GoToMyPC vs. Help Lightning

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GoToMyPC
Score 8.2 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.
$28
per month per computer
Help Lightning
Score 10.0 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Help Lightning in Birmingham aims to reimagine how businesses, customers and employees are able to give and receive help using Virtual Expertise. The vendor states their merged reality adds missing visual cues, gestures, and non-verbal communication methods to any session. While providing remote assitance, users simply simply reach into a device's field of view and a colleague will see the user's hand merged into their field of view. Users can telestrate, freeze images, use hand gestures,…
$75,000
per year
Pricing
GoToMyPCHelp Lightning
Editions & Modules
Corporate
$28
per month per computer
Pro
$33
per month per computer
Personal
$35
per month per computer
Enterprise
$75,000
per year per installation
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GoToMyPCHelp Lightning
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsSolutions are available as an annual subscription and the pricing is based on the number of licenses. The price per license will vary based on the number of experts providing help and the number of technicians or engineers needing help.
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Community Pulse
GoToMyPCHelp Lightning
Features
GoToMyPCHelp Lightning
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
GoToMyPC
4.4
101 Ratings
57% below category average
Help Lightning
-
Ratings
Screen sharing7.267 Ratings00 Ratings
File transfer5.581 Ratings00 Ratings
Instant message3.420 Ratings00 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication3.514 Ratings00 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers2.448 Ratings00 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session7.583 Ratings00 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile3.252 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations4.455 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management3.924 Ratings00 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard3.528 Ratings00 Ratings
Session record3.626 Ratings00 Ratings
Annotations3.59 Ratings00 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts6.721 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control3.824 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
GoToMyPCHelp Lightning
Likelihood to Recommend
7.7
(104 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
7.4
(22 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(13 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GoToMyPCHelp Lightning
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Help Lightning
I think that there are different scenarios where the platform can be used, an example is the realization of remote consultancies, individually or in the group. In this sense, I must highlight that it is great whenever you need to work with other people while sharing information, videos, or specific content.
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Pros
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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Help Lightning
  • Sharing graphics, images and other resources.
  • Connect remotely with different experts.
  • Favors team work, even remotely.
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Cons
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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Help Lightning
  • It needs a strong network or signal connection.
  • Nothing else.
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Likelihood to Renew
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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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
Usability
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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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
Reliability and Availability
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
I've never had a problem unless the host computer itself is having an issue - such as being off line.
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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
Performance
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
Everything loads quickly. The only lag has been when our internet provider didn't fix our connection. Once that was resolved, no problems.
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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
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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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
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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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
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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Help Lightning
I think it is very important to make it clear that most of these tools compliment and complement each other rather than oppose or surpass each other. In this sense, it is important to know when to apply one or the other, in addition to taking the time to get to know them thoroughly and master their functionalities. However, the different tools that Help Lightning contain put it above most platforms used for remote conferencing.
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Scalability
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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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
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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Help Lightning
  • Makes work team better, even remotely.
  • Allows to share important information and get constantly retro alimentations.
  • Helps us to respect the Covid-19 prevention measures, while continue working.
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ScreenShots

Help Lightning Screenshots

Screenshot of Help Lightning's AR-enabled Remote Visual Guidance software.Screenshot of An expert providing help can reach into the field of view of an onsite technician or customer.Screenshot of Common tools can also be brought into the field of view to help solve problems.Screenshot of Product experts can work virtually side-by-side with anyone, anywhere in the world.Screenshot of Help Lightning supports problem solving involving complex and critical equipment.