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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

    esper.io

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AEsper enables device management for company-owned and managed iOS and Android tablets, kiosks, smart phones, and IoT edge devices. Esper’s device platform can be used to manage an entire multi-OS device fleet from a single pane of glass.

    $2

    per month per device

    Pricing
    ScreenConnectesper.io
    Editions & Modules
    One
    $39
    per month
    Standard
    $59
    per month
    Premium
    $69
    per month
    Genesis
    $2
    per month per device
    Bridge
    $4
    per month per device
    Architect
    $6
    per month per device
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ScreenConnectesper.io
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    ScreenConnectesper.io
    Considered Both Products
    ConnectWise
    No answer on this topic
    Esper
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    25 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    27 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    27 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    14 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    22 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    ScreenConnectesper.io
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of ScreenConnect and esper.io
    Feature
    ScreenConnect
    8.4
    626 Ratings
    6% above category average
    esper.io
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    Ratings
    Screen sharing9.8596 Ratings00 Ratings
    File transfer8.6569 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant message8.3501 Ratings00 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication7.074 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers6.8311 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session10.0602 Ratings00 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile7.1389 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations8.9517 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management9.2172 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard7.7479 Ratings00 Ratings
    Session record8.1316 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annotations7.8266 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts9.1188 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control8.5399 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ScreenConnectesper.io
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (626 ratings)
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (40 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (55 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.2
    (63 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.5
    (24 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (20 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    10.0
    (16 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    5.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ScreenConnectesper.io
    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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    Esper
    esper.io helps manage devices to control how they are used and what software is allowed to be run on the device. This help us ensure proper usage of the device and also prevent all kinds of misuse of the devices. esper.io completely replaces the device interface and locks the devices preventing theft, misuse and abuse.
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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.
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    Esper
    • App Management
    • Device Management
    • Monitoring of Device Usage
    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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    Esper
    • Installation & Setup
    • First time configuration
    • Play Store Intergration
    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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    Esper
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Esper
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Esper
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Esper
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Esper
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Esper
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Esper
    No answers on this topic
    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.
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    Esper
    esper.io allows for bulk configuration of deployed devices. esper.io is also easier to set up and start compared to other competitors. The software installs are smaller and quicker. Great support for different methods for onboarding devices.Support for various OS and Device configurations. Free for 100 devices; provide ample testing before committing to any purchase.
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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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    Esper
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Esper
    • 100% securing of deployed devices
    • Reduced per device maintenance costs
    • Reduced time to deploy devices
    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

    esper.io Screenshots

    Screenshot of Console Dashboard OverviewScreenshot of Device Provisioning OptionsScreenshot of Blueprints Manager - configure and update settings, apps, and contentScreenshot of Pipelines - multi-stage software deploymentScreenshot of Geofencing