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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    LogMeIn Pro

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ALogMeIn Pro is a remote access solution for individuals and small businesses that need to connect to Windows and Mac computers from any location. The platform provides remote desktop access through browsers, desktop applications, and mobile devices. The platform supports remote desktop access via browser, desktop application, and mobile devices. Key features include file transfer, remote printing, multi-monitor display, screen sharing, and 256-bit AES encryption.

    $30

    per month

    VMware Workstation Player

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/AVMware Workstation 17 Player is a platform for running a single virtual machine on a Windows or Linux PC to deliver managed corporate desktops. Organizations can use Workstation Player to deliver managed corporate desktops, while students and educators use it for learning and training.N/A
    Pricing
    LogMeIn ProVMware Workstation Player
    Editions & Modules
    Individuals
    $30.00
    per month
    Power Users
    $70.00
    per month
    Small Businesses
    $129.00
    per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    LogMeIn ProVMware Workstation Player
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAll plans are billed annually.—
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    Community Pulse
    LogMeIn ProVMware Workstation Player
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
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    VMware by Broadcom
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    86%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    12 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    86%
    Happy with the feature set
    12 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    9 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    LogMeIn ProVMware Workstation Player
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of LogMeIn Pro and VMware Workstation Player
    Feature
    LogMeIn Pro
    9.2
    19 Ratings
    15% above category average
    VMware Workstation Player
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    Ratings
    Screen sharing9.917 Ratings00 Ratings
    File transfer9.718 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant message8.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers8.817 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session10.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile8.813 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations9.716 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management10.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard10.014 Ratings00 Ratings
    Session record9.713 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annotations6.27 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts8.512 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control9.315 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    LogMeIn ProVMware Workstation Player
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.9
    (19 ratings)
    6.9
    (9 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.8
    (6 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    LogMeIn ProVMware Workstation Player
    Likelihood to Recommend
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    LogMeIn Pro is very well suited for small-to-medium sized organisations. The pricing is affordable and the implementation is easier. There are some concerns related to data privacy and security, hence I would not advise this to be used when your session handles PHI and PII kind of data, just to be compliant.
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    VMware by Broadcom
    VMware will work great for the following test scenarios:
    • Testing windows updates on a system
    • Testing a new software or a new software version
    • Creating a sandbox to test options/features of an OS
    • Creating different VM to test a software on different OS without the need to have physical machines for all of them
    You can also use it as a "player" only where you have that static VM that you run from time to time as with my use for SAS University. Whenever you need to use the software, you simply start that VM.
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    Pros
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • LogMeIn Pro by GoTo offers unattended remote access that’s reliable and always available. You can securely log in to a client’s device (Windows or macOS) from anywhere, even without them present.....as long as their machine is on.
    • You can transfer files during a session without disrupting work. I've also transferred some pretty large files at times without issues.
    • I like the dashboard as it makes it easy to manage and organize multiple devices across our client base. You can see online/offline status, access machines instantly, and share access with your team all in one easy to view place
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    VMware by Broadcom
    • VMware Player is easy to use.
    • VMware Player supports a wide variety operating systems.
    • Unity mode makes it easy for the end user to utilize needed legacy applications while maintaining their familiar Host OS desktop. It's seamless to the point where the end user doesn't know they're running applications from a VM.
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    Cons
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • Slow customer service - we know more about their product than whoever we talk to whenever we call in
    • It does not always keep the settings during session unless we disconnect and reconnect with the new settings.
    • Troubleshooting using LogMeIn is minimal. It either works or doesn't, there is not a backup/alternative method for connectivity.
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    VMware by Broadcom
    • Would be nice to use more VMs at once, but this is basically trial software, so it's hard to fault them.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    It works great
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    VMware by Broadcom
    I give a rating of 8 because VMware Player has its use cases, for example it requires the host OS to be logged in, and the VMware Player application to be opened and the Guest VM started. Only one VM can run at a time. I'd give a 9/10 to VMware Workstation because you can run shared VMs at startup without logging in or starting the workstation application. and i'd give ESX a 10/10 because ESX is the leader in enterprise visualization.
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    Usability
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    I will give a Rating of 10 for LogMeIn Pro by GoTo's overall usability because it has a centralized Dashboard to access all machines and servers and a very user-friendly User Interface. Also, the remote connectivity is very smooth and reliable as if you are working on your local desktop or laptop.
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    VMware by Broadcom
    Great product. Its user-friendly GUI and overall performance are really the biggest strength of this tool. The reason why I don't give a higher note is because of the price. Although it's decent (starting at around $200 for a license), there is a good free alternative in VirtualBox. Not everyone values friendly GUI as something worth paying for. For people that are more tech-savvy, I would recommend looking into VirtualBox as they might actually like the model better (with downloadable add-ons and packages).
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    Reliability and Availability
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Always there as long as there is an internet connection
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    VMware by Broadcom
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    Performance
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    It loads quickly,
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    VMware by Broadcom
    Integration isn't really relevant here but I see this question more as an OS compatibility for the VM. They state that they support over 200 different OS versions. I honestly have never tried anything else other than Ubuntu and Windows myself but nonetheless, this is impressive. I have not hit any limitation in my use of this software in terms of limitation or conflicts with other software.
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    Support Rating
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    My calls and e-mails to tech support have been few and far between, but those rare interactions were always pleasant and handled professionally. Most support can be accessed electronically, but when the need arises to actually speak to a human being, LogMeIn's customer service reps are clearly well-trained and knowledgeable. Another plus: there isn't the language barrier that I've experienced with other technology companies' support centers.
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    VMware by Broadcom
    VMware support is very knowledgeable on their products, eveything from AirWatch to ESX clusters. VMware is easy to contact, they stay in touch and see the issue through to the end and a final resolution. They keep you up to date on your issue status and don't leave you waiting for answers.
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    Implementation Rating
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Be aware if you have dual monitors on the host, you can only view one at a time on remote, but it is easy to toggle back and forth
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    VMware by Broadcom
    Installing the application was easily completed on the twenty computers that needed VMware Player. Once those 20 users were configured we copied our virtual machine template to the 20 users and turned on their newly provisioned virtual machines. We then configured unity mode so the user could easily work from within the virtual machine from their host desktop.
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    Alternatives Considered
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    LogMeIn works well for small number of devices that need unattended remote access. For cost, LogMeIn in similar to GoToMyPC - works about the same - has similar features for about same cost
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    VMware by Broadcom
    Both free, VMware supports USB 3.0 while VirtualBox does not. VMware supports nested hardware-assisted virtualization while VirtualBox does not.
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    Scalability
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    The view is a little blurry. The resolution could be better
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    VMware by Broadcom
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    Return on Investment
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • Great to allow workers to work from home. They have remote access easily and can do quick fixes without driving to the office.
    • Hard for supervisors to control work hours. Supervisors do not know when the workers are really working.
    • Being able to even access remotely via smartphone has been impactful to trouble shooting. Your main go to person is traveling and no access to a PC or internet. They can use their smartphone to remote back to the office and fix a quick issue.
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    VMware by Broadcom
    • A positive impact is that it require little to no funding to use.
    • Negative impact is that because it is free it can be hard to get support.
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