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PGi GlobalMeet vs ScreenConnect comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 25, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.1
PGi GlobalMeet is praised for reliability, cost savings, and suitability for large groups, justifying its value over free alternatives.
Sentiment score
7.9
ScreenConnect cuts travel costs, boosts efficiency, simplifies remote troubleshooting, and offers quick ROI, proving it a valuable investment.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.6
PGi GlobalMeet is praised for exceptional, reliable service and support, consistently rated perfect by responsive and helpful customer feedback.
Sentiment score
7.4
ScreenConnect support is reliable and efficient, though some users experience variable wait times and communication challenges.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
PGi GlobalMeet is praised for user-friendliness and scalability, despite some concerns, and supports large participant numbers effectively.
Sentiment score
7.9
ScreenConnect is praised for its scalability, supporting thousands of endpoints and users, with straightforward license adjustments and expansion capabilities.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Users find PGi GlobalMeet stable and user-friendly, with occasional issues during large meetings but generally praised for reliability.
Sentiment score
7.9
ScreenConnect is generally stable and reliable, with occasional connectivity issues usually due to external factors or updates.
 

Room For Improvement

PGi GlobalMeet improvements needed include report access, connectivity, presenter tools, and clearer notifications, addressing user and technical challenges.
ScreenConnect users seek improvements in customization, documentation clarity, setup processes, integration, and user-friendly configurations, including licensing transparency.
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise buyers appreciate PGi GlobalMeet's fair pricing, flexibility, and bundling benefits, though some view it as expensive yet valuable.
ScreenConnect offers cost-effective pricing and flexibility, appealing to enterprises with discounts, reliability, and a comprehensive feature set.
 

Valuable Features

PGi GlobalMeet excels in easy meeting setup, seamless conferencing, collaborative features, and efficient remote meeting management with recording capabilities.
ConnectWise ScreenConnect provides secure remote access with powerful management, customizable branding, and seamless integration, enhancing global client interactions.
 

Categories and Ranking

PGi GlobalMeet
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
25th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ScreenConnect
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
11th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (16th), Remote Visual Support (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of PGi GlobalMeet is 1.0%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ScreenConnect is 1.5%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ScreenConnect1.5%
PGi GlobalMeet1.0%
Other97.5%
Virtual Meetings
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2157150 - PeerSpot reviewer
A scalable and stable solution that offers good production support
I am impressed with the tool's production support.  The tool is slow in updating changes. It also has a poor dashboard operating system.  I have been using the product for five years.  I would rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten. I would rate the solution's scalability a ten out of ten.…
Todd Blake - PeerSpot reviewer
Simple to set up, reasonable pricing, and useful remote control capabilities
I'm on the latest version of the solution. I just updated it yesterday. While we have the solution on-premises at this time, we'll likely move to the cloud later this year. They have a trial version that you can try. They have a free version that you can try as well. I use it myself to support my family. I would try the free version or the trial version depending on your business. They can set you up and you can get to see all the features. I would also advocate going to the cloud version. Don't bother with the on-prem. It's just easier to jump to the cloud. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Educational Organization
8%
Performing Arts
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise7
 

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Also Known As

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Sample Customers

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