Powerful versital software
December 05, 2018

Powerful versital software

David A. Smucker | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with ConnectWise Control (formerly ScreenConnect)

I use ConnectWise Control for client support and group meetings.
  • Fast connectivity to clients.
  • Nice set of tools with remote printing and drag and drop file transfer.
  • Broad support for multi-platform, Windows, Android, Mac.
  • Powerful and highly customizable and configurable.
  • Decent tech support usually available.
  • Screen resolution could be better at times.
  • No group meeting phone number available which requires use of 3rd party system.
  • There is no dashboard showing screen activity on active connections.
  • There is no console that is not browser based.
  • There is a high learning curve to setup, maintenance and upgrading. Although it is a robust product.
  • Remote logins are too many steps.
  • Multi-monitor support could be improved.
  • Tighter integration / search capabilities with Outlook Addressbooks when generating emails.
  • One set of tools for remote control, meetings and pc management. This avoids two programs. Although a separate phone conference call provider is still required unfortunately.
  • Remote printing and file transfer are nice features allowing for end-users to use as an alternative to RDP. We are moving away from terminal services.
  • Ease of license management is nice.
I use it for remote support of hundreds of PCs and servers, as well as meetings. It is nice to not have to use two different products for remote support and group meetings. Although there are no phone capabilities, at least screen sharing is available.

ConnectWise ScreenConnect Feature Ratings

Screen sharing
9
File transfer
9
Instant message
8
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
8
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
8
Over-the-Internet remote session
9
Initiate remote control from mobile
8
Remote management of servers & workstations
9
Remote Active Directory® management
Not Rated
Centralized management dashboard
5
Session record
5
Annotations
5
Monitoring and Alerts
4
Multi-platform remote control
9