LogMeIn Rescue by GoTo vs. GoToMyPC

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
LogMeIn Rescue by GoTo
Score 8.0 out of 10
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Rescue is a remote support solution for PCs, Macs, and mobile devices. Rescue is designed to help IT teams to offer fast technical support and ensure a secure remote support session for both the IT professional and the end user. From small teams of IT helpdesk technicians to enterprise-level organizations, Rescue aims to offer the…N/A
GoToMyPC
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
GoToMyPC is a remote administration offering from GoTo (formerly LogMeIn) with mobile deployment to work on files, programs, and networks from home or while traveling.N/A
Pricing
LogMeIn Rescue by GoToGoToMyPC
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LogMeIn Rescue by GoToGoToMyPC
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
LogMeIn Rescue by GoToGoToMyPC
Considered Both Products
LogMeIn Rescue by GoTo
Chose LogMeIn Rescue by GoTo
I like Rescue's approach more than GoToMyPC. I like the toolbar along the top of the remote session.
Chose LogMeIn Rescue by GoTo
We have used Team Viewer, GoToMyPC, Join.me, Chrome Remote Desktop, RealVNC, Windows Remote Desktop and the regular LogMeIn.

For end-user support, LogMeIn Rescue has worked better than any of them. Several of these are not good when users do not already have the client software …
Chose LogMeIn Rescue by GoTo
Customer Service was our number one deciding factor. LogMeIn support teams are top-notch. We never had issues getting product updates, technical support, additional license purchases, and any product-related queries. The ability to run macro & micro level reporting is another …
Chose LogMeIn Rescue by GoTo
The only thing that comes close to the robust and feature rich options of LMI Rescue is Team Viewer. We have used TightVNC, gotomyPC, PC-anywhere, and have found all of the product seriously lacking in nearly every area that LMI Rescue shines. For our business the cost …
GoToMyPC

1) Though feature wise PCAnyhere has no comparison but some of its features are not required or not used frequently, hence user is paying for most of things it don't require but GoToMyPC has only the relevant features which is available at less cost obviously.

2) Unlike pcAnyhere

Chose GoToMyPC
I have used LogMeIn and TeamViewer, but GoToMyPc is easier to use, for me as the support person and for the end users on the remote computers. For remote tech support and for training sessions on software applications I would say it has all the functionality and performance …
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Features
LogMeIn Rescue by GoToGoToMyPC
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
LogMeIn Rescue by GoTo
8.2
165 Ratings
1% below category average
GoToMyPC
9.0
87 Ratings
9% above category average
Screen sharing9.6160 Ratings8.857 Ratings
File transfer8.6150 Ratings7.669 Ratings
Instant message7.189 Ratings9.918 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication8.327 Ratings8.611 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers7.340 Ratings8.741 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session9.1160 Ratings9.672 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile7.142 Ratings9.245 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations9.768 Ratings9.046 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management8.432 Ratings8.621 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard9.849 Ratings9.524 Ratings
Session record7.6113 Ratings10.021 Ratings
Annotations6.941 Ratings8.67 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts6.776 Ratings9.016 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control8.8116 Ratings8.622 Ratings
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User Ratings
LogMeIn Rescue by GoToGoToMyPC
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
(181 ratings)
9.1
(90 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.9
(19 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
Usability
7.8
(33 ratings)
8.7
(11 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
8.0
(38 ratings)
9.1
(12 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.9
(3 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Configurability
8.2
(1 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
LogMeIn Rescue by GoToGoToMyPC
Likelihood to Recommend
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
Not all of our team members are as PC computer savvy as we would like, Rescue allows any issue that arises to be quickly and correctly solved the first time no matter the level of comfort with our systems. We have not come across any situations where it did not work for our set up.
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
I think GoToMyPC is well-suited for any scenario I have encountered, although I only have experience using it in a small firm setting. Otherwise, for working from home and traveling or file retrieval, it has proved more than adequate. I have not encountered a scenario that I thought was less than appropriate.
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Pros
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
  • The rescue lens feature has come in handy to save us plenty of times. being able to have eyes on the end users' side to see how things are actually physically connected.
  • Having the ability to collaborate with other technicians is a feature that I have not seen in other applications. normally the other person has to connect as well which results in lowered connection speed on the end user's side since 2 connections are running.
  • The tools to be able to locate and audit sessions are also very valuable for measuring the performance of my technicians.
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
  • I am able to easily access both of my home monitors on GoToMyPC by simply clicking on a slider bar.
  • I have access to all of my drives and programs as if I were sitting in my office.
  • GoToMyPC allows me to print to my office printers so I can complete paperwork and print it for my colleagues back in the office to use.
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Cons
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
  • one of the prompt in windows users is not vissible, somethimes users missed it and you must start from scratch
  • more documentation for apple users
  • never could record a session, all the time was a permissions issue, don't know how to do it
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
  • Transfer or copy files from the computer drive (c drive) to your active desktop file folders.
  • The ability to set your own "Time Out" too often I have to log back in if switching between computer screens.
  • Easier way to print documents to printers not connected to the computer being accessed.
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Likelihood to Renew
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
We may continue using Logmein as it is the best remote support application in terms of connection latency and control. However, since several of our client sites have stricter security policies they block this application and we have to switch to other ways which is inconvenient
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
I have been using GotomyPC for 20 years and it's gotten better with time. It's the best remote app that I've tried. The others were harder to use and not as functional. It allows us to work from anywhere just as if we were in the office. Even being able to print to my remote location is a wonderful way of doing work. I don't have to drag it to my remote device, It will just print without any hassle
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Usability
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
LogMeIn Rescue is easy to start and use and does not consume resources on your computer slowing it down. We are also often providing support for non-tech savvy end users who might have a hard time downloading and installing remote access software, especially when firewall warnings start to appear. LogMeIn Rescue's process is intuitive and easy to follow for our users.
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
Really easy to use-even if you forget your password frequently like me. The reset password feature is not cumbersome and does not require phoning Customer Service. Just a few clicks and a bit of creativity to come up with a new password. I like this "easy button" approach. Definitely recommend.
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Reliability and Availability
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
Log me in has never failed me
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
The availability has been excellent for me. Any issue is usually due to one of my devices becoming unconnected from the internet.
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Performance
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
no complaints
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
The performance is dictated by the internet connection speed. As long as I have a good connection, the performance is great. And GoToMyPC has a warning when either the host or the client has a poor connection
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Support Rating
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
I'd say support for LogMeIn is ideal because I haven't ever been in a situation where additional support was necessary. The program runs so efficiently and simply that nothing was needed beyond initial training that was provided by my company. I am saying this as a user that strictly uses the technician console
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
I have never had to contact support. The product is so easy to use I have not needed help (yet). But if I had to contact them, I am sure they would be just as great to work with as the product itself is.
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Implementation Rating
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
Make sure you have your LogMeIn Rescue account sign-in details handy when installing on multiple support systems.
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
It set up quickly and assigning log ins to various computers was simple. I don't think you need many insights into the product. It's easy to implement and easy to use. Since it's a work tool, it needs be that way. I wouldn't want the tool to have any learning curve when some of the people using it are not tech savvy. They are accessing their work computers for files or to work on apps that their remote devices might not have loaded.
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Alternatives Considered
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
UI (user interface) is pretty easy to use, you can use rescue from a desktop version or the web when others such as dameware you needed to have the software installed and the affected user needed to be on VPN, so you could take over their system. TeamViewer is good but with Rescue you can link your chat support team members and rescue to work from the same system. Other benefits in rescue is that you can add Ticket to track your IT personnel usage for reporting purpose. For instance if you want to track-down how many sessions the agent A did on a day and link the Ticket from your ITSM system with the information in rescue. I didn't see this option in other tools
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
I recently started having problems with Splashtop - slow response/freezes/drops, and after troubleshooting everything
internet and hardware related, decided to check out GoToMyPC as one step
in troubleshooting. GoToMyPC has better response
time and has been more reliable. So far I am pleased with the switch with just a couple of minor matters mentioned earlier in review.
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Scalability
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
it's perfect
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
I can use it on all of my devices - even my Galaxy phone. Once you log into your device, you work on it as if you were physically in front of it. Not much complexity in that. If you can work on your own device, you can work on it through another device - even a phone.
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Return on Investment
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
  • We kept our help desk staff to a minimum since we no longer needed a tech on each floor.
  • Time of resolution went up 65% since our techs were able to quickly see the problem and resolve [it].
  • We no longer needed additional software to transfer files, saving us up to $5000 in subscription fees.
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GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
  • Increased productivity since I can access remotely
  • Ability to use my laptop making my desktop a mobile workstation
  • Ability to provide answers at closed-door meetings about budgeting, expenses, invoices without needing to leave the room to look it up on my desktop.
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ScreenShots

LogMeIn Rescue by GoTo Screenshots

Screenshot of Technician Group Configuration - Where users can create technician groups and subgroups with granular agent permissionsScreenshot of the console where repetitive tasks automated by running pre written scripts in the background, without disturbing end usersScreenshot of a smartphone camera being used to troubleshoot offline computers and hardwareScreenshot of remote control of Macs, PCs and Linux/AndroidScreenshot of reboot sessions and automationScreenshot of the central dashboard where common mobile device issues on iPhone and Android can be identified and addressed without the need to navigate the end user's device.