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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ScreenConnect

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote support, access, and meeting solution. With it, users can utilize remote support and access to repair computers, provide updates, and manage machines. Users can also conduct online seminars and presentations using remote meetings.

    $39

    per month

    Pricing
    ScreenConnect
    Editions & Modules
    One
    $39
    per month
    Standard
    $59
    per month
    Premium
    $69
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ScreenConnect
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    Yes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    ScreenConnect
    Considered Both Products
    ConnectWise
    Chose ScreenConnect
    Very inexpensive for agent licences annual, no costs per device and no on-site hardware to maintain.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    ScreenConenct is easier to use and simply allows you to connect easily. ScreenConnect also allows you to save the access session or make it a one off session. LogMeIn always wanted to save the session and sometimes the customer could get lost in the shuffle.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    We prefer ScreenConnect as it is much better for an MSP with thousands of client machines, the other options don't provide an easy way of accessing a machine quickly enough. We have also had an issue with the other software's reliability to connect. ScreenConnect's integration …
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    Although ScreenConnect is more expensive than the competition, you get what you pay for. ScreenConnect is easy to use as an admin, and end user. It is easy to set up and configure, and it allows you to quickly view the status of devices and access them remotely from one dashboard
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    I used AnyDesk when i was in my previous company. I dont know much about AnyDesk, but it was almost similar to this. Most of the features that are there in ScreenConnect are also there in AnyDesk.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    Its lightweight and it is slightly cheaper than TeamViewer at least at the time of buying ScreenConnect. But we are exploring any desk and splash top again.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    For cost and management capabilities, I found ScreenConnect to be the best option. Some of the other services offered easier connection opportunities for my clients, but overall, I liked the tools and price point of ScreenConnect.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    TeamViewer is more more limited than what ConnectWise ScreenConnect offers. ConnectWise ScreenConnect has more trust built into it by installing running processes on the client computers. The tools work reliably and TeamViewer is not the better choice for use across multiple …
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    I think ConnectWise ScreenConnect is by far the superior product to all of these. It is way ahead and does do not even come close. It has way more options and features and is much easier to use and manage.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    I prefer ScreenConnect's ability to self-host.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    ConnectWise Control is far superior just on price alone. Logmein Rescue's pricing is ridiculous in comparison. The ease of use from the end user is similar with both products. However, the technician side of the software is significantly better on the ConnectWise Control …
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    ConnectWise Control gives you a lot of the features that the other products provide, but nothing that you won't use. Nothing is worse than a clunky remote session where you are fighting for CPU/RAM resources, and ConnectWise Control beats them all hands down. This product is …
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    ConnectWise Control was more reliable and cheaper than TeamViewer and LogMeIn however the support wasn't as good when there was an issue.
    ConnectWise Control is a faster solution however we did experience crashes every now and again.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    TeamViewer is great functionality-wise, but for new users, it's difficult to install and start using it. Also it turns out to be very pricey.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    We have used Beyond Trust occasionally for one of our White Label clients, but have found it is not as robust as ConnectWise Control. The seamless integration of Control with ConnectWise Automate makes it the best and most effective choice for our technical teams to deploy and …
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    Would recommending ScreenConnect over others
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    ConnectWise Control does a better job with on demand access with our clients PCs, than BeyondTrust. However they have better access when it comes to PCs we dont have anything installed on and need them to go to our website to access their PCs.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    In terms of overall ease of use ConnectWise Control (formerly ScreenConnect), is so much easier to setup and use. Create and download the installer, and then run it once. I've never had any issues with remote machines being behind a firewall or having to be on the AD. There are …
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    We like the functionality of ConnectWise and the ability to create custom groups and packages that help with deployment of the agent on our client workstations. Overall it's a more robust and flexible solution that suits our needs.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    ConnectWise is easy to implement, the software functions and feature support our users equipments. Deployment agents is simple, can be run on demand with url and email. Agent could be pre-install and provide constantly remote access to user PC or equipment. It also offer a …
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    To be honest it holds it's own against TeamViewer, Teams, Timbuktu, AnyDesk etc, but has nothing that makes it better or worse.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    RDP is fine for what it is, but there's a lot you can't usually do like connect from outside the network without opening up the firewall.
    As for Kaseya, I can't recall what their remote options were, but they left a lot to be desired. One method was similar to an RDP session and …
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    ConnectWise works very well. As well as any other remote connection software I have used. It's biggest draw back is lack of support for Chrome/Mobile OS's. This is something that a competitor I have used does very well and it be great if they added this in the future. I am …
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    There's no comparison. ConnectWise Control is the clear winner. The interface is much more intuitive and easy to use.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    25 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    27 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    27 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    14 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    22 Answers
    Features
    ScreenConnect
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of ScreenConnect
    Feature
    ScreenConnect
    8.4
    626 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Screen sharing9.8596 Ratings
    File transfer8.6569 Ratings
    Instant message8.3501 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication7.074 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers6.8311 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session10.0602 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile7.1389 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations8.8517 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management9.2172 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard7.7479 Ratings
    Session record8.1316 Ratings
    Annotations7.8266 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts9.1188 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control8.6399 Ratings
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    Score7.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ScreenConnect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (626 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (40 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (55 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.2
    (63 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.5
    (24 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (20 ratings)
    Configurability
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    10.0
    (16 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    5.0
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ScreenConnect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ConnectWise
    We often need to create an ad-hoc session with a device that is not under our management. We find ourselves doing this more than ever in the COVID world. Many people are working from home on personal machines with their employer, our client's permission and we are facilitating more support for these personal machines. Connectwise Control [(formerly ScreenConnect)] gives us a robust resource to control the device, navigate anywhere we need, execute various commands, and engage in an on-screen chat with the client. The session is very simple to create and very user-friendly to initiate. We do not recommend it for Android, Apple, or Chromebook applications. There is little to no support for these platforms.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    ConnectWise
    • The interface is easy to use and makes sense. It's easy to understand how to organize a large number of machines involving multiple clients. But, it's also applicable for smaller set of machines too.
    • The connection speed is very quick. I've used solutions in the past that take a variable amount of time to connect, or they just take a long time every time. Control is quick every time. It doesn't get in the way of being able to support the machines on the other end.
    • The connections are reliable. I haven't experienced random disconnects throughout hundreds of instances. It was a breath of fresh air coming from the previous solution we used. I consider Control a gold standard for what a great remote connection solution can be.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    ConnectWise
    • I'd like to see the ability to selectively log off the remote machine via a button on the toolbar. Currently it's a setting to always lock on disconnect, or never lock on disconnect, requiring the tech to manually lock the machine if called for at the end of a session. Its a small time save that would add up!
    • The chat feature could be expanded to be a lot more useful. Allowing clients to start conversations, and have conversations ping an email address if no one is monitoring the dashboard would be extremely valuable.
    • Some clarity on licensing when providing host-passes to guest technicians would be a boon, especially for one-off support sessions with vendors.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ConnectWise
    I would recommend this product for both internal remote control of end user workstations and remote access to other clients over the internet. It provides a secure and feature rich product that allows me to complete any necessary tasks without ever leaving the office. I will continue to renew as I'm eager to see what they do next. I would however wish the cloud service had a better API to work in conjunction with team collaboration or chat services to make it easier to connect with end users who use multiple workstations. (Slack or Stride provide this functionality)
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    ConnectWise
    On the whole SC is a very powerful tool that is a vital part of the IT service arsenal. On-site visits are an "emergency" only type of scenario. Just "showing your face" is not winning any browny points for me. If my client sees my face, it's usually just to upgrade hardware or to deal other aspects of business. SC provides me and my client the bulk of the info I need to get projects done.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    ConnectWise
    In my 5 years of using the product, I am only aware of one time when the service was down and is was due to a backbone outage upstream.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    ConnectWise
    It performs well. It also has full control over windows security and does not get hung up like GoToMeeting when trying to install remote software at the prompt to install as admin / override. I have used TeamViewer, WebEx, LogMeIn and GoToMeeting. This is by far the best at spontaneous, remote control. It is also very easy to get a novice user connected to the session.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    ConnectWise
    There have been two times when something has went wrong and I needed immediate assistance in order to be able to use Screenconnect to be able to help clients and response has not been immediate. The response time has been within 24 hours. Both times if there had been easier to navigate self help I would have been able to help myself. With better self help and a speedier response it would definitely be a 10 as they always respond and help. Just a little more difficult or slow than it should be at times
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    ConnectWise
    I find ScreenConnect to be very simple and effective overall, with the main problem being that a number of my clients can't download the app due to existing firewalls and so on. Otherwise it does its job well, and I'm happy with it.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    ConnectWise
    ConnectWise has done everything they could to help us in any situation. Great support team and their new updates are always providing features that we need. Its a simple solution that works the way we need it to. Their legacy pricing model is still much better than their subscription based model however it is still fair pricing
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    ConnectWise
    I have worked with Citrix, AnyDesk, LogMeIn, VNC Connect, and many others. I ultimately installed ConnectWise as a self-hosted solution, based on the incredible list of features and capabilities, and the pricing at the time. I continue to use the product as it is still one of the best solutions out there and is certainly capable of growing and expanding to meet the needs of my business.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    ConnectWise
    I have used multiple remote desktop support software in the past (Bomgar, Team Viewer, Logmein and Join.me) and this is far the easiest of the bunch to use. It is very easy to create a session and easy to maintain remote desktops from their access view (where you install the software and can get in at any time) I highly recommend this product from ConnectWise!
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    ConnectWise
    • Instead of waiting 30+ seconds to initiate sessions, they initiate and display a desktop in two or three seconds. The amount of frustration this avoids is immeasurable.
    • Once installed it doesn't need more handholding, i.e., having the remote enter a username/password. It is always just there.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    ScreenConnect Screenshots

    Screenshot of the guest page, where end-users enter a code to join a session with a technicianScreenshot of connecting from a Windows machine to a macOS machineScreenshot of the Extension Marketplace, where administrators can install and configure new features and integrationsScreenshot of the Access view of the Host page, where a technician can connect to unattended machinesScreenshot of the toolbox menu, which allows technicians to store and run executables, scripts, and other frequently-used filesScreenshot of the Host page, where a command can be run directly without connecting to the machine