Panda Systems Management vs. RealVNC Connect

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Panda Systems Management
Score 7.6 out of 10
N/A
Panda Security now offers system monitoring, client-less device management, patch management, and other capabilities via Panda Systems Management.N/A
RealVNC Connect
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
RealVNC® Connect is a secure remote access solution from RealVNC. It can be used to connect to a remote device anywhere in the world to view its desktop in real-time and take control as though sitting in front of it.
$99
per year (one concurrent session)
Pricing
Panda Systems ManagementRealVNC Connect
Editions & Modules
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Essentials
$8.25
per month (billed annually) per concurrent session
Plus
$16.50
per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 3)
Premium
$29.75
per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 5)
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
per year
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Panda Systems ManagementRealVNC Connect
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPlans work on a Per Concurrent Session basis. Each plan gives access to a bundled number of devices, but limits apply to the amount of devices that can be connected at any given time. The Premium plan includes On-Demand Assist, a useful tool for providing just-in-time remote support to end-users without them needing RealVNC Connect installed on their device.
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Community Pulse
Panda Systems ManagementRealVNC Connect
Features
Panda Systems ManagementRealVNC Connect
Application Performance Management
Comparison of Application Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Panda Systems Management
9.0
1 Ratings
25% above category average
RealVNC Connect
-
Ratings
Virtualization monitoring9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
IT Asset Discovery9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Monitoring Tasks
Comparison of Monitoring Tasks features of Product A and Product B
Panda Systems Management
9.1
3 Ratings
22% above category average
RealVNC Connect
-
Ratings
Remote monitoring10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Network device monitoring10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Activity Monitoring10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Management Tasks
Comparison of Management Tasks features of Product A and Product B
Panda Systems Management
9.4
3 Ratings
29% above category average
RealVNC Connect
-
Ratings
Patch Management10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Policy-based automation10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote Access
Comparison of Remote Access features of Product A and Product B
Panda Systems Management
9.4
1 Ratings
34% above category average
RealVNC Connect
-
Ratings
Attended device access10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Unattended device access9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile device access9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Virtual device access10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple concurrent sessions9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
Panda Systems Management
-
Ratings
RealVNC Connect
7.3
32 Ratings
8% below category average
Screen sharing00 Ratings9.128 Ratings
File transfer00 Ratings8.015 Ratings
Instant message00 Ratings6.119 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings6.09 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings9.030 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings8.919 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings4.76 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings7.116 Ratings
Session record00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Annotations00 Ratings5.36 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings9.011 Ratings
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User Ratings
Panda Systems ManagementRealVNC Connect
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(3 ratings)
8.0
(37 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(8 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
7.0
(2 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Panda Systems ManagementRealVNC Connect
Likelihood to Recommend
WatchGuard Technologies
Panda Systems Management is well suited for small to medium sized organizations looking for a tool to centralize asset management not only physical but also assist with rapid deployment of patches, applications, etc. It proves also to be very beneficial as permits (to and extent) to do troubleshooting without interfering or interrupting end users.
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RealVNC
It is very easy to use if the remote device is already set up to receive connections, so if you are setting up devices before deploying them, it is a great tool to have. It is well-suited to use when shadowing users or using it as a teaching tool. There are other products that are better if you are trying to help someone on a one-use basis.
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Pros
WatchGuard Technologies
  • Remote access. It's as good as any other on the market. It also allows for RDP connections which is a nice feature.
  • Inventory management. We get some great insight from the reports we can run.
  • Quick Jobs. If there's an app or service you use, there may be a quick job to install and update it remotely.
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RealVNC
  • VNC Connect does an excellent job in remotely connecting to a computer through either your local area network or even another computer on the internet. As long as the VNC Connect services is installed and the client is running in the background.
  • VNC Connect provides password protection to prevent unauthorized users from attempting to remotely access your computer. There's an option to have a separate password to remotely view vs view & access a computer. You can even add an additional level of security by turning on the feature to require Windows login credentials.
  • VNC Connect provides an additional set of controls after a remote connection has been established with another computer. You can have special keystrokes like Ctrl+Alt+Del sent as a command sequence to the other computer as well as access more than a single screen when in use at the remote computer location.
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Cons
WatchGuard Technologies
  • Licensing. With the possibility of monthly splitting
  • Integration with firewalls even outside the corporate network
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RealVNC
  • Its a pretty straight forward product - I would like to see more tools with a "wow" factor.
  • Panel colors are blah - I would like more eye-catching colors.
  • A more consistent look with all platforms - like Mac & PC.
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Likelihood to Renew
WatchGuard Technologies
No answers on this topic
RealVNC
VNC is a solid product for the price. It simply works and its reliable across different platforms. Some products state they work well in the Mac environment but don't deliver. This one does what it says. Connections are reliable, but of course, this depends on internet connections. The product works well over wireless connections as well. It delivers on what a remote tool should deliver on. My technicians are happy with the product and customers appreciate the ease of use when letting us connect to their systems. Some also appreciate the remote support while they are multi-task.
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Usability
WatchGuard Technologies
No answers on this topic
RealVNC
It's a niche product and in that niche they try to cater to as many use cases as they can. Other as a TCO aspect i don't see many use cases where you can't use this product as the one tool for all remote session use cases in your company
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Support Rating
WatchGuard Technologies
We rate and recommend Panda Systems Management not only because it is a very effective and very cost effective solution that pays itself for us (ROI) extremely fast, but also due to all reason described previously and possibly a few more I'm sure we missed here. I do have to says tech support for this solution sometimes leave a bit to be desired.
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RealVNC
VNC Connect is a reliable product that has been around for a long time. It is reasonably priced and works well in the Mac & PC environment. When you have a small team that supports many users we need tools that we can rely upon and that will get the job done on the first try. Many customers appreciate the quick assistance and can multi-task while our team works on their computer issues remotely. From a customer service point of view, this tool gives us transparency and efficient effectiveness.
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Online Training
WatchGuard Technologies
No answers on this topic
RealVNC
The training is very informative, quick and to the point. All of the details one would need are present so the user doesn't have to go searching for additional information just to use the application. The layout of the training was also neat and concise, some of the other training sessions for other companies I've done in the past were confusing and not well thought out, this one is much more superior
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Implementation Rating
WatchGuard Technologies
No answers on this topic
RealVNC
No problem at all, love the product.
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Alternatives Considered
WatchGuard Technologies
Panda is a bit of a greatest hits between some of these other things. I feel like GoToAssist has a stronger remote support option, but Panda is more convenient. Kaseya has a ton of features, but from an ease of use standpoint, Panda seems stronger. Spiceworks has a fine inventory system but it lacks features. I added Azure as well since we are a 365 shop and Azure supplies a lot of the same visibility that Panda does. However it is a completely different animal, and it's way easier to hop into Panda and get what you need than get waaay more data than necessary from Azure/Azure AD/ATP.
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RealVNC
VNC is light and sleek with the quick setup, was impressed with the quick setup despite poor Internet connection outdoor. TeamViewer is good, but the pricing is not as good as VNC. Both do the basic job, but VNC still outperform TeamViewer in terms of performance and ease of use.
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Return on Investment
WatchGuard Technologies
  • It has facilitated us in the management of controls on the various clients, reducing the cost of human resources
  • Thanks to the alerts, in case of intrusion, it is possible to intervene promptly
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RealVNC
  • I have just used the software for about 1 month and so far so god. I am saving time whenever I can access my client's computers from my desk as opposed to having to leave my office to go to their offices. Saves me time and the client money.
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ScreenShots

RealVNC Connect Screenshots

Screenshot of the Device List in the Connect v8 desktop appScreenshot of On-Demand Assist, which can be used to start a remote support session using a single-use code.