it_user488754 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sage X3 Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Consultant
The ease of setting up a connection with a client is the most valuable feature.

What is most valuable?

The ease of setting up a connection with a client.

How has it helped my organization?

We deal in an environment where each client has their own unique requirement in terms of remote connections. ScreenConnect now allows us to meet at least 90% of that.

What needs improvement?

The ease of use in setting up a remote unattended client.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have now been using this for four months.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We haven't experienced any issues. Even when the client had speed limitations on broadband, ScreenConnect just dealt with it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No issues have been encountered to date.

How are customer service and support?

I can’t say as I haven’t needed them yet. The service just works.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have been using a number of different solutions, swapping between GoToMeeting, TeamViewer and Remote Assist. The main reason that I switched was cost, and then I discovered how easy it is to use ScreenConnect.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was a breeze; easy and quick. The most complex thing that I have encountered was to find the right image sizes for our company logos. The whole system is now personalized for us, and our clients see our branding. This was very easy to setup and configure.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

In terms of pricing, this has been the most affordable, reliable and convenient remote assistance software/service that I have come across. There is a number of cheaper guys out there, but with the backing of ConnectWise, you know that you are in good hands.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We also looked at GotoMeeting and TeamViewer.

What other advice do I have?

Enjoy the product.

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it_user488757 - PeerSpot reviewer
CTO at Techexeconline.com
Vendor
Makes unattended remote access faster and simpler than the other products I tried.

What is most valuable?

The ability to directly control a computer without having to worry about remote login on the destination computer.

What needs improvement?

The file transfer function could be a little more robust for multi-file transfers.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using ScreenConnect for about three months now.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I've had no issues whatsoever, the application is very easy to deploy and very responsive.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The services scales very easily and adding additional seats is, thankfully, very simple.

How is customer service and technical support?

I would give them 10/10 as they have been quick to respond to any inquiries I have had.

How was the initial setup?

The installs are simplistic and quick. Just download the client and install with minimal prompts.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The fee for the number of seats is very fair and actually cheaper than some of their competitors.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I tried GoToMyPC and TeamViewer.

What other advice do I have?

It's worth using over the others because it makes unattended remote access faster and simpler than the other products I tried.

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I just clicked on what I wanted and all options were easy to setup
Pros and Cons
  • "Better than TeamViewer and useful for fixing problems remotely."
  • "They could provide a toolbox for the plan I'm on."

What is most valuable?

Remote access on all devices.

How has it helped my organization?

Better than TeamViewer and useful for fixing problems remotely.

What needs improvement?

They could provide a toolbox for the plan I'm on.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used it for a few months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

No.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No.

How are customer service and technical support?

Haven't needed it.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

TeamViewer, which was too expensive for the features.

How was the initial setup?

Yes, straightforward, because I just clicked on what I wanted and all options were easy to setup.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I haven't advised others yet, but have found it great for my uses.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

TeamViewer, LogMeIn.

What other advice do I have?

Go get it. It's great!

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it_user882726 - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
The recent redesign has made it slower and basically worthless
Pros and Cons
  • "Remote support is efficient and easy for our end users to receive support."
  • "The initial setup is fairly straightforward."
  • "The recent redesign has made it slower and basically worthless."
  • "Speed is a major factor in Automate, and the control panel is horribly slow."

What is our primary use case?

We are using this product as a Managed Services Provider. Two people in our business use this product. We use both the unattended access functionality and remote support.

The console is okay at best. The recent redesign has made it slower and basically worthless.

How has it helped my organization?

Remote support is efficient and easy for our end users to receive support.

What is most valuable?

Control is the only product which is worthwhile from ConnectWise.

What needs improvement?

Speed is a major factor in Automate, and the control panel is horribly slow.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

No stability issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No scalability issues.

How are customer service and technical support?

Support for Control is good, but support for Automate is a joke.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We did not use a previous solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is fairly straightforward.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Pricing is fair for Control and the licensing is simple. 

Automate is brutally overpriced and the licensing term is something I would never enter into again. I am counting the days until I can dump the Automate software.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate any other solutions.

What other advice do I have?

If your looking at anything aside from Control, keep looking.

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it_user701469 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT & Operations at a consumer goods company with 51-200 employees
Vendor
I use it to support employees when I am not in the office or when they are at a remote location.
Pros and Cons
  • "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."
  • "Mobile interface."

What is most valuable?

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.

How has it helped my organization?

I am able to support our remote users. This has been a great help.

What needs improvement?

Mobile interface.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used this solution for four months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

No.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No.

How are customer service and technical support?

N/A.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Yes, I used TeamViewer and I found theirs to be a little less friendly and more expensive.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Good price and works well.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Yes, TeamViewer, and a couple of others; Splashtop, LogMeIn, etc.

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