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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

    ShowMyPC

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AShowMyPC is a web conferencing and remote administration and help / support tool from the small company of the same name in San Francisco, California.

    $14

    per month

    Pricing
    Chrome Remote DesktopShowMyPC
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Chrome Remote DesktopShowMyPC
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    Chrome Remote DesktopShowMyPC
    Considered Both Products
    Google
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    ShowMyPc.com
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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
    12 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
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    Features
    Chrome Remote DesktopShowMyPC
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of Chrome Remote Desktop and ShowMyPC
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    8.3
    21 Ratings
    5% above category average
    ShowMyPC
    7.4
    2 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Screen sharing6.720 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    File transfer7.611 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Instant message7.06 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.03 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.610 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session9.121 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile8.017 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations9.219 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard9.08 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Session record9.05 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Annotations9.04 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts9.04 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control7.015 Ratings3.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Chrome Remote DesktopShowMyPC
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (21 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    3.8
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Chrome Remote DesktopShowMyPC
    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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    ShowMyPc.com
    If you need unattended remote access, you will need one of the paid plans, so for a quick always on remote support option, [ShowMyPC] may not be the best suited. If security is an issue and your client's compliance rules won't allow always on remote access, then ShowMyPC is probably the best on-[the]-fly remote access on the market. On demand access is always free and can be done via browser or via a very small client download.
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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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    ShowMyPc.com
    • Easy access to help with software issues.
    • Technical support
    • Access to Remote desktop control
    • Recording sessions for paper trails
    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.
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    ShowMyPc.com
    • Free level should have automatic reconnect on reboot
    • Being a remote access only software pricing plans could be better
    • Branding should be allowed on lower plans
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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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    ShowMyPc.com
    No answers on this topic
    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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    ShowMyPc.com
    No answers on this topic
    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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    ShowMyPc.com
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Google
    None, its quick and easy
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    ShowMyPc.com
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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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    ShowMyPc.com
    ShowMyPC lags behind its competition when it comes to usability and smoothness in operations, its UI on the web is complicated and seems out of place. The high point of this product is its customer service provided through chat support for any issues which is instant. The product also lacks integration with rd party CSPs for file sharing and it does not have a MAC client which works against it.
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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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    ShowMyPc.com
    • The on-demand access is free - can't get a better ROI than that
    • Plans are relatively inexpensive - as long as you are not managing large amounts of devices
    • Having a go to remote access solution that enables clients to control access is priceless
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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.