Help Lightning vs. LogMeIn Pro by GoTo

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Help Lightning
Score 10.0 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Help Lightning in Birmingham aims to reimagine how businesses, customers and employees are able to give and receive help using Virtual Expertise. The vendor states their merged reality adds missing visual cues, gestures, and non-verbal communication methods to any session. While providing remote assitance, users simply simply reach into a device's field of view and a colleague will see the user's hand merged into their field of view. Users can telestrate, freeze images, use hand gestures,…
$75,000
per year per installation
LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
N/A
$30
per month
Pricing
Help LightningLogMeIn Pro by GoTo
Editions & Modules
Enterprise
$75,000
per year per installation
Individuals
$30.00
per month
Power Users
$70.00
per month
Small Businesses
$129.00
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Help LightningLogMeIn Pro by GoTo
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsSolutions are available as an annual subscription and the pricing is based on the number of licenses. The price per license will vary based on the number of experts providing help and the number of technicians or engineers needing help.All plans are billed annually.
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Community Pulse
Help LightningLogMeIn Pro by GoTo
Considered Both Products
Help Lightning
Chose Help Lightning
I think it is very important to make it clear that most of these tools compliment and complement each other rather than oppose or surpass each other. In this sense, it is important to know when to apply one or the other, in addition to taking the time to get to know them …
LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
Chose LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
LogMeIn Pro by GoTo is better but costs more. We use both LogMeIn Pro by GoTo and Teamviewer.
Chose LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
GoTo Connect and GoTo Meeting
Chose LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
I think TeamViewer is a better product overall. It has a cleaner user interface. it allows you to use multiple machines much more easily. It is also faster to use and faster to log in and out of.
Chose LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
LogMeIn Pro is better suited for commercial enterprises as it has got good vendor support, is value for money and comes with a host of features other than screen sharing including secure file transfer. It is light-weight, easy to work with and no installation literally …
Chose LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
There are no security layers in the Anydesk platform, anyone can use it without authentication and with the session ID, and therefore it is not safe to use, LogMeIn Pro is much more secure and is better for corporate use. With proper user authentication and LAN-based access, …
Chose LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
LogMeIn has U.S. servers for connectivity which is super important for us. We are constantly re-evaluating our licensing with these other products. The licenses are renewed simply because management and the technology support staff have not pushed for a detailed review and …
Chose LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
Did evaluate other products 15 years ago, but never had any reason to replace LogMeIn Pro. I don't even remember the competitive products.
Chose LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
LogMeIn works well for small number of devices that need unattended remote access. For cost, LogMeIn in similar to GoToMyPC - works about the same - has similar features for about same cost
Chose LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
LogMeIn has the edge over TeamViewer and GoToMyPC when it comes to accessing/managing multiple machines. The interface is much cleaner and, at least in my experience, connectivity through LogMeIn has proven to be quite a bit more reliable than the other solutions. The one area …
Chose LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
Well, the inventory aspect of LMI is not as robust and detailed as Kaseya. Also, the placement of key tools like the command line, and file transfer, outside of the window is annoying.
Chose LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
LogMeIn Pro, unlike their other competitors, has the fastest connection to a remote desktop connection and the bandwidth is always reliable (the connections have not dropped for the most part) which gives us the ability to complete tasks on time or ahead of time. Moreover, …
Chose LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
ConnectWise is a much easier program to use. The end-user either types in a code or you send an email with a link to the session. A small applet is installed on their computer so you can connect. And this applet is removed when the session is over. Constant remote access …
Chose LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
LogMeIn is more feature rich than Join.me. Easy control panel and easy access to multiple PC's at once. User setup control.
Chose LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
Cisco SSL VPN is great for a large corporation with the resources to invest in a more customization system. LogMeIn Pro remains accessible to the small, or single owner businesses looking for a remote access alternative with a very small financial footprint.
Features
Help LightningLogMeIn Pro by GoTo
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
Help Lightning
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Ratings
LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
8.7
Ratings
7% above category average
Screen sharing00 Ratings9.70 Ratings
File transfer00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Instant message00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management00 Ratings6.60 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Session record00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Annotations00 Ratings6.20 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Help LightningLogMeIn Pro by GoTo
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(0 ratings)
9.4
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
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10.0
(0 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
5.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Help LightningLogMeIn Pro by GoTo
Likelihood to Recommend
I think that there are different scenarios where the platform can be used, an example is the realization of remote consultancies, individually or in the group. In this sense, I must highlight that it is great whenever you need to work with other people while sharing information, videos, or specific content.
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LogMeIn Pro is very well suited for small-to-medium sized organisations. The pricing is affordable and the implementation is easier. There are some concerns related to data privacy and security, hence I would not advise this to be used when your session handles PHI and PII kind of data, just to be compliant.
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Pros
  • Sharing graphics, images and other resources.
  • Connect remotely with different experts.
  • Favors team work, even remotely.
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  • LogMeIn Pro by GoTo offers unattended remote access that’s reliable and always available. You can securely log in to a client’s device (Windows or macOS) from anywhere, even without them present.....as long as their machine is on.
  • You can transfer files during a session without disrupting work. I've also transferred some pretty large files at times without issues.
  • I like the dashboard as it makes it easy to manage and organize multiple devices across our client base. You can see online/offline status, access machines instantly, and share access with your team all in one easy to view place
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Cons
  • It needs a strong network or signal connection.
  • Nothing else.
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  • LogMeIn Pro allows only one user to control the remote destination at a time. If more than one user needs to access/control the same destination, they can share the session (visibility to both parties), or will need to wait till the prior user is logged out for a more secure session. Being able to log in and use the same destination at the same time, initiating unique sessions would be ideal. (Similar to VPN.)
  • Ability to override or default session settings for security, for example blanking the remote monitor (or not), recording a session, or changing access while the user is in-session. This would allow an administrator or manager to more closely audit activity.
  • Provide a one-click logout+disconnect. Right now, users must disconnect their session before exiting LogMeIn Pro. If their session is not first disconnected and the user simply exits or logs out of LogMeIn Pro, the session may remain active, without disconnecting. This would show as an active session, even if the user is technically no longer using the remote destination.
  • More detailed audit information. What application did the user access while connected to the remote destination? Was the session shared with anyone else?
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Likelihood to Renew
No answers on this topic
It works great
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Usability
No answers on this topic
I will give a Rating of 10 for LogMeIn Pro by GoTo's overall usability because it has a centralized Dashboard to access all machines and servers and a very user-friendly User Interface. Also, the remote connectivity is very smooth and reliable as if you are working on your local desktop or laptop.
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Reliability and Availability
No answers on this topic
Always there as long as there is an internet connection
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Performance
No answers on this topic
It loads quickly,
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Support Rating
No answers on this topic
My calls and e-mails to tech support have been few and far between, but those rare interactions were always pleasant and handled professionally. Most support can be accessed electronically, but when the need arises to actually speak to a human being, LogMeIn's customer service reps are clearly well-trained and knowledgeable. Another plus: there isn't the language barrier that I've experienced with other technology companies' support centers.
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Implementation Rating
No answers on this topic
Be aware if you have dual monitors on the host, you can only view one at a time on remote, but it is easy to toggle back and forth
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Alternatives Considered
I think it is very important to make it clear that most of these tools compliment and complement each other rather than oppose or surpass each other. In this sense, it is important to know when to apply one or the other, in addition to taking the time to get to know them thoroughly and master their functionalities. However, the different tools that Help Lightning contain put it above most platforms used for remote conferencing.
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LogMeIn has U.S. servers for connectivity which is super important for us. We are constantly re-evaluating our licensing with these other products. The licenses are renewed simply because management and the technology support staff have not pushed for a detailed review and there have been no significant problems in its use. The licensing cost is considered an annual sunk cost.
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Scalability
No answers on this topic
The view is a little blurry. The resolution could be better
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Return on Investment
  • Makes work team better, even remotely.
  • Allows to share important information and get constantly retro alimentations.
  • Helps us to respect the Covid-19 prevention measures, while continue working.
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  • not sure on a measurable ROI, but LogMeIn has definitely been a useful tool for our one satellite office where there are two devices that require unattended remote access
  • only negative I can think of, cost-wise, is that the cost of ALL remote access software jumped a number of years back where suddenly there were no longer any free options
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ScreenShots

Help Lightning Screenshots

Screenshot of Help Lightning's AR-enabled Remote Visual Guidance software.Screenshot of An expert providing help can reach into the field of view of an onsite technician or customer.Screenshot of Common tools can also be brought into the field of view to help solve problems.Screenshot of Product experts can work virtually side-by-side with anyone, anywhere in the world.Screenshot of Help Lightning supports problem solving involving complex and critical equipment.