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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    GoToMyPC

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AGoToMyPC 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

    RealVNC Connect

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ARealVNC® Connect is a secure remote access solution from RealVNC. It can be used to connect to a remote device anywhere in the world to view its desktop in real-time and take control as though sitting in front of it.

    $99

    per year (one concurrent session)

    Pricing
    GoToMyPCRealVNC Connect
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Essentials
    $8.25
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session
    Plus
    $16.50
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 3)
    Premium
    $29.75
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 5)
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    per year
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    GoToMyPCRealVNC Connect
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Plans work on a Per Concurrent Session basis. Each plan gives access to a bundled number of devices, but limits apply to the amount of devices that can be connected at any given time. The Premium plan includes On-Demand Assist, a useful tool for providing just-in-time remote support to end-users without them needing RealVNC Connect installed on their device.
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    Community Pulse
    GoToMyPCRealVNC Connect
    Considered Both Products
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Chose GoToMyPC
    I feel like TeamViewer is a little more professional and bullet proof. However, the price is much higher than GTMPC. And of course, VNC as a free-option is always attractive.
    Incentivized
    Chose GoToMyPC
    GoToMyPC scales well for us and new licenses can easily be added. A product like TeamViewer is great for remote support, but not 8 hour classes. We selected GoToMyPC because of cost and features.
    Incentivized
    Chose GoToMyPC
    The other products aren't as easy to use and intuitive. They're more geared towards a technical background which our employees didn't have. The features GoToMyPC has and the ability to execute them well are really the main reason why it excels as our top choice for a …
    Incentivized
    Chose GoToMyPC
    The other products are, at times, clunky and slow the performance down of the end user's computer. TeamViewer is constantly asking to update to the newer version, which seems to be every other week. If the end user clicks to update the product, then you too have to update in …
    Incentivized
    RealVNC
    Chose RealVNC Connect
    Screen quality compared to others like ScreenConnect, Bomgar, and others is not as good. But I don't need quality screens. I just need the minimal when connecting to servers so RealVNC fits that need very nicely.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    90 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    95 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
    Features
    GoToMyPCRealVNC Connect
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of GoToMyPC and RealVNC Connect
    Feature
    GoToMyPC
    3.8
    103 Ratings
    70% below category average
    RealVNC Connect
    7.3
    32 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Screen sharing7.267 Ratings9.028 Ratings
    File transfer5.483 Ratings8.015 Ratings
    Instant message2.320 Ratings6.119 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication2.514 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers1.648 Ratings6.09 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session8.184 Ratings9.030 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile2.353 Ratings9.019 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations3.756 Ratings4.76 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management2.624 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard2.428 Ratings7.116 Ratings
    Session record2.626 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Annotations2.39 Ratings5.36 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts7.721 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control2.524 Ratings9.011 Ratings
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    Score9.6 out of 10
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    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    GoToMyPCRealVNC Connect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (106 ratings)
    9.8
    (38 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (24 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (13 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    GoToMyPCRealVNC Connect
    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.
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    It is very easy to use if the remote device is already set up to receive connections, so if you are setting up devices before deploying them, it is a great tool to have. It is well-suited to use when shadowing users or using it as a teaching tool. There are other products that are better if you are trying to help someone on a one-use basis.
    Incentivized
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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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    RealVNC
    • VNC Connect does an excellent job in remotely connecting to a computer through either your local area network or even another computer on the internet. As long as the VNC Connect services is installed and the client is running in the background.
    • VNC Connect provides password protection to prevent unauthorized users from attempting to remotely access your computer. There's an option to have a separate password to remotely view vs view & access a computer. You can even add an additional level of security by turning on the feature to require Windows login credentials.
    • VNC Connect provides an additional set of controls after a remote connection has been established with another computer. You can have special keystrokes like Ctrl+Alt+Del sent as a command sequence to the other computer as well as access more than a single screen when in use at the remote computer location.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    • Its a pretty straight forward product - I would like to see more tools with a "wow" factor.
    • Panel colors are blah - I would like more eye-catching colors.
    • A more consistent look with all platforms - like Mac & PC.
    Incentivized
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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
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    VNC is a solid product for the price. It simply works and its reliable across different platforms. Some products state they work well in the Mac environment but don't deliver. This one does what it says. Connections are reliable, but of course, this depends on internet connections. The product works well over wireless connections as well. It delivers on what a remote tool should deliver on. My technicians are happy with the product and customers appreciate the ease of use when letting us connect to their systems. Some also appreciate the remote support while they are multi-task.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    It's a niche product and in that niche they try to cater to as many use cases as they can. Other as a TCO aspect i don't see many use cases where you can't use this product as the one tool for all remote session use cases in your company
    Incentivized
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    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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    RealVNC
    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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    RealVNC
    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.
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    VNC Connect is a reliable product that has been around for a long time. It is reasonably priced and works well in the Mac & PC environment. When you have a small team that supports many users we need tools that we can rely upon and that will get the job done on the first try. Many customers appreciate the quick assistance and can multi-task while our team works on their computer issues remotely. From a customer service point of view, this tool gives us transparency and efficient effectiveness.
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    No answers on this topic
    RealVNC
    The training is very informative, quick and to the point. All of the details one would need are present so the user doesn't have to go searching for additional information just to use the application. The layout of the training was also neat and concise, some of the other training sessions for other companies I've done in the past were confusing and not well thought out, this one is much more superior
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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.
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    No problem at all, love the product.
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    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.
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    VNC is light and sleek with the quick setup, was impressed with the quick setup despite poor Internet connection outdoor. TeamViewer is good, but the pricing is not as good as VNC. Both do the basic job, but VNC still outperform TeamViewer in terms of performance and ease of use.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    RealVNC
    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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    RealVNC
    • I have just used the software for about 1 month and so far so god. I am saving time whenever I can access my client's computers from my desk as opposed to having to leave my office to go to their offices. Saves me time and the client money.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    RealVNC Connect Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Device List in the Connect v8 desktop appScreenshot of On-Demand Assist, which can be used to start a remote support session using a single-use code.