Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) vs. Rocket Remote Desktop

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
RDCMan
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
RDCMan, or Remote Desktop Connection Manager from Microsoft, creates a single location for IT administrators to organize, group and manage connections, allowing users to manage multiple desktops.
$199
Starting Price
Rocket Remote Desktop
Score 3.4 out of 10
N/A
Rocket Remote Desktop (formerly ASG-Remote Desktop) is a remote administration tool. Formerly known as visionapp (acquired by ASG in 2011), the ASG-Remote Desktop is a cross-platform toolset for support and remote access.N/A
Pricing
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)Rocket Remote Desktop
Editions & Modules
1 User
$199.00
Starting Price
5 Users
$779.00
Starting Price
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
RDCManRocket Remote Desktop
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Top Pros
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Features
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)Rocket Remote Desktop
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)
8.1
3 Ratings
2% below category average
Rocket Remote Desktop
9.6
3 Ratings
15% above category average
Screen sharing6.72 Ratings00 Ratings
File transfer10.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Instant message9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication5.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session10.03 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations10.03 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard8.01 Ratings8.42 Ratings
Session record7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Annotations8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)Rocket Remote Desktop
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(3 ratings)
10.0
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
8.3
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)Rocket Remote Desktop
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
The RDCMan software is highly effective at allowing me to organize and manage a large number of servers, and desktop computers. It’s quick and easy to use. It’s also highly reliable. In all the years that I have used it, I have never once experienced a crash or any other sort of error.
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Rocket Software
If multiple sets of credentials and User Directories are involved across the servers you're connecting to, this is a huge help in organizing them all and managing changes over time. Having multiple concurrent server connections in tabs instead of separate windows is also much more convenient. While we're only using RDP, there are multiple connection methods to facilitate a mixed environment.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Quick
  • Easy
  • Minimal work on user end
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Rocket Software
  • Organize remote desktop connections
  • Provide easy and fast connections
  • Backup and restore configurations
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Cons
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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Rocket Software
  • I'd like to be able to tag computers by criteria (ie location, function, etc) then be able to sort them in the left-hand pane.
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Support Rating
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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Rocket Software
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Alternatives Considered
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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Rocket Software
ASG-Remote is very flexible and with so many options available it makes the configuration you want for your setup super simple. Other products do not offer the extra features for database and reporting. As well, it offers all the connection types you can possibly think of. The ability to automate tasks for regular servers and workstations is amazing!
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • One positive impact it's had was that it has made it easier to manage servers since this could be done from a central location and through only one program. This, in effect, has helped to increase efficiency and save the time of those doing server management.
  • Another positive impact was that it is a product that could be deployed/installed by almost anyone, and one that fits reasonably quickly. It also doesn't use a whole lot of system resources when running, so this, in turn, helps the IT/Server Administrators still be efficient in the other work they have to do.
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Rocket Software
  • Saves DevOps team time recovering from forgotten credentials.
  • Saves DevOps team time from recovering lost/misplaced connection info.
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ScreenShots

Rocket Remote Desktop Screenshots

Screenshot of Open connections in overviewScreenshot of Properties dialogue with integrated help in background tabScreenshot of Connection config dialogue