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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.

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    Newforma Project Center

    Score4.1 out of 10
    N/ANewforma Project Center is web-based construction project information management software for collaboration. Users can access a drag and drop interface, relate emails to documents, markup and review designs, track meeting minutes and action items, and search across projects. It has mobile accessibility.N/A
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    Chrome Remote DesktopNewforma Project Center
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    Chrome Remote DesktopNewforma Project Center
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Chrome Remote DesktopNewforma Project Center
    Considered Both Products
    Google
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    Newforma, Inc.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Chrome Remote DesktopNewforma Project Center
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of Chrome Remote Desktop and Newforma Project Center
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    8.3
    21 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Newforma Project Center
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    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
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Chrome Remote Desktop and Newforma Project Center
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    -
    Ratings
    Newforma Project Center
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Employment history00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Chrome Remote Desktop and Newforma Project Center
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    -
    Ratings
    Newforma Project Center
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Chrome Remote Desktop and Newforma Project Center
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    -
    Ratings
    Newforma Project Center
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Chrome Remote Desktop and Newforma Project Center
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    -
    Ratings
    Newforma Project Center
    7.8
    5 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Photo documentation00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Jobsite reports00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Document sharing00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    RFI tools00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    As-built drawings00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Mobile app00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Submittal design and management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Checklists00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Chrome Remote Desktop and Newforma Project Center
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    -
    Ratings
    Newforma Project Center
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Job costing00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Bid creation00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    Chrome Remote DesktopNewforma Project Center
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    Score7.2 out of 10
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    Score7.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Chrome Remote DesktopNewforma Project Center
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (21 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    3.8
    (7 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    Chrome Remote DesktopNewforma Project Center
    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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    Newforma, Inc.
    Newforma is a great tool to collaborate with large teams and between firms. It allows for great documentation of transfers, activities, and other procedural aspects of projects that require collaboration between disciplines, for example, MEP, electrical, architectural and technology. For internal use, Newforma has been great for communications tracking and archival, as well as for record-keeping of all the users in a team or number of teams. Many great options are features are unused due to a lack of training or exposure to them, for example, the graphical viewers that can preview CAD, Revit, and other formats, or the markup tool available with the desktop client.
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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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    Newforma, Inc.
    • Newforma sits on top of our previous filing system (Windows Explorer). This was very important to us because we didn't have to change the project numbering system in order to fit Newforma's design. Also, if we were to decide we didn't like it, we could easily revert back to our previous methods.
    • Newforma does a great job of indexing information, making searches much easier by being able to use keywords instead of knowing the exact file location. No more traversing through countless folders before finding what you need.
    • Newforma keeps a read receipt for everything that you submit through it for issue tracking, and keeps an easy to read record of your workflow.
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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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    Newforma, Inc.
    • I have found it difficult to locate audits.
    • Some users have issues while uploading project data.
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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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    Newforma, Inc.
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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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    Newforma, Inc.
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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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    Newforma, Inc.
    While I have never asked for support myself, a Newforma representative has been in the office annually to give training seminars and info sessions on how to fully use the product. I find this essential to keep the product relevant and make sure everyone knows its full capabilities and an important part of customer support.
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    Implementation Rating
    Google
    None, its quick and easy
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    Newforma, Inc.
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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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    Newforma, Inc.
    A good competitor against other similar solutions and support is excellent.
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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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    Newforma, Inc.
    • Newforma makes it easy to transfer, share, archive, and search extensive data sets in a single GUI
    • For it to be effective, all users in a team must receive a basic training and use it consistently
    • Adoption in the industry is good (A/E); many teams use it consistently. Learning to use it once produces time-saving in subsequent projects
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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.