Chrome Remote Desktop vs. TSPlus

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Chrome Remote Desktop
Score 8.3 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
TSPlus
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
TSplus Remote Access solution enables remote connections to desktops and apps from any device, at any time. It is presented as an alternative to Windows Terminal Server,RDS & Citrix, enabling users to start applications and hold Remote Desktop sessions from any device, anywhere.
$29
per month per workstation
Pricing
Chrome Remote DesktopTSPlus
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Desktop Edition
$180
one-time fee up to 3 users
Web Mobile Edition
$250
one-time fee up to 3 users
Enterprise Edition
$290
one-time fee up to 3 users
Web Mobile Plus
$970
one-time fee up to 10 users
Enterprise Plus
$1,210
one-time fee up to 10 users
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Chrome Remote DesktopTSPlus
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsAdditional users incur an extra expense. Potential buyers may also purchase a monthly subscription or rent the product month-to-month.
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Community Pulse
Chrome Remote DesktopTSPlus
Features
Chrome Remote DesktopTSPlus
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
Chrome Remote Desktop
8.2
21 Ratings
4% above category average
TSPlus
10.0
1 Ratings
24% above category average
Screen sharing6.620 Ratings10.01 Ratings
File transfer7.511 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Instant message7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.210 Ratings00 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session9.021 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile8.017 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations9.119 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management7.05 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard9.08 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Session record9.05 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Annotations9.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts9.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control7.015 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Chrome Remote DesktopTSPlus
Likelihood to Recommend
9.3
(21 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.8
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
3.8
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Chrome Remote DesktopTSPlus
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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
It is useful in all the cases where users have to work via rdp. The possibility of making available to users only the applications they need is very useful. However, it is less appropriate in environments where there is a need for large computing power such as design studios. It would require a hardware requirement that is too economically high to be justified
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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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
  • Detailed management of users or user groups and the applications associated with them
  • Using MS app standard RDP or creating TS Plus runtime
  • license management and updates
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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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
  • The custom client doesn't always work with all applications, I solved it by configuring connections with classic RDP on individual PCs
  • the procedure for activating and renewing the licenses was not very clear to me, I went by trial and error but in the end I was able to activate it
  • nothing else in particular, everything works in a simple and intuitive way
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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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Google
None, its quick and easy
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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
No answers on this topic
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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
It is much easier to manage and implement. Even if it is not very intuitive the management of licenses is still better than that of the Remote Desktop environment of Microsoft. With Microsoft, the limit is the ability to simply access the remote desktop, while with TS Plus you can manage individual applications so as to give the user only the tools he needs.
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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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
  • Flexibility in use that allows lean management by the IT manager
  • Wide compatibility with almost all sw
  • Speed ​​in configuring work sessions
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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.