GoToMyPC vs. RemotePC

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GoToMyPC
Score 8.7 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
RemotePC
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
RemotePC is a remote access solution that allows consumers, businesses and IT professionals to access and control their PCs & Macs remotely from any device including iOS/Android. Connect to remote computers to work from home or anywhere. RemotePC lets the user access remote computers directly via the web, with no software installation required. Includes plans for consumers, small businesses, and large enterprises. IT Technicians can take advantage of RemotePC HelpDesk to connect…
$39.50
per year 1 License, 2 Computers
Pricing
GoToMyPCRemotePC
Editions & Modules
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Consumer
$39.50
per year 2 computers
SOHO
$59.50
per year 5 computers
SOHO
$79.50
per year 10 computers
HelpDesk
$99.50
per year unlimited computers
Team
$299.50
per year 50 computers
Enterprise
$599.50
per year 100 computers
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GoToMyPCRemotePC
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsRemotePC offers regular first year discounts for all plans.
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Community Pulse
GoToMyPCRemotePC
Considered Both Products
GoToMyPC
Chose GoToMyPC
GoToMyPCC is faster, cleaner and does not log out in a short time of inactivity. The log in protocol is easier as well.
RemotePC
Chose RemotePC
Program is more cost effective and it is much faster
Chose RemotePC
As I mentioned earlier all the above products had difficulty working with Apple Operating Systems. Difficult to set the optimum security settings. Problems arose every time an OS update occurred.
Chose RemotePC
Just as good and much less expensive. Has all the features as the others have and I have no complaints so far.
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
GoToMyPCRemotePC
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
GoToMyPC
9.0
88 Ratings
9% above category average
RemotePC
9.2
19 Ratings
11% above category average
Screen sharing9.058 Ratings9.719 Ratings
File transfer7.669 Ratings9.715 Ratings
Instant message9.918 Ratings8.79 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication8.611 Ratings00 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers8.741 Ratings00 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session9.672 Ratings9.819 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile9.245 Ratings9.212 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations9.046 Ratings9.813 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management8.621 Ratings8.46 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard9.524 Ratings7.98 Ratings
Session record10.021 Ratings9.29 Ratings
Annotations8.67 Ratings9.46 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts9.016 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control8.622 Ratings9.712 Ratings
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GoToMyPCRemotePC
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Medium-sized Companies
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Score 9.7 out of 10
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Score 9.7 out of 10
Enterprises
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Score 9.0 out of 10
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Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
GoToMyPCRemotePC
Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
(91 ratings)
9.7
(20 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(5 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
8.7
(11 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(12 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GoToMyPCRemotePC
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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IDrive
RemotePC is very well suited for remote administration and remote access to own PC's. Larger scale implementations might require integration and gateway server. Mobile access best requires a tablet however without a mouse navigation can be cumbersome. Multiple connections on one PC seems currently not supported so a one on one link for the time being
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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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IDrive
  • It installs well using common sense (which is not common)
  • It is easy to use
  • It is easy to setup unique encryption keys for maximum security for each system in your dashboard
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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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IDrive
  • Streaming quality of remote desktop
  • More options for unattended access
  • Client should be set up to access Windows login screen by default
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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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IDrive
I still find value in this tool. If I needed to increase computers supported, I would need to revaluate pricing concerns.
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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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IDrive
Pretty easy to setup and use. Get up and running and support users.
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Reliability and Availability
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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IDrive
No answers on this topic
Performance
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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IDrive
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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IDrive
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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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IDrive
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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IDrive
Although TeamViewer stands as the top product for remote support, the same goes for its pricing. A small business like ours wouldn't be able to afford software like TeamViewer and we would never be using most of its features. On the other end, Splashtop is an affordable option, but its deployment is a little too complicated. RemotePC was our choice, with an easy deployment process and a pricing program that's easy to understand and within our budget.
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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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IDrive
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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IDrive
  • reduced downtime with quick integration
  • ability to quickly access a remote computer, even when you don't have ready access to your own system. Any computer will work in a pinch :)
  • multi platform support simplifies interaction between various operating systems.
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