LogMeIn Pro by GoTo vs. SimpleHelp

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
N/A
$30
per month
SimpleHelp
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
N/A
$450
one-time fee
Pricing
LogMeIn Pro by GoToSimpleHelp
Editions & Modules
Individuals
$30.00
per month
Power Users
$70.00
per month
Small Businesses
$129.00
per month
Basic
$450
one-time fee
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
LogMeIn Pro by GoToSimpleHelp
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsAll plans are billed annually.
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Community Pulse
LogMeIn Pro by GoToSimpleHelp
Considered Both Products
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
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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.
SimpleHelp
Chose SimpleHelp
It was the productd of choice for us for last few years based on what it gives us and price point.
Features
LogMeIn Pro by GoToSimpleHelp
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
LogMeIn Pro by GoTo
8.7
Ratings
7% above category average
SimpleHelp
8.5
Ratings
5% above category average
Screen sharing9.70 Ratings10.00 Ratings
File transfer8.70 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Instant message8.00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication7.00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session10.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile9.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management6.60 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Session record9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Annotations6.20 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts9.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control10.00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
LogMeIn Pro by GoToSimpleHelp
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(0 ratings)
-
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Usability
9.0
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Availability
10.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
8.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
5.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
LogMeIn Pro by GoToSimpleHelp
Likelihood to Recommend
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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It's a great product that allows us simple easy to use access to all of our endpoints. I really don't see where its less appropriate other than I would always like the price to be less.
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Pros
  • 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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  • Easy access to pc's and servers
  • one pane of glass to our endpoints
  • simple to use
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Cons
  • 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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  • easier reporting
  • more seemless access to our pc's
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Likelihood to Renew
It works great
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Usability
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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very easy to use and does what it needs to do for us which is ease of use to get to all of our endpoints.
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Reliability and Availability
Always there as long as there is an internet connection
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Performance
It loads quickly,
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Support Rating
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
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
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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It was the productd of choice for us for last few years based on what it gives us and price point.
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Scalability
The view is a little blurry. The resolution could be better
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Return on Investment
  • 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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  • easy to use
  • one pane of glass dashboard
  • reporting could be better
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