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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    BeyondTrust Remote Support

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ABeyondTrust Remote Support (formerly Bomgar) helps support teams of all sizes improve business performance by enabling secure, controlled remote support to nearly any device or system, anywhere in the world. BeyondTrust offers deployment options that can fit a company’s business needs. The vendor says their on-premises physical and virtual appliances have helped enterprises satisfy regulatory requirements for years. Additionally, the vendor says the unique segmentation capabilities of…N/A

    LogMeIn Rescue

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/ALogMeIn Rescue is an enterprise remote support solution that provides IT helpdesks and customer support organizations with the ability to remotely access, diagnose, and resolve issues across endpoint devices. The platform includes in-session diagnostic tools, security controls, and workflow configuration features. The solution is utilized by IT help desks, global enterprises, Business Process Outsourcers (BPOs), and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). It is designed to support…

    $149

    per month

    RealVNC Connect

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ARealVNC® Connect is a secure remote access solution from RealVNC. It can be used to connect to a remote device anywhere in the world to view its desktop in real-time and take control as though sitting in front of it.

    $99

    per year (one concurrent session)

    Pricing
    BeyondTrust Remote SupportLogMeIn RescueRealVNC Connect
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Remote Device Support
    $149
    per month per seat
    Rescue Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    Essentials
    $8.25
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session
    Plus
    $16.50
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 3)
    Premium
    $29.75
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 5)
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    per year
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BeyondTrust Remote SupportLogMeIn RescueRealVNC Connect
    Free Trial
    YesYesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Contact sales for Enterprise pricing. A discount is available for annual billing.Plans work on a Per Concurrent Session basis. Each plan gives access to a bundled number of devices, but limits apply to the amount of devices that can be connected at any given time. The Premium plan includes On-Demand Assist, a useful tool for providing just-in-time remote support to end-users without them needing RealVNC Connect installed on their device.
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    Community Pulse
    BeyondTrust Remote SupportLogMeIn RescueRealVNC Connect
    Considered Multiple Products
    BeyondTrust
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    We have used TeamViewer and LogMeIn Rescue in the past. Both products offer the abilities to make remote connections, but LogMeIns monitoring capabilities are minimal and TeamViewer is costly for what you get...or more of what you don't get. Also, there have been some weird …
    Incentivized
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    LogMeIn is a nice product, but their licensing costs have been way too high. You have to pay for individual licenses and they do not offer a concurrent user license. Now if you also want to install a remote agent so that the remote system may be accessed at anytime it is free …
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    We came from GoToAssist, which isn't even close to LogMeIn Rescue or Bomgar. The main feature LogMeIn was missing was a Mac agent client. We have many support reps who use Mac's and our HelpDesk is all Mac's. We wanted native clients for those machines.
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    BeyondTrust has better support, account managers, an interface, better documentation for using their solution, and more support for rolling out their solution to endpoints (whether Mac or Windows). They also demonstrate a desire to resolve issues quickly rather than consuming …
    Incentivized
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    Bomgar gives us the ability to extend our technical support out to users who are not on campus. This comes in handy when employees have issues with passwords or registration and they need a little assistance. And [BeyondTrust Remote Support (Legacy)] works across many platforms …
    Incentivized
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    BeyondTrust Remote Support is one of the most feature rich remote support systems on the market. It is fast and efficient. It allows our large base of technicians to share our license pool so that we don't have to license every technician individually. I love the ability to …
    Incentivized
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    BeyondTrust is a more secure option. The external portal a great way to get users started on a remote session.
    Incentivized
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    BeyondTrust is way better and much more efficient in its interface and workflows.
    Incentivized
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    I like how BeyondTrust is set up and implemented within our system. Having the appliance on-premise is even better for our school.
    Incentivized
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    I think Bomgar is slightly less user-friendly than LogMeIn from the technician side. There are a bunch of icons on the Bomgar console but there is very little explanation of what they do. LogMeIn is a bit more user-friendly and often offers a smoother connection process with …
    Incentivized
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    I can send a link via email to anyone worldwide to access their machine, company or privately owned - This capability is very limited to other support software in the market.
    Incentivized
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    Integration with Dell Kace was a key factor in the selection of this product which offers a more robust, enterprise grade solution than cheaper alternatives like LogMeIn.
    Incentivized
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    • Better implementation
    • Better pricing plan
    • More secure
    Incentivized
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    We used a VNC product for several years because it was free and we couldn't talk management into purchasing a product. Bomgar offers so much more for our support personnel. We evaluated TeamViewer, which I use for personnel use, along with Bomgar and would have been a product …
    Incentivized
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    Bomgar met our needs better than ANY other product and we swayed a few others our way as well.
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    Hands down, Bomgar out performs the previous remote applications I have used. It also trumps them in features and options. It is far more capable when it comes to escalation permissions and passing over sessions to other people or even getting others involved. And the ease of …
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    Easy to connect, easy for our clients to connect, hassle free, support, live monitoring.
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    I tried TeamViewer and LogMeIn but Bomgar has the most to offer as far features are concerned.
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    I've used Citrix, LogMeIn, and Chrome Desktop in Support roles in the past. Nothing I've used comes close to the featureset offered by Bomgar. I've also been very happy with the price compared with competing products (aside from Chrome Desktop, which is free, and is worth every …
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    I have used PC Anywhere, which is the worst solution in my mind. I would rather use VNC if Bomgar wasnt available to me. I have used Join.me, and GoToMeeting, but my preference is BOMGAR
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    We tried logmein and Citrix's remote control support products ages ago. For the price and the level at which we wanted to use them, they didn't really cut it. That was quite some time ago now though.
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    We tested LogMeIn, VNC and Windows RDP before deciding on Bomgar. No other product offered the flexibility and wide range of device options that Bomgar supports. Since purchasing this unit, we have been so pleased, that we never consider another option.
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    Bomgar is way better than all of them.

    We have used Dameware, VNC, PCanywhere.
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    WebEx, LogMeIn, Citrix GoToMeeting just don't compare to Bomgar. The functionality, feature set, architecture and overall cost are just superior.
    Chose BeyondTrust Remote Support
    We used RDP when I first started but you couldn't share the screen with end users and my industry does not allow usernames/passwords to be shared (healthcare), so it wasn't a great fit outside of server management. We moved up to Teamviewer and then LogMeIn/LogMeIn Rescue to do …
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    LogMeIn Rescue replaced TeamViewer and RealVNC for our companies. We had all of the tools at our disposal and updating is easier then it was with other products.
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    Truth be told, Rescue is the first and so far only solution from LogMeIn I started to use. However since it offers a wide range of tools specifically designed for remote support, it is highly effective for resolving technical issues. Additionally, Rescue provides various …
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    Inferior in most regards. Bomgar does the turning off of font smoothing by default, but it is trivially easy to disable, and the session quality is outstanding after doing so. ConnectWise Control doesn't do it at all. Google Remote Desktop is also great (except for not …
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    Existing customer familiarity.
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    Bomgar does a better job with Mac machines. When a remote connection freezes on LMi, we will switch to bomgar. Bomgar also allows monitoring of customer support systems where LMI does not.
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    LogMeIn Rescue by GoTo is by far superior feature wise when it comes to other solutions we've trialed.
    The cost of rescue is the only part that makes you have to stop and think before procurement, we had to significantly justify our reasons for this product over some of the …
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    I prefer beyond[.]
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    LogMeIn Rescue stacks up against other alternatives for its wider range of hardware support, cloud storage, file sharing, and team collaboration. We selected LogMeIn Rescue for its enterprise-level security features.
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    Customer Service was our number one deciding factor. LogMeIn support teams are top-notch. We never had issues getting product updates, technical support, additional license purchases, and any product-related queries. The ability to run macro & micro level reporting is another …
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    We were using TeamViewer but LogMeIn is more attractive for clients. It can be set up without unattended access and it has a better reputation than some other tool.
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    It's the best, but their pricing model is getting worse year by year.
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    I wasn't apart of the decision making process for LogMeIn but I think it's great since it provides information regarding the workstation and it has great tools for capturing information. The mobile aspect of the tool is lacking but still useful in some aspects. Overall, I think …
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    It is fairly identical except Bomgar uses the ability to use our website portal for users to connect directly to a technician.
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    Have used TeamViewer, Bomgar, GoToAssist, GoToMeeting. LogMeIn Rescue is a light application that is easy to use in comparison to the other competitors. However, it's a bit pricey.
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    LMI allows us to assist users anywhere they are working as long as they have an internet connection. DameWare is usually limited to computers/devices on the last company's domain.
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    LogMeIn Rescue is an invaluable tool in my IT tool belt. I don't have to install any software on the client's computer, and they cut my access off whenever they want. In other new client's offices, I tend to see the previous IT guy left himself a few backdoors open using TeamVie…
    Incentivized
    Chose LogMeIn Rescue
    While Windows RDP and RealVNC are easier to use from a technician standpoint, they potentially could leave security holes within your network infrastructure. LogMeIn Rescue provides the security and ease of use to provide clients the support they need.
    RealVNC
    Chose RealVNC Connect
    With so many things tech-related we have many options and ways to accomplish the same thing. I think one of the important things to remember is the companies track record and support record for their users. In our experience, VNC Connect has been able to be competitive in all …
    Incentivized
    Chose RealVNC Connect
    VNC Connect works just as well as the top products on the market. At the time VNC Connect was priced better and provided us with a simple reliable tool. VNC Connect works well cross-platform which is important to our institute as we are a 60/40 PC to Mac ratio. Reliability …
    Incentivized
    Chose RealVNC Connect
    VNC works really well. It gives a superior level of access compared to far more expensive products such as GoToAssist or WebEx Support Center, and does so at a tiny fraction of the cost. It also consumes far fewer resources than either of those two competing products. It's an …
    Incentivized
    Chose RealVNC Connect
    We have been using VNC for many years now and continue to use VNC due to its reliability and ease of use. When we need quick access to a remote computer for troubleshooting, VNC doesn't glitch or cause disconnects. Sometimes it may run slow but that is due to network issues, …
    Incentivized
    Chose RealVNC Connect
    Screen quality compared to others like ScreenConnect, Bomgar, and others is not as good. But I don't need quality screens. I just need the minimal when connecting to servers so RealVNC fits that need very nicely.
    Incentivized
    Chose RealVNC Connect
    Real VNC is free although not supported on Windows 7 which I must use TightVNC.
    Incentivized
    Chose RealVNC Connect
    Real VNC number 1.. Bombgar number 2.. Logmein 123.. number 3 .. Real VNC is more secure and quicker in a Domain and that's why it's number 1.
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    92%
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    Features
    BeyondTrust Remote SupportLogMeIn RescueRealVNC Connect
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of BeyondTrust Remote Support and LogMeIn Rescue and RealVNC Connect
    Feature
    BeyondTrust Remote Support
    9.2
    54 Ratings
    10% above category average
    LogMeIn Rescue
    8.4
    212 Ratings
    1% above category average
    RealVNC Connect
    7.3
    32 Ratings
    8% below category average
    File transfer9.351 Ratings8.6191 Ratings8.015 Ratings
    Instant message9.452 Ratings8.0130 Ratings6.119 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers5.633 Ratings9.364 Ratings6.09 Ratings
    Session record9.043 Ratings8.6147 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Annotations8.934 Ratings8.668 Ratings5.36 Ratings
    Screen sharing00 Ratings00 Ratings9.028 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings00 Ratings9.030 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings00 Ratings9.019 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings00 Ratings4.76 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings00 Ratings7.116 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings00 Ratings9.011 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of BeyondTrust Remote Support and LogMeIn Rescue and RealVNC Connect
    Feature
    BeyondTrust Remote Support
    -
    Ratings
    LogMeIn Rescue
    8.5
    8 Ratings
    0% below category average
    RealVNC Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.58 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform & Infrastructure
    Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of BeyondTrust Remote Support and LogMeIn Rescue and RealVNC Connect
    Feature
    BeyondTrust Remote Support
    -
    Ratings
    LogMeIn Rescue
    8.3
    4 Ratings
    4% above category average
    RealVNC Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Third-party software integrations00 Ratings8.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Access
    Comparison of Remote Access features of BeyondTrust Remote Support and LogMeIn Rescue and RealVNC Connect
    Feature
    BeyondTrust Remote Support
    -
    Ratings
    LogMeIn Rescue
    8.1
    10 Ratings
    0% above category average
    RealVNC Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Attended device access00 Ratings8.510 Ratings00 Ratings
    Unattended device access00 Ratings7.44 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile device access00 Ratings8.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual device access00 Ratings8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple-display support00 Ratings8.37 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple concurrent sessions00 Ratings7.97 Ratings00 Ratings
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    LogMeIn Rescue
    Score8.2 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score7.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    LogMeIn Rescue
    Score8.2 out of 10
    BeyondTrust Remote Support
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    TeamViewer
    Score8.6 out of 10
    TeamViewer
    Score8.6 out of 10
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    BeyondTrust Remote SupportLogMeIn RescueRealVNC Connect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (113 ratings)
    7.9
    (232 ratings)
    9.7
    (38 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (63 ratings)
    5.9
    (23 ratings)
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    9.8
    (31 ratings)
    8.3
    (85 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Availability
    8.8
    (9 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.4
    (7 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.7
    (28 ratings)
    9.1
    (39 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (13 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    BeyondTrust Remote SupportLogMeIn RescueRealVNC Connect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    BeyondTrust
    In our line of work, the ability to provide a seamless and fast forward approach to support is important. It reflects positively on our support staff and teams when we can resolve issues quickly and effectively whether that's on servers, workstations, mobile devices etc. We have found the software to not be as beneficial on Linux Servers.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    LogMeIn is extremely appopriate when you have to perform something remotely or mutltask and perform work from your location. It gives you the ability to almost be at the site and perform work. While LogMeIn is an excellent toolkit. It can not always save the day. Sometimes it is more efficient to be on site to perform hardware upgrades, multiple software upgrades, technology refresehes and or have someone send you their hardware for rescue and repair as it is too messed up to fix and or perform the tasks remotely. However if you win 60 percent of the time - it's still a great benefit
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    It is very easy to use if the remote device is already set up to receive connections, so if you are setting up devices before deploying them, it is a great tool to have. It is well-suited to use when shadowing users or using it as a teaching tool. There are other products that are better if you are trying to help someone on a one-use basis.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    BeyondTrust
    • Remote access for macOS computers. We support primarily businesses that use Macs and good macOS support is very important.
    • Maintains logs and screen sharing videos of all sessions. It's peace of mind for us and also helps meet compliance standards that we can tell exactly what happened, every time we access a machine remotely.
    • Allows for easy management of hundreds of computers in a single app. We support hundreds of computers for dozens of companies. Finding the right computer to access is very easy and able to be done with just a few clicks.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • To be able to connect through email or through the website.
    • To be able to remotely control our client's computers.
    • To be able to see what is on our clients' screens after a remote session has been established.
    • To be able to chat with our clients through both the web and the desktop app versions in case we get disconnected.
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    • VNC Connect does an excellent job in remotely connecting to a computer through either your local area network or even another computer on the internet. As long as the VNC Connect services is installed and the client is running in the background.
    • VNC Connect provides password protection to prevent unauthorized users from attempting to remotely access your computer. There's an option to have a separate password to remotely view vs view & access a computer. You can even add an additional level of security by turning on the feature to require Windows login credentials.
    • VNC Connect provides an additional set of controls after a remote connection has been established with another computer. You can have special keystrokes like Ctrl+Alt+Del sent as a command sequence to the other computer as well as access more than a single screen when in use at the remote computer location.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    BeyondTrust
    • Only issue I really have is the jump client goes to queu when our remote vendors shut down their machine. Works in our favor if we lose our connection but that never happens. And this is such a small issue but had to put something in here.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • By default it would be good to have clipboard sync enabled - disabled instead. So difficult when copying from my computer doesn’t work because of an agent sharing the connection and it will not let us copy information into the client’s computer.
    • Copying into excel is difficult. It will deselect things that you have highlighted when copying.
    • Would be nice to make the hierarchy easier when sharing files between clients and us.
    • Logging into certain environments can be challenging and require customers to be fairly techy to be able to understand how to get logged into client’s computers.
    • Sometimes login is pretty unstable on certain internet connections even though they are fine when they use team viewer with their IT.
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    • Its a pretty straight forward product - I would like to see more tools with a "wow" factor.
    • Panel colors are blah - I would like more eye-catching colors.
    • A more consistent look with all platforms - like Mac & PC.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    BeyondTrust
    Bomgar has improved the support we have given as an ICT department and improved the ICT department reputation within the organisation. We have had no issues with Bomgar as a product and it works well. The team at Bomgar are also a pleasure to work with, they follow up with us to see how they can help us use more of the features of the system and really take time to get to know their users and how they use the product.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Since we have not had anything other than a couple minor hiccups with LogMeIn Rescue and due to the overwhelming success we have had in implementing as well as utilizing LogMeIn Rescue, I cannot see any reason why would consider looking elsewhere. Overall, we have been highly satisfied with LogMeIn Rescue and have no intentions of making a switch.
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    VNC is a solid product for the price. It simply works and its reliable across different platforms. Some products state they work well in the Mac environment but don't deliver. This one does what it says. Connections are reliable, but of course, this depends on internet connections. The product works well over wireless connections as well. It delivers on what a remote tool should deliver on. My technicians are happy with the product and customers appreciate the ease of use when letting us connect to their systems. Some also appreciate the remote support while they are multi-task.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    BeyondTrust
    RemoteSupport has the most modern-looking interface I have seen. Its number of features, both nice to have and necessary, is better than any other competing solution on the market. They also prioritize security, so you can be confident that only the people you want accessing a given endpoint have access because their security can be configured to be role-based or as granular as you want.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Sometimes connecting with a PIN has a delay that confuses users. If there is a way to minimize the delay, that would be ideal. If the user's individual account does have administrator permissions, the user has to click on elevated prompts even if administrator credentials are on hand. Yes, except if the user's individual account does not have administrator permissions. I have never gotten the option to input the admin credentials and start as system server to work across hundreds of sessions. I absolutely dread using LogMeIn Rescue during this type of scenario and may even need to use an alternative temporarily. Frequently clashes with users' security software. Otherwise, I love the application.
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    RealVNC
    It's a niche product and in that niche they try to cater to as many use cases as they can. Other as a TCO aspect i don't see many use cases where you can't use this product as the one tool for all remote session use cases in your company
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    BeyondTrust
    As far as uptime is concerned, Since Bomgar creates the Hardware and Software, they can make it the most reliable box in our datacenter, and they also have options for availability and redundancy that we didn't need to utilize, we have a manual fail-over process that we can invoke, but there are configurations that would allow for an automated failover as well.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Log me in has never failed me
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    BeyondTrust
    There is no lag-time at all, no matter how many users we have on the box, it is always entirely dependant on the customers internet speed (as we have a very fast connection), that is the only issue I've EVER seen with Bomgar, no matter how many sessions we run the box is always up, always fast, always working.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    no complaints
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    BeyondTrust
    The support team at Bomgar always goes beyond the call of duty. No question seems to little or big for them to handle. They are there with you from the time you initiate a session or call with them until there is a resolution. You get awesome service. Their reps are always friendly and knowledgeable
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    We have never had to access support because the software has always worked as expected. It is great to have a software vendor from whom we know we will have no issue with glitches or incompatibility. We do know, however, that if we did have an issue, we would have our issue resolved quickly.
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    RealVNC
    VNC Connect is a reliable product that has been around for a long time. It is reasonably priced and works well in the Mac & PC environment. When you have a small team that supports many users we need tools that we can rely upon and that will get the job done on the first try. Many customers appreciate the quick assistance and can multi-task while our team works on their computer issues remotely. From a customer service point of view, this tool gives us transparency and efficient effectiveness.
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    In-Person Training
    BeyondTrust
    we didn't have in-person training because their online training was so overwhelmingly well done. Start by looking at the docs: http://www.bomgar.com/docs/content/index.htm if that alone doesn't answer all your questions, there will be a window that pops up asking if you would like to chat with a sales representative, or a support engineer. Either of them can answer all of your questions as easily as if they were standing there with you, or talking to you on the phone, it is truly the power of Bomgar!
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
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    RealVNC
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    Online Training
    BeyondTrust
    Since we have installed and been running Bomgar software for quite some time now, we have taken the opportunity to attend various web trainings, and they are always very prompt, informative and open to questions/discussions. We appreciate the work that Bomgar does to keep their customer community informed of new features and discussions of further product developments.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
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    RealVNC
    The training is very informative, quick and to the point. All of the details one would need are present so the user doesn't have to go searching for additional information just to use the application. The layout of the training was also neat and concise, some of the other training sessions for other companies I've done in the past were confusing and not well thought out, this one is much more superior
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    Implementation Rating
    BeyondTrust
    It was easy to get going. You have to pick your features to enable disable and then configure any customizations for the enabled features. It could not be easier to get started. The number of options can be a bit overwhelming at first
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Make sure you have your LogMeIn Rescue account sign-in details handy when installing on multiple support systems.
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    RealVNC
    No problem at all, love the product.
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    Alternatives Considered
    BeyondTrust
    When we used Webex our customers often had issues because staff in medical offices don't always have easy access to browse the internet. We could send them an invitation but we would often go round and round with them. With BeyondTrust Remote [Support (Legacy)] we don't have that problem as it allows easy access for these customers.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Teams is less secure and poses a higher risk of exposing tech Support and clients to additional sharing of info, i.e., face and personal email addresses; however, Teams is used when the client has a firewall that prevents rescue and no IT support nearby to bypass or enter the firewall password.
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    VNC is light and sleek with the quick setup, was impressed with the quick setup despite poor Internet connection outdoor. TeamViewer is good, but the pricing is not as good as VNC. Both do the basic job, but VNC still outperform TeamViewer in terms of performance and ease of use.
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    Scalability
    BeyondTrust
    Since the Bomgar Box is BOTH hardware and software, it can be purchased in any capacity deemed necessary, so scalability isn't an issue, Bomgar has the experience necessary to create a design that can support as many customer and agent sessions as you can throw at it. We have never had any issues with the Bomgar box and licenses that we have installed.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    it's perfect
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
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    Return on Investment
    BeyondTrust
    • Bomgar will easily turn a 45 minute phone call into a 5 minute support session. You can't get back that extra 40 minutes any faster.
    • Customers who complete the post session survey have all rated the service either high or very high. We love having happy customers.
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    • For businesses with small to midsize IT staff, the ability to remotely control devices that are not on-site and occasionally out of state is extremely cost-effective.
    • The speedy response time of LogMeIn Rescue has been very helpful in resolving issues for IT staff.
    • The administrative process has been made more efficient by the ability to remotely log into servers.
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    • I have just used the software for about 1 month and so far so god. I am saving time whenever I can access my client's computers from my desk as opposed to having to leave my office to go to their offices. Saves me time and the client money.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    LogMeIn Rescue Screenshots

    Screenshot of Technician Group Configuration - Where users can create technician groups and subgroups with granular agent permissionsScreenshot of The console where repetitive tasks automated by running pre written scripts in the background, without disturbing end usersScreenshot of A smartphone camera being used to troubleshoot offline computers and hardwareScreenshot of Remote control of Macs, PCs and Linux/AndroidScreenshot of Reboot sessions and automationScreenshot of The central dashboard where common mobile device issues on iPhone and Android can be identified and addressed without the need to navigate the end user's device.

    RealVNC Connect Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Device List in the Connect v8 desktop appScreenshot of On-Demand Assist, which can be used to start a remote support session using a single-use code.