NoMachine Enterprise Desktop vs. Zoho Assist

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
Score 6.8 out of 10
N/A
NoMachine Enterprise Desktop enables access to remote desktops, including via any Web browser. It offers performance for mobile workers and support staff alike, letting them securely access their desktop over any network as if they were sitting in front of it.
$44.50
per year
Zoho Assist
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Zoho Assist from Zoho Corporation is a remote administration tool for SMBs and outsourced IT.
$12
per technician/per month
Pricing
NoMachine Enterprise DesktopZoho Assist
Editions & Modules
NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
$44.50
per year
Remote Support - Standard
$12
per technician/per month
Unattended Access - Standard
$12
25 unattended computers/per month
Remote Support - Professional
$18
per technician/per month
Unattended Access - Professional
$18
25 unattended computers/per month
Remote Support - Enterprise
$28
per technician/per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
NoMachine Enterprise DesktopZoho Assist
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
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Features
NoMachine Enterprise DesktopZoho Assist
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Zoho Assist
8.1
23 Ratings
2% above category average
Screen sharing8.01 Ratings8.921 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session8.01 Ratings8.922 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations8.01 Ratings9.018 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management8.01 Ratings4.43 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts8.01 Ratings7.14 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control8.01 Ratings8.715 Ratings
File transfer00 Ratings8.222 Ratings
Instant message00 Ratings8.421 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings7.719 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings7.313 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings8.417 Ratings
Session record00 Ratings8.514 Ratings
Annotations00 Ratings7.712 Ratings
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User Ratings
NoMachine Enterprise DesktopZoho Assist
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
8.8
(23 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(13 ratings)
Support Rating
5.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(6 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
NoMachine Enterprise DesktopZoho Assist
Likelihood to Recommend
NoMachine
If you just want to connect to the server and do work (like Linux server-workstation type), NoMachine Enterprise Desktop is great, except for the keyboard mapping issue, which you have to correct in a setup of the remote server (almost) every time you log on. The graphics are smooth and fast. Overall response speed is very good, too. I like it.
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Zoho
If you have many remote users in challenging-to-access locations and they use multiple platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux), Zoho Assist is the solution. If you have a limited budget, you'll like Zoho Assist pricing. If you have a large team of IT technicians, you'll appreciate Zoho Assist's concurrent usage licensing.
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Pros
NoMachine
  • Secure connection
  • Fast response over internet
  • Really look like you are sitting in front of the machine you are connecting.
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Zoho
  • One user's computer screen is black, no task bar and start button, after system crush, Unattended Access help me remote control it and use tools under quick Launch to change system settings and created new account for the user, so she can work few hours later.
  • One user computer need help vpn setup but it is not on Unattended Access list, so I create a temporarily Remote Support session, send the link to him by WhatsApp, after he download and install agent, I can connect and remote control it.
  • Sometimes user computer has randomly happening issue, I will connect it by Zoho Assist, record the remote screen, then will catch the issue and know it's triggered
  • sometimes I use video chat as a meeting tool with users
  • The file transfer by web client is useful for me, most of time is to upload files into user computer when it is not able to access our network drive
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Cons
NoMachine
  • Keyboard mapping between client and host is often screwed up.
  • Cut and paste between client and host is not convenient
  • Would be nice if there was a function of simple file transfer between client and host
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Zoho
  • Instructions to the tech and the person receiving support could be more clear.
  • Providing mobile support is still a bit clunky. Interacting with the user's device on the other end is not totally functional.
  • It would be nice to have a PC app to use instead of accessing via the browser.
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Usability
NoMachine
No answers on this topic
Zoho
Zoho Assist has proven to be a highly effective and reliable tool that I use on a daily basis. While the "wake up" feature occasionally fails to respond, this seems more likely due to network connectivity issues rather than a flaw in Zoho Assist itself. On rare occasions, the unattended access installation doesn't appear on the administrator's dashboard, which could potentially be caused by firewall restrictions rather than a problem with the software. Aside from these minor and infrequent issues, the platform has consistently performed well and has become an essential part of my workflow.
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Support Rating
NoMachine
I haven't consulted with customer support, so I don't have an opinion. However, from the usefulness of the product, I think the support is also good
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Zoho
Support is terrible. Quick to initially respond with the boilerplate "The information provided by you should be sufficient for my development team to analyse this further. I shall also write back to you as soon as I get an update from them on this
regard." And then you will hear nothing more from them. Chase further and you'll get stock responses such as "Our development team are still looking into this," etc.
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Implementation Rating
NoMachine
No answers on this topic
Zoho
Make it easier to deploy mulitple agents for different departments.
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Alternatives Considered
NoMachine
Again, the NoMachine is a real virtual terminal, and you don't need to install another Linux on your machine to fully exploit the X-terminal function. This makes the disk and memory usage of the client minimum. No issue on the screen. It is really good.
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Zoho
The value for Zoho Assist and the functionality is superior to what is now known as LogMeIn Resolve. I knew it before as Goto Assist. My decision to try out and ultimately purchase Zoho Assist has been a great one for my business. I am glad I heard about Zoho Assist and will continue using them for years to come.
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Return on Investment
NoMachine
  • It makes the access to server much easier and convenient
  • Connection is very stable, which makes works very efficient
  • I don't need to reboot my Windows PC to switch to Linux in order to fully exploit the working environment of the server.
  • No negative impact
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Zoho
  • Zoho Assist helped in managing our files and records even if ours is not an Enterprise version.
  • Connectivity is maintained despite having faced some latency issues, thus allowing us to save more time and money.
  • Low maintenance costs, since Zoho Assist is cloud-based
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ScreenShots

NoMachine Enterprise Desktop Screenshots

Screenshot of a NoMachine Enterprise Desktop flowchartScreenshot of the NoMachine interfaceScreenshot of the NoMachine connectionScreenshot of remote desktop connections using NoMachine

Zoho Assist Screenshots

Screenshot of On-demand Remote SupportScreenshot of Browser-based Remote SupportScreenshot of Unattended Access to remote computersScreenshot of Detailed Analytics