Chrome Remote Desktop vs. RemotePC

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Chrome Remote Desktop
Score 7.0 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.N/A
RemotePC
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
RemotePC is a remote access solution that allows consumers, businesses and IT professionals to access and control their PCs & Macs remotely from any device including iOS/Android. Connect to remote computers to work from home or anywhere. RemotePC lets the user access remote computers directly via the web, with no software installation required. Includes plans for consumers, small businesses, and large enterprises. IT Technicians can take advantage of RemotePC HelpDesk to connect…
$39.50
per year 1 License, 2 Computers
Pricing
Chrome Remote DesktopRemotePC
Editions & Modules
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Consumer
$39.50
per year 2 computers
SOHO
$59.50
per year 5 computers
SOHO
$79.50
per year 10 computers
HelpDesk
$99.50
per year unlimited computers
Team
$299.50
per year 50 computers
Enterprise
$599.50
per year 100 computers
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Chrome Remote DesktopRemotePC
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsRemotePC offers regular first year discounts for all plans.
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Community Pulse
Chrome Remote DesktopRemotePC
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Chrome Remote Desktop

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RemotePC
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
Chrome Remote DesktopRemotePC
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
Chrome Remote Desktop
7.3
18 Ratings
12% below category average
RemotePC
9.2
19 Ratings
11% above category average
Screen sharing8.917 Ratings9.719 Ratings
File transfer7.110 Ratings9.715 Ratings
Instant message7.66 Ratings8.79 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers5.18 Ratings00 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session10.018 Ratings9.819 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile10.016 Ratings9.212 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations7.116 Ratings9.813 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management7.15 Ratings8.46 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard5.19 Ratings7.98 Ratings
Session record5.16 Ratings9.29 Ratings
Annotations8.05 Ratings9.46 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control5.713 Ratings9.712 Ratings
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Chrome Remote DesktopRemotePC
Small Businesses
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Score 9.8 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
mRemoteNG
mRemoteNG
Score 9.7 out of 10
mRemoteNG
mRemoteNG
Score 9.7 out of 10
Enterprises
Remote Desktop Services
Remote Desktop Services
Score 9.0 out of 10
Remote Desktop Services
Remote Desktop Services
Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
Chrome Remote DesktopRemotePC
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(18 ratings)
9.7
(20 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.0
(2 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
9.9
(3 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
3.8
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Chrome Remote DesktopRemotePC
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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IDrive
RemotePC is very well suited for remote administration and remote access to own PC's. Larger scale implementations might require integration and gateway server. Mobile access best requires a tablet however without a mouse navigation can be cumbersome. Multiple connections on one PC seems currently not supported so a one on one link for the time being
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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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IDrive
  • It installs well using common sense (which is not common)
  • It is easy to use
  • It is easy to setup unique encryption keys for maximum security for each system in your dashboard
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Cons
Google
  • The session can be seen on the screen of the workstation. Could be a privacy issue. It DOESN'T work like traditional RDP, much closer to a screen sharing support session.
  • There is no built in File Transfer. Its not a deal breaker, but definitely an annoyance.
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IDrive
  • Streaming quality of remote desktop
  • More options for unattended access
  • Client should be set up to access Windows login screen by default
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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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IDrive
I still find value in this tool. If I needed to increase computers supported, I would need to revaluate pricing concerns.
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Usability
Google
I would rarely give a 10 for usability to any tool, but Chrome Remote Desktop doesn't deserves 9 either :) I find all options easy to understand. I don't have to work my brain to understand how things work when using Chrome Remote Desktop.
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IDrive
Pretty easy to setup and use. Get up and running and support users.
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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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IDrive
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Google
None, its quick and easy
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IDrive
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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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IDrive
Although TeamViewer stands as the top product for remote support, the same goes for its pricing. A small business like ours wouldn't be able to afford software like TeamViewer and we would never be using most of its features. On the other end, Splashtop is an affordable option, but its deployment is a little too complicated. RemotePC was our choice, with an easy deployment process and a pricing program that's easy to understand and within our budget.
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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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IDrive
  • reduced downtime with quick integration
  • ability to quickly access a remote computer, even when you don't have ready access to your own system. Any computer will work in a pinch :)
  • multi platform support simplifies interaction between various operating systems.
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