LogMeIn Rescue vs. Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
LogMeIn Rescue
Score 7.8 out of 10
N/A
LogMeIn Rescue is a remote support solution for PCs, Macs, and mobile devices. LogMeIn 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, LogMeIn Rescue…
$1,299
per year
RDCMan
Score 6.9 out of 10
N/A
RDCMan, or Remote Desktop Connection Manager from Microsoft, is a utility for managing multiple remote desktop connections. Once shut down due to a vulnerability in version 2.7, RDCMan is now updated and part of the Sysinternals family of tools. The 2.8 release fixes CVE-2020-0765, the XML parsing vulnerability. As of May, 2025, RDCMan is in version 3.1.
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Pricing
LogMeIn RescueMicrosoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
LogMeIn RescueRDCMan
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
LogMeIn Rescue
Chose LogMeIn Rescue
Much better than trying to screen share and direct users to the objective. Much more power tools available, and a much more user friendly experience.

Chose LogMeIn Rescue
LogMeIn Rescue by GoTo allows for more features and simplicity
Chose LogMeIn Rescue
Rescue is much better than SCCM as it supports more features, can see multiple screens rather than just one (main) on SCCM, reconnects automatically on connection drops, and the file transfer feature is very useful.
Chose LogMeIn Rescue
The Rescue platform is Cloud-based and works over the internet without the need for VPNs.
Chose LogMeIn Rescue
for restarts Logmein is better for speed teams is better, so if you want to get a fast session teams scores higher for deep dive sessions Logmein is great also like the interface for seeing logs on Logmein and stopping processes from running easily and quick. File transfer is …
RDCMan

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Features
LogMeIn RescueMicrosoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
LogMeIn Rescue
8.3
204 Ratings
5% above category average
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)
6.4
6 Ratings
21% below category average
Screen sharing9.1197 Ratings7.04 Ratings
File transfer8.5186 Ratings5.36 Ratings
Instant message8.4124 Ratings1.02 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication8.042 Ratings5.03 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers8.362 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session8.8196 Ratings7.55 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile6.362 Ratings5.04 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations7.296 Ratings9.36 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management7.949 Ratings7.34 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard8.573 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Session record9.1141 Ratings5.03 Ratings
Annotations8.963 Ratings4.03 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts9.598 Ratings7.74 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control7.7145 Ratings8.04 Ratings
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User Ratings
LogMeIn RescueMicrosoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)
Likelihood to Recommend
8.3
(220 ratings)
8.0
(6 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.1
(23 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.6
(74 ratings)
7.7
(3 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(39 ratings)
8.3
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
8.2
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
LogMeIn RescueMicrosoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)
Likelihood to Recommend
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
Most of the time it is great. Sometimes with iPads it is not great or too expensive for orgs to pay for an option to allow iPads to be logged into along with computers and windows computer tablets. When needing to view something a client is talking about. It is great to use login to understand the issue and possibly fix any issues we need.
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Microsoft
As a IT specialist we have some servers we need acces to. I like to use Remote Desktop Connection Manager because it feel like you are on the computer. Is feel very trusted. Some colleagues use the Azure remote desktop version but I always recommend the windows integrated option. We also have our primary business application running on a server so they use a remote desktop connection too to log on to the server.
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Pros
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
  • LogMeIn Rescue does a great job of allowing access to our clients computer screens.
  • LogMeIn Rescue does a great job of allowing me as an admin to monitor my technicians.
  • LogMeIn Rescue does a great job of allowing me as an admin to pull daily, weekly and monthly stat reports.
  • LogMeIn Rescue does a great job of allowing me as an admin to view my technician's chat logs.
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Microsoft
  • I can see previews of all the machines working at the same time.
  • Having all password in one place.
  • Organization of devices based on purpose, configuration, etc.
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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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Microsoft
  • When trying to connect to a server/machine, and it doesn't connect, there is a "Disconnected" message that is displayed in the thumbnail. There is no information beyond this that explains why the server/machine did/could not connect. It would be helpful to the IT Administrator to know this information, even if Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) kept a log somewhere where this information can be analyzed.
  • There doesn't seem to be an option for connecting to a server that is usually only able to be accessed from a jump server. This will not connect if the server is set up as a server/machine within RDCman. This would be a beneficial feature to have within RDCman. Maybe one of the missing options is to be able to set this in the prospects for the jump server (within the Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) window).
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Likelihood to Renew
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
It may not be used often in our smaller organization but it really is the only option with a remote workforce. We do not want to learn a new product so it is much better to keep with what we know works well and our staff is used to utilizing
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Microsoft
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Usability
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
I believe that LogMeIn Rescue is extremely suitable for users of all levels of technical prowess. The user interaction is minimal, and the agent is available to take over at every step of the way. From problem resolution to training, LogMeIn Rescue can take care of it all. LogMeIn Rescue makes the user support process easier and faster so the user can have the issues resolved in a timely manner.
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Microsoft
As alluded to in previous responses it is a very functional tool. It allows me to do my job quickly and efficiently every single day. There are little to no issues using the connection on a day to day basis. It handles everything you need from a remote connection perspective.
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Reliability and Availability
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
Log me in has never failed me
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Microsoft
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Performance
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
no complaints
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Microsoft
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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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Microsoft
Plenty of information and support online, and with many things it's pretty straight forward for the average tech to navigate and work with. But with most things online you're not the only person that's had the issue before, and using a search engine you should be able to figure it out.
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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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Microsoft
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Alternatives Considered
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
Truth be told, Rescue is the first and so far only solution from LogMeIn I started to use. However since it offers a wide range of tools specifically designed for remote support, it is highly effective for resolving technical issues. Additionally, Rescue provides various connection methods and customizable interfaces, allowing support teams like mine to tailor the experience to specific needs.
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Microsoft
RDCMan outshines TeamViewer in every possible way. It’s fast, more reliable, and easier to use. I have had frequent crashes and issues when using TeamViewer, while none with RDCMan. Screen responsiveness also seems much better with RDCMan versus TeamViewer. I would often experience lag issues when using TeamViewer.
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Scalability
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
it's perfect
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Microsoft
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Return on Investment
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
  • It helps us to increase our remote resolution from offshore personnel, so you can redeploy the activity of a local resource at your facility to specifically address more of the hardware or physical IT problems.
  • Increase FCR "First Call Resolution" if you have this within your SLA
  • Improve end user experience, Non IT personnel doesn't have to struggle explaining an issue, it makes it very easy once you get on the affected user computer.
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Microsoft
  • its less time consuming for IT engineers because they have everything on one please
  • less FTE for the tasks
  • Lack of MFA option
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ScreenShots

LogMeIn Rescue 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.

RDCMan Screenshots

Screenshot of a view of RDCMan 2.22Screenshot of a view of RDCMan 2.22Screenshot of a view of RDCMan 2.81