Chrome Remote Desktop vs. LogMeIn Rescue

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Chrome Remote Desktop
Score 8.1 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 8.3 out of 10
N/A
LogMeIn Rescue is a remote support solution for PCs, Macs, and mobile devices. LogMeIn Rescue is designed to help IT teams to offer fast technical support and ensure a secure remote support session for both the IT professional and the end user. From small teams of IT helpdesk technicians to enterprise-level organizations, LogMeIn Rescue…
$1,299
per year
Pricing
Chrome Remote DesktopLogMeIn Rescue
Editions & Modules
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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 Details
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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
8.2
21 Ratings
4% above category average
LogMeIn Rescue
8.2
204 Ratings
4% above category average
Screen sharing6.520 Ratings9.1197 Ratings
File transfer7.511 Ratings8.4186 Ratings
Instant message7.06 Ratings8.4124 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.03 Ratings8.042 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.110 Ratings8.062 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session9.021 Ratings8.9196 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile8.017 Ratings6.362 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations9.019 Ratings7.196 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management7.05 Ratings8.049 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard9.08 Ratings8.273 Ratings
Session record9.05 Ratings9.0141 Ratings
Annotations9.04 Ratings8.763 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts9.04 Ratings9.598 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control7.015 Ratings7.6145 Ratings
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User Ratings
Chrome Remote DesktopLogMeIn Rescue
Likelihood to Recommend
9.3
(21 ratings)
8.2
(221 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.0
(2 ratings)
7.2
(23 ratings)
Usability
8.8
(7 ratings)
8.6
(74 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)
Most of the time it is great. Sometimes with iPads it is not great or too expensive for orgs to pay for an option to allow iPads to be logged into along with computers and windows computer tablets. When needing to view something a client is talking about. It is great to use login to understand the issue and possibly fix any issues we need.
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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)
  • LogMeIn Rescue does a great job of allowing access to our clients computer screens.
  • LogMeIn Rescue does a great job of allowing me as an admin to monitor my technicians.
  • LogMeIn Rescue does a great job of allowing me as an admin to pull daily, weekly and monthly stat reports.
  • LogMeIn Rescue does a great job of allowing me as an admin to view my technician's chat logs.
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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)
  • one of the prompt in windows users is not vissible, somethimes users missed it and you must start from scratch
  • more documentation for apple users
  • never could record a session, all the time was a permissions issue, don't know how to do 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)
It may not be used often in our smaller organization but it really is the only option with a remote workforce. We do not want to learn a new product so it is much better to keep with what we know works well and our staff is used to utilizing
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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)
I believe that LogMeIn Rescue is extremely suitable for users of all levels of technical prowess. The user interaction is minimal, and the agent is available to take over at every step of the way. From problem resolution to training, LogMeIn Rescue can take care of it all. LogMeIn Rescue makes the user support process easier and faster so the user can have the issues resolved in a timely manner.
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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)
I'd say support for LogMeIn is ideal because I haven't ever been in a situation where additional support was necessary. The program runs so efficiently and simply that nothing was needed beyond initial training that was provided by my company. I am saying this as a user that strictly uses the technician console
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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)
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 connection methods and customizable interfaces, allowing support teams like mine to tailor the experience to specific needs.
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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)
  • It helps us to increase our remote resolution from offshore personnel, so you can redeploy the activity of a local resource at your facility to specifically address more of the hardware or physical IT problems.
  • Increase FCR "First Call Resolution" if you have this within your SLA
  • Improve end user experience, Non IT personnel doesn't have to struggle explaining an issue, it makes it very easy once you get on the affected user computer.
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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.