Remoting into a session at a snap of a finger
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What is Chrome Remote Desktop?
Chrome Remote Desktop from Google is a cross-platform remote administration and remote desktop tool that requires the Chrome browser and an extension.
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- Over-the-Internet remote session (18)10.0100%
- Initiate remote control from mobile (16)10.0100%
- Screen sharing (17)8.989%
- Remote management of servers & workstations (16)7.171%
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What is Chrome Remote Desktop?
Chrome Remote Desktop from Google is a cross-platform remote administration and remote desktop tool that requires the Chrome browser and an extension.
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Chrome Remote Desktop from Google is a cross-platform remote administration and remote desktop tool that requires the Chrome browser and an extension.
Reviewers rate Over-the-Internet remote session and Initiate remote control from mobile highest, with a score of 10.
The most common users of Chrome Remote Desktop are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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May 19, 2022
Remoting into a session at a snap of a finger
Chrome Remote Desktop seems to be a an easy to use and efficient program. Such as TeamViewer, however TeamViewer offers more program features such as able to control a device's function (shutting down, restarting, audio input, cmd etc). With those added program features I believe Chrome Remote Desktop can almost be up to par with TeamViewer.
Most of the other software solutions come at a cost for the licensing, and it is usually not cheap, given that you need to have commercial licensing for a business/organization. Also, with the other remote desktop solutions, there is more of a learning curve in order to use, them. With Chrome Remote Desktop that is not the case. Lastly, some of the problems that were seen in some of the paid commercial solutions, have not been seen with Chrome Remote Desktop.
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I loved working with Chrome rather than TeamViewer as It gives me better and more features.
No one can beat Chrome Remote Desktop's price! But that price (free) means something--missing features, limited support. For true business use, access to multiple machines, robust support, etc., I'd go with one of the more expensive options.
December 13, 2019
Can't beat it for free!
We selected Chrome Remote Desktop because it was a free alternative that gives us the functionalities that we need.
December 12, 2019
A good backup option and free alternative
It's a free client-less solution that is simple to use. It does require Chrome installed and the agent installed to make it work.
November 07, 2019
Chrome Remote Desktop enables you to view all your PCs at once
I've used TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Go to My PC, and Microsoft Remote Desktop to access PCs remotely. Chrome Remote Desktop is one of the best remote desktop programs. The other programs are more expensive and provide fewer features than Chrome Remote Desktop. It is much easier to switch among multiple PCs using Chrome Remote Desktop than some of the other mentioned programs.
November 06, 2019
Chrome Remote Desktop is better than most
Chrome Remote Desktop is much more user-friendly that Symantec Endpoint Protection. Support is marginally better with Chrome as well.
Symantec's solution is hard to set up and admin, it also uses a lot of memory that can only be freed with rebooting. The downside to memory usage I suppose can be offset by encryption gains.
Symantec's solution is hard to set up and admin, it also uses a lot of memory that can only be freed with rebooting. The downside to memory usage I suppose can be offset by encryption gains.
February 04, 2019
Best cross-platform remote sharing tool on the market
TeamViewer is good but it won't let you connect to your devices as seamlessly as Chrome Remote Desktop does. Also, TeamViewer is pricey. Some of our non-technical users faced slight challenges learning on how to operate TeamViewer, which definitely is not the case ever since we started to use Chrome Remote Desktop.
November 09, 2018
Chrome Remote Desktops reduces costs!
August 08, 2018
The Handy Remote Desktop Software
This has pretty relevant tools in assisting as well.
- Chrome RDP and Citrix
Still up in the air about which solution is best. We're actually leaning towards Windows RDP via Citrix session right now. It is secure, fast, and easy.
TeamViewer is much easier for less tech-savvy users to set up, and you can walk them through it over the phone if necessary ("Just google 'TeamViewer' and click 'Download'". However, TeamViewer wants to update VERY regularly and sometimes doesn't connect reliably. We've never had a problem with Chrome Remote Desktop once it's set up.
July 28, 2017
Google Chrome - Free, if you can handle it.
Bomgar is probably one of the best support/Unattended remote access solutions out there. LogMeIn is a close second. However, the cost of both these solutions can be daunting. However, a third option, Jump Desktop, is slick since it uses a propriety 'fluid' streaming protocol combined with the option to use remote desktop via proxy. For my personal needs I find using Jump Desktop better. However, for business, I turn to Bomgar.
March 27, 2017
The Perfect Remote Support Tool for your Chrome Devices!
- TeamViewer, RealVNC and VNC
Chrome Remote Desktop compliments the Google for Work Admin suites perfectly, you can deploy this application to all your devices via policy from google, it's easy to use from the operators point of view and allows for a quick seamless connection to your device, the cost is relative and provides a service that is mandatory for our business to succeed in supporting our technology, other application we're too robust or wanted to re-invent the wheel. This tool was perfect from the start and any organization using the power of Google should look into using this tool to support and of their chrome devices.
March 14, 2017
Great app for desktop remote control!
I've used RealVNC but it takes much longer to set up RealVNC in the past. More firewall setup. Not as secure in my opinion.
June 07, 2016
Chrome RDP, your best mobile RDP
- LogMeIn, Windows Remote Desktop and pcAnywhre
Hands down Chrome Remote Desktop is the best option available if you find yourself mobile and without access to a laptop/PC. In some cases, I would say that this application outperforms the native Windows Remote Desktop application. However, there are some features missing, perhaps local to the Andriod OS or the phone platform such as keyboard options and mouse speed control.