DeskRoll Remote Desktop vs. LogMeIn Central by GoTo

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
DeskRoll Remote Desktop
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
DeskRoll was built to be easy to use by end-users and IT teams alike. It's browser-based, so users being helped do not need to install any applications on their local device; DeskRoll Remote Desktop Sharing requires only a small app on the remote (controlling) computer. DeskRoll guides users through setup and connection processes for 3 basic scenarios: providing remote assistance to a customer, configuring unattended remote access to a remote computer, or configuring unattended remote…
$8.25
per user/per month
LogMeIn Central by GoTo
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Central is a cloud-based remote monitoring and endpoint management solution enabling IT professionals to monitor, manage, and secure their endpoint infrastructure. Whether it is used for remote employees or endpoints scattered across the globe, the vendor promises that Central provides IT organizations with the speed, flexibility, and insight needed to increase productivity, reduce IT costs, and mitigate risk.
$80
per month
Pricing
DeskRoll Remote DesktopLogMeIn Central by GoTo
Editions & Modules
DeskRoll Lite
$8.25
per user/per month
DeskRoll Pro 1 Month
$29.95
per seat
DeskRoll Starter
$39
per user/per year
DeskRoll Lite
$99
per user/per year
DeskRoll Pro 1 Year
$299.40
per seat
LogMeIn Central
$80
per month (minimum 25 computers)
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DeskRoll Remote DesktopLogMeIn Central by GoTo
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup Fee$3.25 per seat/per monthNo setup fee
Additional DetailsWith each license a user can configure unlimited remote computers to access from any location. Also, users can make unlimited parallel remote connections - each will open in a new browser tab. Users can pause and resume remote sessions.
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Community Pulse
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Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
DeskRoll Remote DesktopLogMeIn Central by GoTo
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
DeskRoll Remote Desktop
8.2
2 Ratings
1% below category average
LogMeIn Central by GoTo
8.6
94 Ratings
4% above category average
Screen sharing8.02 Ratings9.687 Ratings
File transfer8.02 Ratings9.291 Ratings
Instant message7.01 Ratings8.562 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session10.02 Ratings9.692 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile8.01 Ratings8.776 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control8.01 Ratings8.060 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings9.314 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings6.766 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings8.284 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management00 Ratings8.534 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings8.280 Ratings
Session record00 Ratings9.245 Ratings
Annotations00 Ratings7.933 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings8.855 Ratings
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User Ratings
DeskRoll Remote DesktopLogMeIn Central by GoTo
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(2 ratings)
8.9
(94 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(3 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.2
(82 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.5
(80 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(4 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
DeskRoll Remote DesktopLogMeIn Central by GoTo
Likelihood to Recommend
Tomsk Inc.
During the pandemic, our company worked remotely. Various staff in our company had technical difficulties or needed assistance installing software in order to work. DeskRoll Remote Desktop helped us to make this process seamless. Rather than deal with the aggravation of trying to walk someone through something over the phone, we were able to get things established in a simple, easy way.
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
LogMeIn Central by GoTo is well suited for easy, direct access to specific, perhaps mission critical, machines. Its remote control functionality and speed is very good - best in class, really. However, it simply can't replace a true and traditional RMM product in terms of robustness and overall ability (or lack thereof).
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Pros
Tomsk Inc.
  • Ability to remote in at any time
  • Can support unlimited clients with hardware and software issues
  • Multiple remote client logins
  • Cost!
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
  • IT professionals can explore and use the platform more easily because to its intuitive interfaces and user-friendly features.
  • It keeps an eye on the functionality and health of the gadgets, sending out notifications in real time if anything seems wrong.
  • It expands to meet the demands of expanding companies and can handle a higher volume of devices.
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Cons
Tomsk Inc.
  • It could be more cost-effective.
  • It could include better "help" or "how-to" sections for people who are not as tech savvy.
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
  • It could pull up the user's login in addition to the hostname
  • Employee shortcuts like "win+r", "Ctrl+shitf+dell", on the computer that is connected remotely. This is needed
  • Being able to minimize the bar in the top corner of the screen that is left when you are connected to a remote computer
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Likelihood to Renew
Tomsk Inc.
No answers on this topic
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
What I dont like is when I run out of licenses that the only way to get more is to buy large amounts. this is very frustrating and as a small business I need to watch how much i am spending. smaller license packs would be better
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Usability
Tomsk Inc.
No answers on this topic
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
It is wonderful after the initial setup and implementation.It's fairly intuitive and easy to use for more of our tech and users. These types of products have come a long way. I've been in tech for 20+ years, and thinking back to tools like PC anywhere things have become just so much more user friendly on both ends of the device.
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Reliability and Availability
Tomsk Inc.
No answers on this topic
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
During our 6 years of use, we [have] never seen any downtime from their side. The application simply works. We have had incidents when we were not able to connect to remote servers by any means, but LogMeIn Central always worked. It has saved us trips to other offices. We have few users are who live in rural areas where internet speeds are not great. Supporting these users is a big challenge, but LogMeIn Central was always a lifesaver.
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Support Rating
Tomsk Inc.
No answers on this topic
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
Every time I called in with a question or concern, your support team always provided the right information. It's great to call in to support and everyone that answers is very knowledgeable of the product.
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Implementation Rating
Tomsk Inc.
No answers on this topic
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
It was smooth
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Alternatives Considered
Tomsk Inc.
Cost, ease of use, file transfer and chat capabilities.
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
LogmeIn Central is the fastest RMM in terms of remote connection. It generally performs well on networks that have low bandwidth too. In terms of features, Datto RMM does best it because it offers such a good platform for integrations and also for scripting. The community is very open with that software which really gives it a boost, and this is something LogMein Central could work on.
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Return on Investment
Tomsk Inc.
  • It saved time, which always saves money!
  • It allowed us to save money on additional software licensing - we now use Quickbooks through the use of DeskRoll Remote Desktop.
  • DeskRoll Remote Desktop allowed us to transition to work-from-home easily, which saved us valuable time during the pandemic.
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
  • Its a very comprehensive and cost effective solution from Central that is very easy to use and user friendly.
  • Its compliant with many security policies. Hence boost security for our clients and end users.
  • The downtime was very low, hence making it more reliable and top-notch.
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ScreenShots

DeskRoll Remote Desktop Screenshots

Screenshot of DeskRoll remote connection view - Windows remote desktop.Screenshot of DeskRoll wizard that quickly guides you through basic remote access scenarios.