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Pros
"Unattended access is the most important feature.""it gives me the ability to remotely connect to machines that I manage without user intervention.""It's very low maintenance.""The remote management piece is the most valuable aspect of the solution for us due to the fact that we can support our clients after hours.""Remote connect via webpage. I use it to support employees when I am not in the office or when they are at a remote location.""The flexibility to manage bandwidth and organize connections, and the price, make ConnectWise a really good choice.""Due to the fact that we can help our clients virtually, the solution has allowed us to reduce our travel costs by about 90%.""Session groups and triggers are the most valuable features, because they make a greater degree of organization possible. Greater degree of organization is valuable to my organization, because we have many sessions to handle."

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"The installation is almost instant.""This solution has allowed us to have a highly flexible remote access solution in DR/BC situations.""I can do anything from a remote desktop as if I were sitting at my own PC.""The technical support is good.""The solution is very quick to set up."

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"There could be improvement to the remote command line tools.""The solution is a little bit complicated when you want to implement it.""I really didn't care for the onboarding process and it is something that should be improved.""I would like ConnectWise Control to be more transparent on the real costs to renew their license.""Mobile interface.""At the moment, there's absolutely no specific feature that we actually need additionally since all the features that we need are available.""They could provide a toolbox for the plan I'm on.""We have had issues. We have had circumstances, for reasons we don't know, where the service will stop running, and when the service stops running that computer no longer becomes reachable. We haven't really seen that so much on desktops, but we have seen that happen quite frequently on server operating systems, Server 2008, Server 2012. You can install the product and then a week down the road it will just stop."

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"Integration could be improved. I'd prefer if the solution could integrate with our support and report tools as well as our timesheet reporting.""The pricing has tripled in a small amount of time and there is not three times better service.""If the PC is hung then it requires a reboot."

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  • "Good price and works well."
  • "Their licensing model is good, their pricing model is good, their service is good; bandwidth is excellent. They're consistent."
  • "I think the product's pricing is a good value. I paid $600 a year and that was fine for me. It was about $50 a month. Licensing is all very straightforward."
  • "It is priced well and it is still a great value. Although I have been reading a lot about Splashtop. They are getting pretty competitive on their pricing, including a fairly easy to use remote support for mobile applications, like iOS and Android."
  • "Pricing is fair for Control and the licensing is simple."
  • "The cloud version is relatively inexpensive, but the on-premise version is expensive if you do not need three technicians, only one or two for concurrent sessions."
  • "It is priced fairly."
  • "Make sure you have enough licensing for all the techs that you have."
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  • "We pay approximately 2,000 Euros a year for the solution. The licensing is all-inclusive; you don't have to pay for extra add-ons or services."
  • "It was cheap and now it is comparably expensive. It costs me $484 to use the solution with just two physical PCs."
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    Also Known As
    ConnectWise Control, ScreenConnect
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    Overview

    With ConnectWise ScreenConnect, you can seamlessly connect to desktops, mobile devices, and more, ensuring that customer downtime is a thing of the past. With world-class security features, including AES-256 encryption and two-factor authentication, ConnectWise ScreenConnect is ready to safeguard your interactions right out of the box. What sets ConnectWise ScreenConnect apart is the power of customization – white-label your software with hundreds of appearance options to showcase your unique brand in every support interaction. In the ScreenConnect Support Premium edition, experience ConnectWise View, enabling live stream sessions for real-time hardware troubleshooting via the user's mobile device camera. Plus, with our robust configurability and granular permissions, you can tailor the experience to your exact needs, equipping your team with the precise access they require.

    GoToMyPC is a remote access platform that enables professionals to access, manage, and transfer files, data, and programs from remote desktops. AES encryption, dual passwords, and end-to-end authentication are included in the platform; these ensure safe access to hosts and clients using desktops, iPads, iPhones, and Android devices.

    GoToMyPC allows businesses to issue URL invites to guest users, allowing for one-time sessions for demonstrations, technical support, and presentations, among other things. Role-based permissions, screen zoom, remote printing, Wi-Fi network management, secure login, user & account management, and API access are all features that are included in the solution. In addition, professionals can use the document editing feature to cut, copy, and paste content between connected devices.

    GoToMyPC can help users access the device keyboard, auto-correction, and Bluetooth support.

    Managers can use reports to track sessions and acquire insight into the time, connection type, and duration of connections.

    GoToMyPC Features

    GoToMyPC has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Remote access: Work on your device from any location. Remote deployment and simple installation. Users can download GoToMyPC and use it to deploy, install, and configure their computer from any location.
    • Robust security: Stay safe with 256-bit AES encryption, multi-factor authentication, dual passwords, and host access credentials.
    • Stability: Real-Time Diagnostics provides continuous insight into your connectivity status while allowing you to connect in seconds and experience highly stable in-session performance.
    • Remote printing capability: Send documents to printers on your remote or local computer.
    • Simple privacy: To preserve your privacy, simply lock the remote keyboard and turn off the computer's screen.
    • Easy diagnostics when issues arise: You'll have complete visibility into device connectivity and performance with Real-Time Diagnostics, so you won't have to wait for answers. With in-dashboard fix suggestions, Real-Time Diagnostics empowers you to resolve common connectivity issues caused by your computer's hardware, Internet / Wi-Fi, or RAM.
    • File transferring: Transfer a file between machines with ease. No more sending files to oneself via email. Support for multi-monitors. View all monitors linked to your PC.
    • Shortcuts to desktop: Create shortcuts to your PC that skip the browser's normal login page.
    • Guest invitations: Invite someone to join you on your computer for a short time. This is ideal for demonstrations or technical support.
    • Sound: Listen to your music or voicemail on the computer you're using.
    • Usage reports: Keep track of your connections, including their origin, time, type, and duration.
    • Free support and upgrades: Free software upgrades, service upgrades, and technical support are available 24/7.
    • Bitdefender-powered GoTo Antivirus: Safeguard your PCs from cyber-threats such as malware, viruses, and sophisticated internet threats.

    GoToMyPC Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing GoToMyPC. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Boost productivity: Access everything you need to get your job done securely when away from the office, while giving exceptional service to your colleagues, customers, or teams.
    • Access all your work from home: Work on your files, applications, and programs, and network as if you were at your desk in real time.

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    The Lubitz Financial Group, Stitely & Kartsetter PLLC
    Top Industries
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    Hospitality Company11%
    Healthcare Company11%
    Media Company11%
    Wellness & Fitness Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Non Profit6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise51%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise43%
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    ConnectWise ScreenConnect is ranked 9th in Remote Access with 37 reviews while GoToMyPC is ranked 24th in Remote Access. ConnectWise ScreenConnect is rated 8.4, while GoToMyPC is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of ConnectWise ScreenConnect writes "Multifeatured remote access software which offers security, stability, and easy scalability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of GoToMyPC writes "Accessing multiple PCs from remote locations is easy and reliable with this solution". ConnectWise ScreenConnect is most compared with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, Check Point Remote Access VPN, TeamViewer, LogMeIn Pro and BeyondTrust Remote Support, whereas GoToMyPC is most compared with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, TeamViewer, GoToAssist, VNC Connect and LogMeIn Pro.

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