  • We’ve not paid for it but used it so it’s been beneficial
  • We would benefit with the remote access control monitored for many situations where problem solving would come into play
  • Any sharing app or program is beneficial if a user can access remotely
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
  • Increased productivity since I can access remotely
  • Ability to use my laptop making my desktop a mobile workstation
  • Ability to provide answers at closed-door meetings about budgeting, expenses, invoices without needing to leave the room to look it up on my desktop.
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