Oracle Secure Global Desktop vs. Zoho Assist

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Oracle SGD
Score 6.0 out of 10
N/A
Oracle Secure Global Desktop is a secure remote access solution for enterprises for use within and without the corporate firewall, also for virtualization.N/A
Zoho Assist
Score 7.0 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
Oracle Secure Global DesktopZoho Assist
Editions & Modules
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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
Oracle SGDZoho Assist
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
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Top Pros
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Features
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Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
Oracle Secure Global Desktop
7.4
1 Ratings
11% below category average
Zoho Assist
8.2
12 Ratings
1% below category average
Screen sharing9.01 Ratings8.411 Ratings
File transfer9.01 Ratings8.911 Ratings
Instant message1.01 Ratings8.112 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication10.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers8.01 Ratings3.810 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session10.01 Ratings8.912 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile5.01 Ratings9.07 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations10.01 Ratings8.78 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management7.01 Ratings4.43 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard8.01 Ratings8.98 Ratings
Session record8.01 Ratings9.76 Ratings
Annotations6.01 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts3.01 Ratings7.14 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control9.01 Ratings9.06 Ratings
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User Ratings
Oracle Secure Global DesktopZoho Assist
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
8.3
(12 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.3
(5 ratings)
User Testimonials
Oracle Secure Global DesktopZoho Assist
Likelihood to Recommend
Oracle
I believe Oracle Secure Global Desktop is better used on a larger device such as a desktop or laptop, as the Android platform is a bit confusing when initially introduced to fellow employees who were familiar with the other layout.
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Zoho
Works well for remote users to connect to their onsite computers. The mobile app works great for technicians. I can't really think of anywhere it isn't appropriate because these days everyone works remotely at some point and even if they have no need to connect to an onsite device when they need assistance the tech can connect quickly and easily.
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Pros
Oracle
  • Very secure.
  • Simple layout that is easily understood by different levels of experience.
  • My company works with Linux and Windows - Oracle Secure Global Desktop easily operates on both platforms.
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Zoho
  • Zoho Assist has the diagnostic support remotely handled.
  • Surveys are easily done with Zoho Assist.
  • Functioning in all systems and devices.
  • Recording of remote sessions.
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Cons
Oracle
  • Is not supported on Apple devices.
  • Support on Android - the functionality feels flimsy and the layout isn't as user friendly as I thought it would be in comparison to when it is used on a desktop platform.
  • Initially, when first using the product a year or so ago, I received a lot of complaints of random error messages. Though that problem seems to have been solved in the interim.
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Zoho
  • Wake on LAN is very unreliable.
  • Zoho Assist service will stop workstations automatically sleeping (unless overridden) - this was done deliberately by their development team as they aware (and unable to fix) their issues with WOL.
  • Support is terrible - very quick response initially - but it can take weeks to get any actual support or solution. I currently have outstanding tickets over 2 months old with no response.
  • File transfer clunky, slow and inconsistent.
  • Clients often show offline when actually available and online.
  • Copy/paste inconsistent (clipboard).
  • Initially slow to connect to clients.
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Usability
Oracle
No answers on this topic
Zoho
Very easy to use. Tech support is available, but not needed. Our customers are able to download and run the file quickly, an audible tone alerts users as to when the assisted person joins the session. It is functional, aesthetically pleasing, and contains all the capability anyone needs for remote support.
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Support Rating
Oracle
No answers on this topic
Zoho
As I said earlier, Zoho Assist is a perfect remote access software and very well meets our needs to solve installation, uninstallation and general configuration issues. The interface is beautiful, clean, user-friendly and works very well on Windows 10. All the support and infrastructure staff approve and enjoy using it
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Alternatives Considered
Oracle
Tarantella gave us a lot of issues, but with Oracle Secure Global Desktop [we got] the huge portfolio of Oracle applications from almost any browser, without the headache of application dependencies, plugins, java etc. My fellow employees like the way Oracle Secure Global Desktop gives us the "feel" of many little desktops but with one machine.
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Zoho
Cost is one thing that makes Zoho Assist beat the competing software. The security plans from the software ensure files and anything sensitive are well maintained and governed. The interface, the simplicity, and the friendliness of Zoho Assist attracts attention of prospective clients. Zoho Assist successfully make the desktop remote access process effective and at a reduced cost.
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Return on Investment
Oracle
  • Efficiency is definitely a good description. The easy to use platform allows fellow employees to move through their online apps with ease.
  • Applying new online apps is a lot easier, as we do not have to rely on a central server to pull information.
  • As our client is national, it's good to have quick, reliable cloud access to all sensitive materials without worrying about security issues.
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Zoho
  • It's the most cost-effective service I've found with device control features, saving money.
  • It's reliable whenever we need it.
  • Without Zoho Assist we would probably not use a screen control program and would waste time trying to find a similar function from a combo of other programs rather than one.
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ScreenShots

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