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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

    Zoho Assist

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AZoho Assist from Zoho Corporation is a remote administration tool for SMBs and outsourced IT.

    $12

    per technician/per month

    Pricing
    Chrome Remote DesktopZoho Assist
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Remote Support - Standard
    $12
    per technician/per month
    Unattended Access - Standard
    $12
    25 unattended computers/per month
    Remote Support - Professional
    $18
    per technician/per month
    Unattended Access - Professional
    $18
    25 unattended computers/per month
    Remote Support - Enterprise
    $28
    per technician/per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Chrome Remote DesktopZoho Assist
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Chrome Remote DesktopZoho Assist
    Considered Both Products
    Google
    Chose Chrome Remote Desktop
    We selected Chrome Remote Desktop because it was a free alternative that gives us the functionalities that we need.
    Incentivized
    Zoho
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
    90%
    Would buy again
    19 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    12 Answers
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    20 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    20 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    15 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    19 Answers
    Features
    Chrome Remote DesktopZoho Assist
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of Chrome Remote Desktop and Zoho Assist
    Feature
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    8.3
    21 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Zoho Assist
    8.0
    24 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Screen sharing6.720 Ratings8.822 Ratings
    File transfer7.611 Ratings8.123 Ratings
    Instant message7.06 Ratings8.422 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.03 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.610 Ratings7.620 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session9.121 Ratings8.823 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile8.017 Ratings7.414 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations9.219 Ratings9.019 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management7.05 Ratings4.43 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard9.08 Ratings8.418 Ratings
    Session record9.05 Ratings8.515 Ratings
    Annotations9.04 Ratings7.613 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts9.04 Ratings7.14 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control7.015 Ratings8.616 Ratings
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    Score9.6 out of 10
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    Enterprises
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    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Chrome Remote DesktopZoho Assist
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (21 ratings)
    8.7
    (24 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (7 ratings)
    8.7
    (14 ratings)
    Support Rating
    3.8
    (7 ratings)
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Chrome Remote DesktopZoho Assist
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    If you have many remote users in challenging-to-access locations and they use multiple platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux), Zoho Assist is the solution. If you have a limited budget, you'll like Zoho Assist pricing. If you have a large team of IT technicians, you'll appreciate Zoho Assist's concurrent usage licensing.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    • One user's computer screen is black, no task bar and start button, after system crush, Unattended Access help me remote control it and use tools under quick Launch to change system settings and created new account for the user, so she can work few hours later.
    • One user computer need help vpn setup but it is not on Unattended Access list, so I create a temporarily Remote Support session, send the link to him by WhatsApp, after he download and install agent, I can connect and remote control it.
    • Sometimes user computer has randomly happening issue, I will connect it by Zoho Assist, record the remote screen, then will catch the issue and know it's triggered
    • sometimes I use video chat as a meeting tool with users
    • The file transfer by web client is useful for me, most of time is to upload files into user computer when it is not able to access our network drive
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    • Instructions to the tech and the person receiving support could be more clear.
    • Providing mobile support is still a bit clunky. Interacting with the user's device on the other end is not totally functional.
    • It would be nice to have a PC app to use instead of accessing via the browser.
    Incentivized
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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
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    Zoho Assist has proven to be a highly effective and reliable tool that I use on a daily basis. While the "wake up" feature occasionally fails to respond, this seems more likely due to network connectivity issues rather than a flaw in Zoho Assist itself. On rare occasions, the unattended access installation doesn't appear on the administrator's dashboard, which could potentially be caused by firewall restrictions rather than a problem with the software. Aside from these minor and infrequent issues, the platform has consistently performed well and has become an essential part of my workflow.
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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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    Zoho
    Support is terrible. Quick to initially respond with the boilerplate "The information provided by you should be sufficient for my development team to analyse this further. I shall also write back to you as soon as I get an update from them on this
    regard." And then you will hear nothing more from them. Chase further and you'll get stock responses such as "Our development team are still looking into this," etc.
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    Implementation Rating
    Google
    None, its quick and easy
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    Make it easier to deploy mulitple agents for different departments.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    The value for Zoho Assist and the functionality is superior to what is now known as LogMeIn Resolve. I knew it before as Goto Assist. My decision to try out and ultimately purchase Zoho Assist has been a great one for my business. I am glad I heard about Zoho Assist and will continue using them for years to come.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    • Zoho Assist helped in managing our files and records even if ours is not an Enterprise version.
    • Connectivity is maintained despite having faced some latency issues, thus allowing us to save more time and money.
    • Low maintenance costs, since Zoho Assist is cloud-based
    Incentivized
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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.

    Zoho Assist Screenshots

    Screenshot of On-demand Remote SupportScreenshot of Browser-based Remote SupportScreenshot of Unattended Access to remote computersScreenshot of Detailed Analytics