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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Chrome Remote Desktop

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AChrome Remote Desktop from Google is a cross-platform remote administration and remote desktop tool that requires the Chrome browser and an extension. It is free to use.

    $0

    GoTo Webinar

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AGoToWebinar is GoTo’s webinar and online conferencing solution, and offers features like audience polling and Q&A, flexible scheduling experiences, and webinar templates. It offers CRM integrations and reporting & analytics tools to help engage clients’ audiences.

    $49

    per month per organizer

    Pricing
    Chrome Remote DesktopGoTo Webinar
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Lite
    $49/month
    per month per organizer
    Standard
    $99/month
    per month per organizer
    Pro
    $199/month
    per month per organizer
    Enterprise
    $399/month
    per month per organizer
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Chrome Remote DesktopGoTo Webinar
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Chrome Remote DesktopGoTo Webinar
    Considered Both Products
    Google
    No answer on this topic
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    112 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    12 Answers
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    101 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    115 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    68 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    99%
    Implementation went as expected
    78 Answers
    Features
    Chrome Remote DesktopGoTo Webinar
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of Chrome Remote Desktop and GoTo Webinar
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    8.3
    21 Ratings
    5% above category average
    GoTo Webinar
    -
    Ratings
    Screen sharing6.720 Ratings00 Ratings
    File transfer7.611 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant message7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.610 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session9.221 Ratings00 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile8.017 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations9.319 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard9.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Session record9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annotations9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control7.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Chrome Remote Desktop and GoTo Webinar
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    -
    Ratings
    GoTo Webinar
    7.2
    153 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings7.2145 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings7.1141 Ratings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Chrome Remote Desktop and GoTo Webinar
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    -
    Ratings
    GoTo Webinar
    7.6
    170 Ratings
    7% below category average
    High quality audio00 Ratings8.2170 Ratings
    Mobile support00 Ratings7.6120 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Chrome Remote Desktop and GoTo Webinar
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    -
    Ratings
    GoTo Webinar
    7.2
    170 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings7.7147 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.4165 Ratings
    Slideshows00 Ratings8.5148 Ratings
    Event registration00 Ratings8.5161 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Chrome Remote Desktop and GoTo Webinar
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    -
    Ratings
    GoTo Webinar
    8.2
    215 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Audience polling00 Ratings7.9193 Ratings
    Q&A00 Ratings8.6211 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Chrome Remote Desktop and GoTo Webinar
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    -
    Ratings
    GoTo Webinar
    8.0
    166 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings7.8163 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list00 Ratings8.0143 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Chrome Remote Desktop and GoTo Webinar
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    -
    Ratings
    GoTo Webinar
    8.1
    133 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Branding options00 Ratings8.1129 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation00 Ratings8.0113 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Chrome Remote DesktopGoTo Webinar
    Small Businesses
    N-able Take Control
    Score7.2 out of 10
    EverWebinar
    Score9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Webex Webinars
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score9.1 out of 10
    BlueJeans Events (discontinued)
    Score2.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Chrome Remote DesktopGoTo Webinar
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (21 ratings)
    7.5
    (226 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.2
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (7 ratings)
    8.6
    (222 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    3.8
    (7 ratings)
    7.3
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (5 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.8
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Chrome Remote DesktopGoTo Webinar
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    It is well suited in cases where your company/organization is looking for a low/no cost remote desktop solution, or is looking for something that can be used by most anyone right away. Most organizations don't want things to be too complex, especially with a remote desktop solution, which is generally not very complex software to begin with. It would be less appropriate in cases where the company/organization has already purchased licensing for a commercial product, and/or has been heavily using a commercial product for some time.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    It is great for big events like training or product demos. It's good for marketing webinars with features like polls and Q&A. It's not ideal for small, casual meetings. It can be too expensive for some businesses. For smaller events, other tools might be better.
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    Pros
    Google
    • Unlike Microsoft's Remote Desktop, this program is the same across platforms, which is helpful for users.
    • This program also allows direct control over the desktop (like TeamViewer) and doesn't give you a simulated log on (like Remote Desktop). This is advantageous for seeing exactly what's on the screen but can make it a little laggy.
    • The interface is very nice and clear once it's set up. It's obvious which computer is which and it's just a couple of clicks from opening the program to a connection.
    • The mobile app is also really really well done.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • We launched a product for a mass and more than 500 people attended the webinar and it was seamless.
    • Recording capability for the later usage
    • Setup is very simple for both admins and end users
    • Polls are helpful in assessing the engagement of the customers
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Google
    • More fluid video rendering. Does a good job, but could use a more consistent framerate at times.
    • A way to easier switch between multiple monitors.
    • Adding an ability to zoom for multi-monitor display. Sometimes on a single screen it can get difficult to read if trying to view them all.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • Can't schedule recurring webinars twice per week or every other week--must manually add or delete instances.
    • Can't schedule recurring webinars more than 'x' number of instances (less than a year's worth).
    • If you want a recurring webinar to continue past the last instance (in order to keep the same link), your only option is to manually add future instances before the last one occurs. If the last instance occurs, the webinar (and corresponding link) are archived with no recourse and you must recreate it from scratch and update every bit of external collateral with a new link. So I have to have reminders on my calendar every 6 months to go in and add additional dates for all my recurring webinars in order to keep my links active.
    • Canceling/changing seats is a huge pain.
    • The default 'join' screen is app-based rather than web based, so registrants often have to download GTW. I have a lot of clients whose computers are locked down from unapproved apps and have missed the webinar because the ability to join on the web is very unintuitive.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Google
    A very easy lightweight tool that is completely scalable and deployed via google admin platform. The tool is free to use and works extremely well with the chrome devices we currently have deployed. Any organization using chrome or google suites should look into this tool as it's much easier to use then other remote software in the market
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Our largest issue with GoTo have been the limitations on recording and using recordings to host a webinar, and the biggest of those is the ability to record. We have had most of our webinars recorded successfully, but when it failed to save, it failed in a big way. Their customer service team was there to help, but they were unable to truly fix the problem. There are, of course, other providers, but as we are still seeing where hosted webinars fit in our marketing strategy, cost is an important factor. Since our company already uses GoToMeeting, it makes more sense for us to stay with the entire suite of products, especially while we are testing the strategy as a whole.
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    Usability
    Google
    Just a great product that has saved countless hours of commute to work and given the flexibility to be able to work from anywhere, whether at home or when away on holiday overseas. I love that it is a free product and is just as great as its competitors' products. It has also allowed me to prepare for work for the following day.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    This is very easy to set up, configure, onboard, and use. The features can be explored without much ado. In-webinar and post-webinar features are also used seamlessly. Any new person can self-train in minutes and be hands-on. I love the overall usability of this tool.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    I rated GoTo Webinar a 9 out of 10 for availability because it generally performs reliably, with minimal application errors or unplanned outages. The platform’s high uptime ensures that it’s usually accessible when needed, supporting a seamless experience for scheduling and conducting webinars. While occasional minor issues may arise, they are infrequent and typically well-managed, contributing to a strong overall rating for availability.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    I rated GoTo Webinar an 8 out of 10 for performance due to its generally robust capabilities. Pages load quickly, and reports are generated efficiently, even for complex data sets. The platform’s integration with other systems typically doesn’t introduce significant latency or performance issues. However, during peak usage times or when handling very large data volumes, there can be occasional slowdowns. Despite these instances, GoTo Webinar consistently provides strong performance and reliability in its core functions.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Google
    The only support I ever accessed were help files and web tutorials. I never tried to access personal support, mostly because I don't believe much of it is available. As a free service, my expectations for support are pretty low; that said, Chrome Remote Desktop is easy enough to configure and troubleshoot even with limited technical knowledge.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    I was always able to get someone on the phone when I needed to. They were very thorough and ensuring my questions were answered. And if I was asking for a solution or request that they didn't offer, they told me so I could at least stop trying to search for it.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Google
    None, its quick and easy
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    I didn't participate in the implementation nor did my company. As far as I know we have an IT office running alla these projects and we just use the final products for our educational purposes. I also didn't notice implementation at any level while using the desktop interface, but would immediately recognize it, if so.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    Chrome Remote Desktop seems to be a an easy to use and efficient program. Such as TeamViewer, however TeamViewer offers more program features such as able to control a device's function (shutting down, restarting, audio input, cmd etc). With those added program features I believe Chrome Remote Desktop can almost be up to par with TeamViewer.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    GoToWebinar has a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls. When comparing it with other platforms, assess how easily you can navigate through features, set up events, and engage with participants. Connection stability, audio and video quality seem pretty much ok. Interactive polls, Q&A sessions, recording options are also working fine and provide to the user experience
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    Scalability
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    I rated GoTo Webinar an 8 out of 10 for scalability because it effectively supports deployment across multiple departments and sites with its flexible features. It allows for easy management of large-scale webinars and integration with various systems, accommodating a growing number of users and sessions. However, some users might find limitations in advanced customization or specific integration needs as their requirements become more complex. Overall, its robust capabilities and adaptability make it a strong choice for scalable webinar solutions.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Google
    • Using Chrome Remote Desktop, we've saved money on remote desktop software.
    • Using Chrome Remote Desktop, we've saved money by not needing to purchase additional hardware (monitors).
    • Using Chrome Remote Desktop has improved the productivity of my organization by allowing employees to work from anywhere.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • GoTo Webinar has been an excellent way to stay relevant and to get current topics/information to our target audience.
    • We usually get 100-200 attendees per session in a niche market, many are international attendees
    • The ability to get specific data from the audience via custom registration questions allows us to really focus on what they want to see.
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    ScreenShots

    Chrome Remote Desktop Screenshots

    Screenshot of the option to share a screen or access another computer in Chrome Remote Desktop.Screenshot of the screen to setup a remote connection.

    GoTo Webinar Screenshots

    Screenshot of Setup flow for a new webinar in GoTo Webinar.Screenshot of Organizer's Control Panel and in-session experience