LogMeIn Central vs Microsoft Configuration Manager comparison

The compared GoTo and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. GoTo is ranked #14 in RMM , and holds a 3.4% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #6 in SM , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 4.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of GoTo users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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91% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

LogMeIn Central

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (14th)

Microsoft Configuration Man...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Distribution (1st), Server Monitoring (6th), Configuration Management (3rd), Patch Management (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Systems Management solutions, they serve different purposes. LogMeIn Central is designed for Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) and holds a mindshare of 3.4%, down 4.7% compared to last year.
Microsoft Configuration Manager, on the other hand, focuses on Server Monitoring, holds 4.0% mindshare, down 6.5% since last year.

Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
LogMeIn Central	3.4%
Kaseya VSA	15.0%
NinjaOne	12.0%
Other	69.6%

Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)

Server Monitoring Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Configuration Manager	4.0%
Zabbix	13.4%
Checkmk	6.6%
Other	76.0%

Server Monitoring

Featured Reviews

Kelsey Braun

Information Technology Specialist at Allegheny Coupling

Has good stability and an easy initial setup process

We use the solution for remote access control and endpoint protection features The solution has the best remote access control and protection features. They should provide intermediate device limit options. It would be helpful for users who require more remote control capabilities than the lower…

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Narendar S

Senior System Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

Centralized endpoint control has streamlined deployments and improved security compliance

In my experience, the best features of Microsoft Configuration Manager are software deployments and updates, OSD, hardware and software inventory, compliance and configuration baseline, reporting and monitoring, and integration with Intune hybrid management. These features make endpoint management efficient and scalable. The feature I rely on the most day-to-day is software deployment and patch management. It keeps endpoints updated and secure with minimal manual effort. Inventory and compliance monitoring are also important, but daily deployments are critical. Microsoft Configuration Manager has had a significant positive impact on our organization in several ways: improved efficiency, enhanced security and compliance, standardization, scalability, and visibility reporting. Overall, Microsoft Configuration Manager has helped us save time, reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and maintain strong control over our endpoints. One of the biggest impacts Microsoft Configuration Manager has had on efficiency is the reduced manual work for software deployment and patching. For example, deploying a new application or security updates to hundreds or thousands of devices previously required several days of manual effort, including running scripts, checking devices individually, and validating installation. With Microsoft Configuration Manager, these tasks are automated and managed, allowing deployments to complete in hours rather than days. We also have automated reporting for deployment success and compliance which saved the IT team significant time that used to be spent gathering and reconciling inventory data from multiple tools.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The initial setup was very easy."

"This solution has allowed granular permission access to machines, very consistent and solid most of the time."

"If you need unattended access, then LogMeIn; I haven't found anything better."

"When the pandemic hit, it worked out well because we already had the clients installed on it and we were able to remote in to do the work the same as if they were sitting there."

"I have called for help to their technical support, and they have been extremely helpful."

"The alerts are helpful."

"Remote access, we can remote access our clients, the workstation servers."

"The biggest thing is remote access, to be able to get inside our network to be able to fix problems."

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"Offers good patching."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is the availability of being able to manage the Microsoft estate. It handles many areas, such as asset management and tracking."

"With the right administrator, application deployment can do wonders."

"Automation of operating system, application, and update deployments massively reduces IT operations effort."

"I like the data collection."

"Microsoft Configuration Manager helps with patch management."

"I have found the solution to be scalable. We have around 50,000 users using the solution."

"The solution is user-friendly and easy to learn."

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Cons

"It is easy to get locked out, which is something that needs to be improved."

"The only thing I found is that they've gotten very, very expensive over the years."

"Compared to other products, I feel that their biggest weakness has been customer service. They are very nice, but things take forever to resolve."

"The solution is expensive as hell."

"It's not really a true RMM product but more of just a remote access."

"Do not use the technical support."

"While I am not in charge of the finances, I do know that the solution is expensive as hell."

"I have had issues where LogMeIn has not been useful, then we have not been able to work that day. This happens probably two or three times a year."

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"It needs to be able to load faster during deployment and the new release could include this ability."

"I think SCCM can improve whatever details they shared with the integration partner. There was a lot of junk software and data."

"Our company would prefer not rebooting computers while people are using them. There seems to be no strategy behind it."

"I would like to see an agentless version of the solution."

"It would be of benefit if Configuration Manager could be connected/integrated with multiple Microsoft Intune subscriptions rather than just one (the current limit)."

"Built in PowerShell cmdlets would be a nice feature because managing clients remotely can be a pain without knowing the WMI calls to run."

"The product needs to improve scalability."

"It is not easy to get good technical support, especially at level one."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It really is an expensive product for me."

"The only thing I found is that they've gotten very, very expensive over the years. I started out with about about 100 users on it. Two years ago it was about $600 for 100 users. Now, it's that price for 25 users."

"Coming from where it was free, it's getting to be expensive."

"The solution's price is reasonable."

"The price needs improvement. It is ridiculously expensive now, and no features have really changed."

"It is a little pricey. I have more than five seats, so I pay a $1000/year."

"We've been trying to nail its cost down ourselves, and it is a disaster in that area because you get different numbers all the time. They say this is what it is, but the numbers don't make a lot of sense to me. I know that the numbers change. So, the more you have, the less they are per seat, but I don't really understand where those breakdowns are. Its billing is confusing. It is definitely the worst part. For 7,500 seats, it might be between 2,250 and 2,700 a month. It is somewhere in there."

"The price is a little high but it's competitive. The licensing process is fairly easy."

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"I rate the price of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager an eight out of ten."

"There is an annual license needed to use the solution."

"The licensing is good because they have various options, depending on what you are looking for."

"Overall, I think it's fine. It's pretty much in-line because there are ways to offset it with the Office 365 licensing."

"Pricing is negotiable with Microsoft, depending upon which of their packages you choose."

"The price could be better."

"I would rate the cost as eight out of ten."

"The solution is expensive. Microsoft Configuration Manager would likely be considered high-priced for small businesses because they may not fully utilize all of its features and capabilities."

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Manufacturing Company

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Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	66

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Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM ), Microsoft SMS

Overview

LogMeIn Central enables you to effectively monitor, manage, and secure your endpoint infrastructure with a robust endpoint management feature set.

GoTo

Microsoft Configuration Manager streamlines IT management with features such as software deployment, patch management, and automation, centralizing operations for Windows environments. Integration with Microsoft products allows efficient oversight of workstations and servers.

Microsoft Configuration Manager provides comprehensive IT management, offering software deployment, patch management, and application pushing. Automation reduces manual tasks, ensuring consistency across systems. Centralized management enables standardized OS deployments, application updates, and configuration integrity. Integration with Microsoft products facilitates seamless operations, while hardware and software inventory, compliance reporting, and remote control functions enhance IT management. Users seek improvements in application deployment for those without deep scripting knowledge and desire better WSUS control, PowerShell and Intune integration, Linux compatibility, and user interface enhancements. Performance improvements are requested for remote user management and third-party application support.

What features enhance Microsoft Configuration Manager?

Software Deployment: Efficiently distribute software across large networks.
Patch Management: Automate and streamline update processes for security and functionality.
Automation Capabilities: Reduce manual effort and enhance consistency in IT tasks.
Centralized Management: Standardize OS deployments and application updates.
Integration with Microsoft Products: Seamless operation with existing Microsoft infrastructure.
Hardware and Software Inventory: Comprehensive tracking for assets and resources.
Compliance Reporting: Ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
Remote Control Functions: Enhance support and troubleshooting capabilities.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating Microsoft Configuration Manager?

Decreased Manual Work: Automation reduces time spent on repetitive tasks.
Enhanced Security: Automated patch management keeps systems secure.
Consistent Configurations: Centralized updates ensure uniformity across systems.
Improved Integration: Seamless operation within Microsoft ecosystems boosts productivity.
Comprehensive Oversight: Detailed inventory and reporting tools aid in strategic planning.
Streamlined Support: Remote capabilities improve IT support and user satisfaction.

Microsoft Configuration Manager is widely implemented in organizations to manage Windows workstations and servers. It is essential for deploying operating systems and applications, managing software updates, and conducting hardware and software inventories. The tool is crucial for endpoint and configuration management, ensuring compliance, and automating processes like patching and vulnerability management. Industries such as finance, healthcare, and education rely on Microsoft Configuration Manager to keep systems secure and operational, adapting it to address their specific needs and challenges in maintaining diversified IT environments.

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