pcAnywhere (Discontinued) vs. RemotePC

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
pcAnywhere (Discontinued)
Score 3.2 out of 10
N/A
PcAnywhere was remote administration software from established security software vendor Symantec. The application reached end of life in 2014.N/A
RemotePC
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
RemotePC is a remote access solution that allows consumers, businesses and IT professionals to access and control their PCs & Macs remotely from any device including iOS/Android. Connect to remote computers to work from home or anywhere. RemotePC lets the user access remote computers directly via the web, with no software installation required. Includes plans for consumers, small businesses, and large enterprises. IT Technicians can take advantage of RemotePC HelpDesk to connect…
$29.50
per year
Pricing
pcAnywhere (Discontinued)RemotePC
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Consumer
$29.50
per year 1 computer
SOHO
$99.50
per year 10 computers
HelpDesk
$99.50
per year unlimited computers
Team
$299.50
per year 50 computers
Enterprise
$599.50
per year 100 computers
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
pcAnywhere (Discontinued)RemotePC
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsRemotePC offers regular first year discounts for all plans.
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
pcAnywhere (Discontinued)RemotePC
Features
pcAnywhere (Discontinued)RemotePC
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
pcAnywhere (Discontinued)
9.0
1 Ratings
13% above category average
RemotePC
9.3
32 Ratings
16% above category average
File transfer9.01 Ratings9.427 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session9.01 Ratings9.431 Ratings
Screen sharing00 Ratings9.432 Ratings
Instant message00 Ratings9.319 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings8.921 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings9.322 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management00 Ratings9.211 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings9.015 Ratings
Session record00 Ratings9.417 Ratings
Annotations00 Ratings9.210 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings9.322 Ratings
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Enterprises
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Score 9.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
pcAnywhere (Discontinued)RemotePC
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(1 ratings)
9.9
(33 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.7
(13 ratings)
User Testimonials
pcAnywhere (Discontinued)RemotePC
Likelihood to Recommend
Discontinued Products
Synmantec pcAnywhere is excellent when you require a secure remote connection, and you have enough computational power and internet bandwidth.
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IDrive
While at the office, I needed documents from my home PC. I was able to use the browser at the office to access my home PC, grab the document and download it. You can also browse the web from work via your home PC, if you know what I mean. Framerates are great, so it felt natural the whole time. Also the app works on Android without any issues
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Pros
Discontinued Products
  • Multiple connections
  • Cross-platform
  • Decent UX
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IDrive
  • Easy setup, Within minutes of Installation I was up and running
  • Security - OTP 2-Factor authentication, passed security testing.
  • Performance - Though I have not fully pushed the boundary it performs as if I was sitting at my desk at home from an Android tablet in the parking lot of work.
  • Value - We all have taken a gamble when buying a product. This is one of the purchases that I am actually happy with. It is a great value for what you get.
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Cons
Discontinued Products
  • Sometimes it is too slow
  • Consumes too much bandwidth
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IDrive
  • long waiting time to initiate connection compare to competitors
  • total lack of keyboard translation between macOS - Windows. No keyboard configuration options at all. I don't recommend macOS users, and non-english keyboard layout users.
  • Key combination transfer doesn't work or behaves strange
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Likelihood to Renew
Discontinued Products
No answers on this topic
IDrive
I still find value in this tool. If I needed to increase computers supported, I would need to revaluate pricing concerns.
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Usability
Discontinued Products
No answers on this topic
IDrive
At this point I have no issue with RemotePC's overall usability. It continues to meet my needs for what is required for me to run my business. I would like to see continued improvements with RemotePC's allowing me to continue to work remotely. Waking or starting the computer would be a plus.
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Alternatives Considered
Discontinued Products
[We chose Synamtec pcAnywhere because] its embedded both-direction encryption exceeds the industry requirements.
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IDrive
Although TeamViewer stands as the top product for remote support, the same goes for its pricing. A small business like ours wouldn't be able to afford software like TeamViewer and we would never be using most of its features. On the other end, Splashtop is an affordable option, but its deployment is a little too complicated. RemotePC was our choice, with an easy deployment process and a pricing program that's easy to understand and within our budget.
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Return on Investment
Discontinued Products
  • It allows us to comply with the latest safe browsing requirements.
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IDrive
  • Zero friction remote access on demand
  • Very competitive priced
  • Saving 2 hours travel time per session
  • Saving 30 min reporting per session
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