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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    DeskRoll Remote Desktop

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/ADeskRoll 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

    Rocket Remote Desktop

    Score3.4 out of 10
    N/ARocket Remote Desktop (formerly ASG-Remote Desktop) is a remote administration tool. Formerly known as visionapp (acquired by ASG in 2011), the ASG-Remote Desktop is a cross-platform toolset for support and remote access.N/A
    Pricing
    DeskRoll Remote DesktopRocket Remote Desktop
    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
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DeskRoll Remote DesktopRocket Remote Desktop
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    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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    Features
    DeskRoll Remote DesktopRocket Remote Desktop
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of DeskRoll Remote Desktop and Rocket Remote Desktop
    Feature
    DeskRoll Remote Desktop
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Rocket Remote Desktop
    9.6
    3 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Screen sharing8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    File transfer8.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Instant message7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session10.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings8.42 Ratings
    Session record00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    DeskRoll Remote DesktopRocket Remote Desktop
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DeskRoll Remote DesktopRocket Remote Desktop
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Damiko Inc. (DeskRoll)
    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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    Rocket Software
    If multiple sets of credentials and User Directories are involved across the servers you're connecting to, this is a huge help in organizing them all and managing changes over time. Having multiple concurrent server connections in tabs instead of separate windows is also much more convenient. While we're only using RDP, there are multiple connection methods to facilitate a mixed environment.
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    Pros
    Damiko Inc. (DeskRoll)
    • 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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    Rocket Software
    • Organize remote desktop connections
    • Provide easy and fast connections
    • Backup and restore configurations
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    Cons
    Damiko Inc. (DeskRoll)
    • 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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    Rocket Software
    • I'd like to be able to tag computers by criteria (ie location, function, etc) then be able to sort them in the left-hand pane.
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    Damiko Inc. (DeskRoll)
    Cost, ease of use, file transfer and chat capabilities.
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    Rocket Software
    ASG-Remote is very flexible and with so many options available it makes the configuration you want for your setup super simple. Other products do not offer the extra features for database and reporting. As well, it offers all the connection types you can possibly think of. The ability to automate tasks for regular servers and workstations is amazing!
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    Return on Investment
    Damiko Inc. (DeskRoll)
    • 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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    Rocket Software
    • Saves DevOps team time recovering from forgotten credentials.
    • Saves DevOps team time from recovering lost/misplaced connection info.
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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.

    Rocket Remote Desktop Screenshots

    Screenshot of Open connections in overviewScreenshot of Properties dialogue with integrated help in background tabScreenshot of Connection config dialogue