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ConnectWise ScreenConnect

Overview

What is ConnectWise ScreenConnect?

ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote support, access, and meeting solution. With it, users can utilize remote support and access to repair computers, provide updates, and manage machines. Users can also conduct online seminars and presentations using remote meetings.

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ConnectWise Control is a versatile remote support software that offers a wide range of use cases for IT departments, support teams, and …
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Popular Features

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  • Screen sharing (583)
    9.4
    94%
  • Over-the-Internet remote session (589)
    9.3
    93%
  • Remote management of servers & workstations (506)
    9.2
    92%
  • File transfer (556)
    8.5
    85%

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Pricing

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What is ConnectWise ScreenConnect?

ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote support, access, and meeting solution. With it, users can utilize remote support and access to repair computers, provide updates, and manage machines. Users can also conduct online seminars and presentations using remote meetings.

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://screenconnect.connectwise.com/p…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Features

Remote Administration

Remote administration software is used to control a computer from a remote location.

8.3
Avg 8.3
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Product Details

What is ConnectWise ScreenConnect?

ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote support, access and meeting solution. With this solution, the user can use remote support and access to repair computers, provide updates, and manage machines. Users can also conduct online seminars and presentations using remote meetings.

ConnectWise ScreenConnect Screenshots

Screenshot of The guest page, where end-users enter a code to join a session with a technicianScreenshot of Connecting from a Windows machine to a macOS machineScreenshot of The Extension Marketplace, where administrators can install and configure new features and integrationsScreenshot of The Access view of the Host page, where a technician can connect to unattended machinesScreenshot of The toolbox menu, which allows technicians to store and run executables, scripts, and other frequently-used filesScreenshot of the Host page, where a command can be run directly without connecting to the machineScreenshot of the Toolbox, which can be personal or shared. It is used to run small scripts and other tools on a remote device.Screenshot of ConnectWise ScreenConnect supports Linux distributions.

ConnectWise ScreenConnect Video

ConnectWise ScreenConnect Integrations

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ConnectWise ScreenConnect Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Mac
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote support, access, and meeting solution. With it, users can utilize remote support and access to repair computers, provide updates, and manage machines. Users can also conduct online seminars and presentations using remote meetings.

TeamViewer, GoTo Resolve, and BeyondTrust Remote Support are common alternatives for ConnectWise ScreenConnect.

Reviewers rate Screen sharing highest, with a score of 9.4.

The most common users of ConnectWise ScreenConnect are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

ConnectWise Control is a versatile remote support software that offers a wide range of use cases for IT departments, support teams, and businesses. Users have found the software to be an essential tool for providing remote technical support to end users. With ConnectWise Control, IT departments can diagnose and address problems quickly and effectively, eliminating the need for physical visits to workstations. The software allows for easy remote login and access to user computers, simplifying PC management and troubleshooting.

ConnectWise Control is also used for remote administration, patching, and help desk troubleshooting in a cloud environment. It offers a toolbox feature that allows technicians to quickly download necessary tools for the job on clients' computers, making support sessions more efficient. The software is employed by managed IT providers to offer remote support to clients, allowing technicians to connect to client machines and resolve technical issues. It is also utilized by IT consultants as their exclusive remote control software, providing fast and dependable remote access to equipment in the field.

Additionally, ConnectWise Control is used for remote access, support, and training purposes in organizations with multiple locations or remote workers. The software facilitates collaboration and flexibility between employees in different geographical locations by enabling remote access and screen sharing. It is chosen by support roles in cross-platform environments due to its compatibility with various operating systems. Users appreciate the ease of use and the ability to control remote systems from anywhere in the world.

ConnectWise Control has proven valuable across different industries such as web hosting businesses, schools, bookkeepers, and service desk teams. The software's functionality and reliability have made it a preferred choice for IT departments and MSPs who require efficient remote support solutions. Users find that it saves time, streamlines operations, and impresses customers with its speed.

Overall, ConnectWise Control offers a comprehensive suite of features that cater to the diverse needs of IT departments, support teams, and businesses. Its ability to provide quick and reliable remote support, access to computers and servers, and compatibility with various platforms make it a go-to solution for those seeking efficient and effective remote control software.

ConnectWise Control garners frequent recommendations from users based on their experiences. The most common recommendations include its ease of use and learnability, particularly for Chromebook users. Users appreciate the product's reliability, describing it as solid and dependable. Additionally, ConnectWise Control is praised for its integration capabilities, seamlessly working with other tools and systems. Users suggest trying the trial version, as they find exceptional support provided by the company. Furthermore, users note that ConnectWise Control constantly improves its functionality based on user feedback, indicating a commitment to enhancing the product over time.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

(1-25 of 613)
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John Besedic | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (12)
91.66666666666666%
9.2
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
100%
10.0
Instant message
100%
10.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
100%
10.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
September 08, 2023

Best remote for the money

Michael Nelson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (9)
100%
10.0
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
100%
10.0
Instant message
100%
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (14)
60.71428571428571%
6.1
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
70%
7.0
Instant message
80%
8.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
20%
2.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
90%
9.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
90%
9.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
50%
5.0
Centralized management dashboard
60%
6.0
Session record
60%
6.0
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
60%
6.0
Multi-platform remote control
70%
7.0
August 22, 2022

CW review

Richard Chase | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (10)
96%
9.6
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
100%
10.0
Instant message
100%
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
80%
8.0
Session record
80%
8.0
Monitoring and Alerts
100%
10.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (11)
77.27272727272728%
7.7
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
50%
5.0
Instant message
100%
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (14)
26.428571428571427%
2.6
Screen sharing
90%
9.0
File transfer
90%
9.0
Instant message
90%
9.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
N/A
N/A
Initiate remote control from mobile
10%
1.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
90%
9.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
N/A
N/A
Session record
N/A
N/A
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
N/A
N/A
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (14)
80.71428571428571%
8.1
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
100%
10.0
Instant message
80%
8.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
100%
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
100%
10.0
Monitoring and Alerts
50%
5.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (14)
80%
8.0
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
80%
8.0
Instant message
90%
9.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
60%
6.0
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
60%
6.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
90%
9.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
90%
9.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
70%
7.0
Remote Active Directory® management
80%
8.0
Centralized management dashboard
70%
7.0
Session record
80%
8.0
Annotations
90%
9.0
Monitoring and Alerts
70%
7.0
Multi-platform remote control
90%
9.0
Score 5 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (14)
71.42857142857143%
7.1
Screen sharing
80%
8.0
File transfer
60%
6.0
Instant message
50%
5.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
80%
8.0
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
40%
4.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
80%
8.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
70%
7.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
80%
8.0
Remote Active Directory® management
80%
8.0
Centralized management dashboard
80%
8.0
Session record
70%
7.0
Annotations
60%
6.0
Monitoring and Alerts
80%
8.0
Multi-platform remote control
90%
9.0
Sam Livermore, MCP, iTIL | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (14)
41.42857142857143%
4.1
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
80%
8.0
Instant message
N/A
N/A
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
N/A
N/A
Remote Active Directory® management
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
N/A
N/A
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
Remote Administration (14)
47.142857142857146%
4.7
Screen sharing
90%
9.0
File transfer
80%
8.0
Instant message
70%
7.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
60%
6.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
80%
8.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
80%
8.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
80%
8.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
N/A
N/A
Session record
50%
5.0
Annotations
70%
7.0
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
N/A
N/A
Cameron Rainey | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (14)
61.42857142857143%
6.1
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
90%
9.0
Instant message
50%
5.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
10%
1.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
10%
1.0
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
100%
10.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (14)
47.857142857142854%
4.8
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
80%
8.0
Instant message
80%
8.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
70%
7.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
60%
6.0
Session record
N/A
N/A
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
80%
8.0
Ian Hansen | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (14)
80%
8.0
Screen sharing
90%
9.0
File transfer
100%
10.0
Instant message
100%
10.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
80%
8.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
70%
7.0
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
80%
8.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (11)
92.72727272727273%
9.3
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
90%
9.0
Instant message
100%
10.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
90%
9.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
80%
8.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
90%
9.0
Session record
80%
8.0
Annotations
90%
9.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Adam Friedli | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (14)
64.28571428571429%
6.4
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
100%
10.0
Instant message
100%
10.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
100%
10.0
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
N/A
N/A
Evan Kent | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (13)
42.30769230769231%
4.2
Screen sharing
90%
9.0
File transfer
90%
9.0
Instant message
N/A
N/A
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
80%
8.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
80%
8.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
10%
1.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
N/A
N/A
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
N/A
N/A
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (14)
67.14285714285714%
6.7
Screen sharing
90%
9.0
File transfer
80%
8.0
Instant message
60%
6.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
70%
7.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
90%
9.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
50%
5.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
80%
8.0
Centralized management dashboard
80%
8.0
Session record
90%
9.0
Annotations
50%
5.0
Monitoring and Alerts
40%
4.0
Multi-platform remote control
60%
6.0
Sudhashen Naicker | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (14)
52.857142857142854%
5.3
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
100%
10.0
Instant message
100%
10.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
80%
8.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
60%
6.0
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (9)
87.77777777777779%
8.8
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
90%
9.0
Instant message
90%
9.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
80%
8.0
Centralized management dashboard
70%
7.0
Session record
70%
7.0
Annotations
90%
9.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Daren Anderson, MSIS | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (14)
90%
9.0
Screen sharing
90%
9.0
File transfer
90%
9.0
Instant message
90%
9.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
90%
9.0
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
90%
9.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
90%
9.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
90%
9.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
90%
9.0
Remote Active Directory® management
90%
9.0
Centralized management dashboard
90%
9.0
Session record
90%
9.0
Annotations
90%
9.0
Monitoring and Alerts
90%
9.0
Multi-platform remote control
90%
9.0
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (14)
85.71428571428571%
8.6
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
100%
10.0
Instant message
100%
10.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
100%
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
100%
10.0
Monitoring and Alerts
100%
10.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (13)
97.69230769230771%
9.8
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
100%
10.0
Instant message
100%
10.0
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
100%
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
100%
10.0
Monitoring and Alerts
70%
7.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Marc Bressman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (13)
16.923076923076923%
1.7
Screen sharing
40%
4.0
File transfer
20%
2.0
Instant message
20%
2.0
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
10%
1.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
40%
4.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
20%
2.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
20%
2.0
Remote Active Directory® management
10%
1.0
Centralized management dashboard
10%
1.0
Session record
N/A
N/A
Annotations
20%
2.0
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
10%
1.0
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (14)
53.57142857142857%
5.4
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
100%
10.0
Instant message
N/A
N/A
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
100%
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
N/A
N/A
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
70%
7.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
80%
8.0
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
N/A
N/A
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