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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ADameWare Remote Support from Austin IT company SolarWinds is remote administration software for the remote control of desktops, laptops, and servers behind or outside the firewall, allowing registry editing, restart services, logging activity, account and password management, and more. The mobile app also provides access from a phone or tablet. DameWare Remote Support licensing is per technician, the number of end-user remote machines is irrelevant; one technician may receive a license for…

    $520

    one-time fee

    LogMeIn Pro

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ALogMeIn Pro is a remote access solution for individuals and small businesses that need to connect to Windows and Mac computers from any location. The platform provides remote desktop access through browsers, desktop applications, and mobile devices. The platform supports remote desktop access via browser, desktop application, and mobile devices. Key features include file transfer, remote printing, multi-monitor display, screen sharing, and 256-bit AES encryption.

    $30

    per month

    Pricing
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)LogMeIn Pro
    Editions & Modules
    Dameware Mini Remote Control
    $370
    one-time fee
    Dameware Remote Support
    $520
    one-time fee
    Individuals
    $30.00
    per month
    Power Users
    $70.00
    per month
    Small Businesses
    $129.00
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)LogMeIn Pro
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDameWare Remote Support and Mini Remote Control are licensed based on the number of technician users that use the software for remote administration. There are no limits or restrictions for the number of end-users supported or the number of remote endpoints/computers supported. As you buy higher counts of licenses, the per-seat pricing goes down giving you a reduced total price.All plans are billed annually.
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    Community Pulse
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)LogMeIn Pro
    Considered Both Products
    SolarWinds
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    Dameware Remote Support has more features than any of the other Remote Support products I've tested and it's much more affordable than almost any other program in this class. It has all of the features you will need and some you may not have even considered for this type of …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    86%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    12 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    10 Answers
    86%
    Happy with the feature set
    12 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    78%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    9 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
    Features
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)LogMeIn Pro
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) and LogMeIn Pro
    Feature
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    8.6
    65 Ratings
    9% above category average
    LogMeIn Pro
    9.2
    19 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Screen sharing10.053 Ratings9.917 Ratings
    File transfer10.050 Ratings9.718 Ratings
    Instant message8.347 Ratings8.013 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication8.716 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.035 Ratings8.817 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session8.548 Ratings10.018 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile9.025 Ratings8.813 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations9.158 Ratings9.716 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management7.239 Ratings10.011 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard8.238 Ratings10.014 Ratings
    Session record8.55 Ratings9.713 Ratings
    Annotations7.94 Ratings6.27 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts8.75 Ratings8.512 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control7.131 Ratings9.315 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)LogMeIn Pro
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (66 ratings)
    9.9
    (19 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (10 ratings)
    9.8
    (6 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (9 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.0
    (8 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)LogMeIn Pro
    Likelihood to Recommend
    SolarWinds
    I feel like this is a very robust solution that I would recommend to anyone who relies heavily on remote support. Most of the colleagues I work with already use SolarWinds products to one extent or the other. I feel the price for the solution is very fair and a good value for the product.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    LogMeIn Pro is very well suited for small-to-medium sized organisations. The pricing is affordable and the implementation is easier. There are some concerns related to data privacy and security, hence I would not advise this to be used when your session handles PHI and PII kind of data, just to be compliant.
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    Pros
    SolarWinds
    • Troubleshooting computers remotely without the need for the user to even be around.
    • Install software that needs to be installed manually without having to travel.
    • Viewing what the user is doing specifically that triggers the issue, making replicating issues way simpler.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • LogMeIn Pro by GoTo offers unattended remote access that’s reliable and always available. You can securely log in to a client’s device (Windows or macOS) from anywhere, even without them present.....as long as their machine is on.
    • You can transfer files during a session without disrupting work. I've also transferred some pretty large files at times without issues.
    • I like the dashboard as it makes it easy to manage and organize multiple devices across our client base. You can see online/offline status, access machines instantly, and share access with your team all in one easy to view place
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    Cons
    SolarWinds
    • It would be nice if the installed agent would be able to check in with the server so that I can connect to laptops, etc that have the agent pre-installed for when they are off network.
    • DameWare could do better with the mobile app. I cannot connect in from the outside with the mobile app to provide quick support if needed. This kind of defeats the purpose of a mobile app. If I am on the network, I probably have access to my workstation.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • Slow customer service - we know more about their product than whoever we talk to whenever we call in
    • It does not always keep the settings during session unless we disconnect and reconnect with the new settings.
    • Troubleshooting using LogMeIn is minimal. It either works or doesn't, there is not a backup/alternative method for connectivity.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    SolarWinds
    This application is one of my most used tools when it comes to supporting end users and the network as well. I don't have to run all over the place to get things done when I can access multiple computers on the network at the same time to accomplish multiple tasks in a minimal amount of time.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    It works great
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    Usability
    SolarWinds
    Because it has enhanced my ability to trouble shoot more issues during the day. Instead of having to go to each machine and spend time at the machine, I can remote in from my desktop and assist the person 90 per cent of the time. I also use it from home to remote in which saves me the time from having to return back to the workplace.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    I will give a Rating of 10 for LogMeIn Pro by GoTo's overall usability because it has a centralized Dashboard to access all machines and servers and a very user-friendly User Interface. Also, the remote connectivity is very smooth and reliable as if you are working on your local desktop or laptop.
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    Reliability and Availability
    SolarWinds
    Yes, always available.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Always there as long as there is an internet connection
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    Performance
    SolarWinds
    The application always seems responsive to me
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    It loads quickly,
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    Support Rating
    SolarWinds
    I use a Samsung mobile device; DameWare Mobile was working and then after an Android update it started crashing. I reported the issue to DameWare and worked with the technicians and developers to gather data for them to correct the issue. They quickly published a beta release for me to test (which corrected the crashes) and then published an update to the Google Play Store.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    My calls and e-mails to tech support have been few and far between, but those rare interactions were always pleasant and handled professionally. Most support can be accessed electronically, but when the need arises to actually speak to a human being, LogMeIn's customer service reps are clearly well-trained and knowledgeable. Another plus: there isn't the language barrier that I've experienced with other technology companies' support centers.
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    In-Person Training
    SolarWinds
    It was excellent
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    SolarWinds
    The videos were more than sufficient to learn the product
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    SolarWinds
    It helps greatly if you know someone already using DameWare Remote Support. I was fortunate as my tech support guys were using it at their hospital and assisted me through the purchase, download and implementation of remote support. As well as, knowing how many licenses to purchase at the time. You have to make sure that anyone assisting in IT can have access to the program with their own license.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Be aware if you have dual monitors on the host, you can only view one at a time on remote, but it is easy to toggle back and forth
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    Alternatives Considered
    SolarWinds
    We previously utilized LogMeIn. They increased the pricing of their solution which made us reconsider it. I inherited LogMeIn. I am not a big fan of hosted solutions for some vital IT processes. There was convenience in LogMeIn, but there were also risks about the solution that I was never completely comfortable with. I had utilized DameWare at a previous company, so I knew what I was getting with it. It was an easy decision for me to make. DameWare is an exceptional product.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    LogMeIn works well for small number of devices that need unattended remote access. For cost, LogMeIn in similar to GoToMyPC - works about the same - has similar features for about same cost
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    SolarWinds
    You get an 8 because of the constant initial freeze on most connections. Takes a reconnect to have it work.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    The view is a little blurry. The resolution could be better
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    Return on Investment
    SolarWinds
    • DameWare has allowed us to maintain our non-traditional approach to IT support. It allows our administrators to work from anywhere and has extended their reach to clients domestic and abroad.
    • Return on investment was realized as soon as we purchased the licenses. We don't have to maintain a large office space or overhead costs due to the flexibility it allows our administrators.
    • First call resolution has increased drastically since implementing DameWare company-wide. The user no longer has to wait to reproduce an error. We can screen share and view it as it happens and mitigate the issues.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • Great to allow workers to work from home. They have remote access easily and can do quick fixes without driving to the office.
    • Hard for supervisors to control work hours. Supervisors do not know when the workers are really working.
    • Being able to even access remotely via smartphone has been impactful to trouble shooting. Your main go to person is traveling and no access to a PC or internet. They can use their smartphone to remote back to the office and fix a quick issue.
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    ScreenShots

    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) Screenshots

    Screenshot of DameWare Remote Support Management ConsoleScreenshot of Remotely Connect to Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X ComputersScreenshot of Over-the-Internet Remote Session via Secure Proxy ServerScreenshot of Connect to Remote Computers from iOS and Android Mobile Devices