Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Chrome Remote Desktop
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Chrome 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
LogMeIn Rescue
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
LogMeIn 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
Pricing
Chrome Remote DesktopLogMeIn Rescue
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Remote Device Support
$149
per month per seat
Rescue Enterprise
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Chrome Remote DesktopLogMeIn Rescue
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing. Contact sales for Enterprise pricing.
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Community Pulse
Chrome Remote DesktopLogMeIn Rescue
Considered Both Products
Chrome Remote Desktop
Chose Chrome Remote Desktop
Bomgar is probably one of the best support/Unattended remote access solutions out there. LogMeIn is a close second. However, the cost of both these solutions can be daunting. However, a third option, Jump Desktop, is slick since it uses a propriety 'fluid' streaming protocol …
Chose Chrome Remote Desktop
Hands down Chrome Remote Desktop is the best option available if you find yourself mobile and without access to a laptop/PC. In some cases, I would say that this application outperforms the native Windows Remote Desktop application. However, there are some features missing, …
LogMeIn Rescue
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 …
Chose LogMeIn Rescue
LogMeIn Rescue by GoTo stacks up very well against all these. The features, speed, security, ease of use are all comparable if not better than these other services. I would continue to use LogMeIn Rescue by GoTo for ease of use.
Chose LogMeIn Rescue
Depending on the situation, Rescue would probably be my first choice against the other products I've listed above, except for personal use (ie remote logging into my computer from my smart phone). As long as the connection is good on both ends it's a useful tool to help …
Chose LogMeIn Rescue
I was horrible, this was not by ANY means an easy-to-use product to support end-users. We attempted several times to utilize that and possibly switch from Rescue, however, it is NOT user friendly at all, the end-users had to be walked through step by step the process to use it,
Chose LogMeIn Rescue
LogMeIn Rescue is a more complete tool with lots of tools and possibilities. It is always a dedicated software that is more complete than the native software in other systems.
Chose LogMeIn Rescue
The software is very commercial and professional. TeamViewer is the big competition for LogMeIn Rescue, but they are more targeted on the home user wanting to get access to their home computer. Whereas LogMeIn Rescue targets this true remote support solution for companies that …
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 …
Chose LogMeIn Rescue
Compared to competitors, Rescue excels in the speed of connection and file transfers it offers. However, it's management and organization leaves much to be desired.
Chose LogMeIn Rescue
LogMeIn is a fuller featured product that does everything I need it to.
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.
Chose LogMeIn Rescue
It is has been used in the industry for several years and has been adopted by most companies as the sole source of systems troubleshooting for Tier 1 -3 support.
Features
Chrome Remote DesktopLogMeIn Rescue
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
Chrome Remote Desktop
8.3
21 Ratings
5% above category average
LogMeIn Rescue
8.4
209 Ratings
1% below category average
Screen sharing6.620 Ratings00 Ratings
File transfer7.611 Ratings8.6188 Ratings
Instant message7.06 Ratings8.2128 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.510 Ratings9.263 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session9.121 Ratings00 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile8.017 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations9.219 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard9.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Session record9.05 Ratings8.7144 Ratings
Annotations9.04 Ratings8.666 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control7.015 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Chrome Remote Desktop
-
Ratings
LogMeIn Rescue
9.4
4 Ratings
8% above category average
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings9.44 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure
Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Product A and Product B
Chrome Remote Desktop
-
Ratings
LogMeIn Rescue
8.4
2 Ratings
5% above category average
Third-party software integrations00 Ratings8.42 Ratings
Remote Access
Comparison of Remote Access features of Product A and Product B
Chrome Remote Desktop
-
Ratings
LogMeIn Rescue
8.6
5 Ratings
7% above category average
Attended device access00 Ratings8.85 Ratings
Unattended device access00 Ratings7.62 Ratings
Virtual device access00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Multiple-display support00 Ratings8.44 Ratings
Multiple concurrent sessions00 Ratings9.14 Ratings
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User Ratings
Chrome Remote DesktopLogMeIn Rescue
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
(21 ratings)
7.7
(227 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.0
(2 ratings)
6.2
(23 ratings)
Usability
8.9
(7 ratings)
8.8
(80 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
3.8
(7 ratings)
9.1
(39 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Chrome Remote DesktopLogMeIn Rescue
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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Reliability and Availability
Google
No answers on this topic
GoTo formerly LogMeIn
Log me in has never failed me
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Performance
Google
No answers on this topic
GoTo formerly LogMeIn
no complaints
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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.
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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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Implementation Rating
Google
None, its quick and easy
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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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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.
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GoTo formerly LogMeIn
I haven’t reviewed other platforms like LogMeIn Rescue because I am not aware of any alternative tools available to us for assisting clients and performing troubleshooting. Additionally, LogMeIn Rescue is the first tool I have used that allows me to view a client’s screen, which is why I am unable to compare it with others.
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Scalability
Google
No answers on this topic
GoTo formerly LogMeIn
it's perfect
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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
  • 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.
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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.

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.