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LogMeIn Pro
What Is LogMeIn Pro?
With the release of LogMeIn Central and LogMeIn Pro, both part of GoTo's next-generation solutions for remote access and systems management, GoTo IT Reach is no longer available to new customers. We will continue to support existing IT Reach customers and assist them with their transition over time to the new products.
Who Uses LogMeIn Pro?
Remote device management solution that helps businesses remote printing, password management, multi-monitor display & more.
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Reviews of LogMeIn Pro
The industry standard. You simply can't get any better than this software
Comments:
When you manage several computers and servers you can do everything remotely and get things going fast.
You can also give tech support and solve problems for your users in the same way, even from your mobile (although it is very complex to work on a tiny screen you can still do everything).
Pros:
Logmein pro is one of the most amazing products I have ever tested and used. You literally can't go wrong with it. You get to manage all the computers you need across the globe with a simple install, it bypasses firewalls and it allows you to have both remote control of the computer and the "back" of the computer, you can do things to give support without actually having to take over the screen, mouse and keyboard. There is simply no other software like it. You have control over everything in a smart and simple way.
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Great Software, but Too Expensive
Comments: I loved it until the price became too prohibitive to continue using it.
Pros:
I liked the Remote Access feature, the ability to remotely manage without connecting to the screen.
Cons:
After they hiked up their prices, we switched to a cheaper alternative.
LogMeIn Pro - no longer free but still good
Comments: Overall it is a decent product and price is right for small licenses needed. It would be better if it can re-offer free version for personal use
Pros:
I have used LogMeIn for personal use since Free version still exist. I have switched to Teamviewer for personal use when it no longer free but still have use the Pro version for business use Have to admit that connecting from a web interface instead of an installed client is the true convenience over TeamViewer (which still needs a client installation from where you initiate the remote connection) Connection speed is good without much lag (the lag is acceptable compare with other competitors) Although LogMeIn allows multiple connections to a single host but my usage is mainly one to one support, therefore, I am not taking advantage of this feature. Price started from single license with Pro version (as opposed with 25 license for Central) and it is cheaper than any Teamviewer business version Can logon with Domain authentication make it a more Enterprise solution
Cons:
unlike Teamviewer, it does not offer any free version at all for personal use I find the sound quality an issue with LogMeIn
Great for Customer Support
Comments: It is the perfect fit for customer support, especially across different operating systems.
Pros:
As far as remote access programs go, this is one of the best we have used. It allows access across operating systems, which is very beneficial and not true of some of the popular competing products. Taking this one step further LogMeIn maps numeric keypads from Mac to PC as well, which has been a point of frustration for alternative products. LogMeIn also offers some good security features essential for business application. It is very easy to manage users while allowing each user to create their own account and password. Additionally, for each remote machine the user can customize the idle time allowed, add an additional password for access, and filter IP addresses that can access remotely.
Cons:
Mac to PC can be frustrating. Copy & paste from remote PC to local Mac can be problematic as the clipboard does not always sync up and/or pastes in different formatting (adding spaces, removing line breaks, etc.). Also the keyboard mapping can intermittently go haywire from Mac to PC, requiring a closing and reopening of the remote session.
Safe Remote Support Anywhere
Comments: LogMeIn Pro is an amazing tool which gives me access to my computer worldwide for both business and personal use. It is easy to set up and to explain to clients. Remote access is essential, downtime has been eliminated and information that can become crucial to a meeting is accessible in a few clicks. With LogMeIn Pro I am accessible to my clients on the other side of the world without ever needing to leave my home. A trusted reliable program I would recommend to anyone.
Pros:
LogMeIn Pro works on any system. The software is reliable, we haven't had any real issues that weren't handled immediately which eliminates frustration. I have been able to access my desktop worldwide without any issue in the past seven years.
Cons:
The cost is definitely a drawback. Mac to PC can sometimes be a bit frustrating too.