LogMeIn Central vs LogMeIn Rescue comparison

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The compared LogMeIn Central and LogMeIn Rescue solutions aren't in the same category. LogMeIn Central is ranked #13 in RMM , and holds a 3.9% mindshare in the category. LogMeIn Rescue is ranked #20 in VUS , and holds a 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of LogMeIn Central users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of LogMeIn Rescue users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

LogMeIn Central

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (13th)

LogMeIn Rescue

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Remote Access (20th)

Mindshare comparison

LogMeIn Central and LogMeIn Rescue aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. LogMeIn Central is designed for Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) and holds a mindshare of 3.9%, up 3.2% compared to last year.
LogMeIn Rescue, on the other hand, focuses on Remote Access, holds 2.3% mindshare, up 2.0% since last year.

Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
LogMeIn Central	3.9%
Kaseya VSA	9.7%
NinjaOne	9.4%
Other	77.0%

Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)

Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
LogMeIn Rescue	2.3%
TeamViewer	8.1%
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services	6.6%
Other	83.0%

Remote Access

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reviewer1191933

Associate Director of Information Technology at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Scalable, good search features, and good options for multiple displays

I like the options for multiple displays. The unattended access is very useful, but it can also be misused. So, it is something you have to be careful with. The search features are really nice. When you type in a keyword, every single thing, whether it's a group or a machine, with that phrase will come up. There are a lot of features that we just don't utilize and maybe we could, but we're pretty straightforward about it. It is nice to use the file transfer feature from time to time, and it is really nice to be able to just copy from your desktop and paste onto the LogMeIn session.

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SachinAnikar

Director Consulting Services at LTIMINDTREE

A highly stable and scalable remote tool that can be used for remote solutions

LogMeIn is a remote tool that I use for remote solutions The solution’s pricing could be improved. We are a service integrator and have been using LogMeIn Rescue for quite a while now. I rate LogMeIn Rescue ten out of ten for stability. Our customers are mostly medium and enterprise…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a scalable solution."

"The ability to remotely access machines with no user intervention required at the remote terminal. Other software we used needed someone to click a link and do a download for me to provide support. Now, with LogMeIn Central, I can get in and fix things while they are away from their desks."

"I like the options for multiple displays. The unattended access is very useful, but it can also be misused. So, it is something you have to be careful with."

"Remote access is really the biggest one, because in order to be able to support my clients from wherever I am, that is the biggest feature."

"Using the product, we provide a quicker response when supporting customers."

"One of the improvements they made was a LogMeIn Central client - that was a couple years ago - and that has been great. You no longer have to use their web interface. There's actually a client that you can install, which lists all of the machines and servers that you can access. That works really well."

"It allows you to transfer along with many other functions."

"When the pandemic hit, it worked out well because we already had the clients installed on it and we were able to remote in to do the work the same as if they were sitting there."

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"I think it’s the best product out there, and I tried to get off LogMeIn Rescue because of cost, but doing that hindered our performance and productivity and it was not worth the savings, so we quickly went back to LogMeIn after three months."

"I tried different software out there and LogMeIn Rescue has the best compatibility. Something else might work, but you have conflict with so many networks. LogMeIn has the best ratio of almost 99% connection. Whereas, with some other software, you are lucky if you get 80%."

"They've thought of everything in terms of features. It's got all the little drill-down details and capabilities to apply patches and other stuff like that. I don't use everything they offer but you can go wherever you want to take this tool. It's been around for a really long time. We try as much as possible to train our staff to take care of their own systems and train our customer staff to take care of their own systems. There's a little laser pointer feature that you can pull up on the screen and say, "No, over here, click on this." That's very educational. It's a simple thing but when you're trying to get people to take responsibility and learn to take care of their own infrastructure, being able to just point at something while you're viewing their screen, as well as, take over their screen, is very valuable."

"Instead of trying to walk-through a user on how to fix their computer, we just log in, do it, and move on to the next case."

"Rescue is a mission-critical tool with the way it allows you to do stuff, get in there, get out, and get the job done."

"It is a great product; it will save you money and time, and it probably pays for itself in the first 60 days of use every year."

"I will say 100% in five years, I do not think we have had to use technical support for anything."

"The ability see iOS devices helps us out a lot because the majority of our users are iOS device users."

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Cons

"Compared to other products, I feel that their biggest weakness has been customer service. They are very nice, but things take forever to resolve. It has been a major issue there. Otherwise, we're happy. We haven't moved away from them because we haven't found anybody with comparable pricing for our business model."

"It needs backwards compatibility for non-Microsoft-supported operating systems, for example, XP and 2003. In situations where I have no options but to run older operating systems, I would like for it to be backwards compatible."

"Do not use the technical support."

"The update issues are an absolute pain. It says it is updating things, but the updates do not go through, and you try your hardest to get the updates to go through and they don't. You go to the PC, but there is no update there, then you go back and it says there are updates."

"The client could have a bit more functionality, as some changes can only be made through the web interface."

"I have had issues where LogMeIn has not been useful, then we have not been able to work that day. This happens probably two or three times a year."

"The price needs improvement. It is ridiculously expensive now, and no features have really changed."

"I recall that there was something about the pricing structure that wasn't ideal, but I cannot recall the exact details."

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"They need to improve their technical support."

"Network browsing and connecting on the LAN, because if you can't see the computers on your network, what good is the product?"

"It needs better iOS integration. It's still limited in its functionality when it comes to iOS."

"As a whole, I am still a little disappointed with the mobile side of it."

"We are currently supporting Linux, but there are certain limitations. We are currently working on improving Linux support and addressing certain limitations in the roadmap."

"Secondly, the product needs improvement on mobile interfaces because on mobile devices it doesn't perform very well. On computers, it is good, with desktops, laptops, it is good. Sometimes iPad is good, but going with other devices, like Android or Windows on smart phones, it's always a problem."

"The interface is not user-friendly. It looks a little outdated. I think the options are there. I think just the layout needs improvement."

"Support to remotely control more mobile devices' screens is desperately needed. It is sad to see how long this product has been out and how many phones are still not supported for, specifically, remote screen control."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is a little high. They require for LogMeIn Central to go into brackets. If you go over a certain amount of PCs or servers to access, going up to the next bracket is a big jump."

"We've been trying to nail its cost down ourselves, and it is a disaster in that area because you get different numbers all the time. They say this is what it is, but the numbers don't make a lot of sense to me. I know that the numbers change. So, the more you have, the less they are per seat, but I don't really understand where those breakdowns are. Its billing is confusing. It is definitely the worst part. For 7,500 seats, it might be between 2,250 and 2,700 a month. It is somewhere in there."

"The solution's price is reasonable."

"It is a little pricey. I have more than five seats, so I pay a $1000/year."

"It really is an expensive product for me."

"Coming from where it was free, it's getting to be expensive."

"Having to spend so much money on remote access is what I feel to be a necessary evil."

"It's probably worth the value, but the price increases over the last five years are getting harder to justify."

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"Look at the different plans they have. Do not pay for a plan you do not need."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The cost of LogMeIn is high... I went with another product that was going to give me savings of 50%. One technician tested it, he gave us the thumbs up. Then once we moved all my technicians to it, but it didn’t work... Trying to move from LogMeIn hindered our performance and productivity and it was not worth the savings."

"The pricing is worth the value."

"The rescue model is licensed by user."

"Pricing is reasonable and easily offsets other costs, while resolving issues in a much quicker timeframe."

"It's definitely worth the value."

"It is on the medium to high side. For us, it is worth it. For the amount of time they save us, it pretty much pays for itself."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

Construction Company

15%

Outsourcing Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

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Overview

LogMeIn Central provides remote access, unattended remote assistance, and file transfer features. It supports tasks like system management without user intervention and is favored for its speed, security, and remote control capabilities.

LogMeIn Central is designed for organizations requiring efficient IT management and robust remote support. It enables access to servers, desktops, and laptops, assisting remote employees in maintaining connectivity. Tasks such as system updates, backups, network configurations, and security management are seamlessly executed, ensuring operational efficiency and secure client system administration. Users benefit from managing endpoints and maintaining consistent connectivity across locations. Challenges remain with screen clarity, pricing, and browser updates, while enhancements are desired for file transfer intuitiveness, API robustness, and web functionality. Customer service responsiveness and billing clarity are noted areas for improvement.

What are the main features of LogMeIn Central?

Remote Access: Provides secure control of devices from afar.
Unattended Remote Assistance: Allows intervention without user presence.
File Transfer: Supports transferring files across devices.
Multiple Displays: Facilitates remote management of multiple screens.
Keyword Search: Enhances system management efficiency.
Granular Permissions: Organizes access for efficiency with multiple clients.

What benefits should users consider?

Operational Efficiency: Streamlines remote IT tasks and support.
Enhanced Security: Protects data and maintains secure connections.
Time Management: Enables system updates during non-working hours.
Versatile Support: Adapts to a diverse range of client systems.

In specific industries such as non-profits and educational institutions, LogMeIn Central plays a crucial role in managing technology infrastructure across campuses or locations. Despite cost concerns, it remains a preferred tool for IT professionals handling numerous endpoints, enhancing productivity while maintaining budgetary constraints.

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LogMeIn Rescue offers remote IT support with features like remote access, unattended access, and file transfer, ensuring efficient problem-solving. Its compatibility with diverse systems makes it a valuable tool for IT professionals.

Renowned for its ease of use, speed, and broad compatibility, LogMeIn Rescue allows technicians to manage PCs through firewalls, view event logs, and offer live support unobtrusively. Its simplicity and reliability make it essential for remote IT support, although it faces challenges with mobile integration and system crashes, especially on Mac. Users have noticed outdated interfaces and limited iOS support, emphasizing a need for better iPad and iPhone functionality. Integration with other LogMeIn products is lacking, with frequent updates adding to user concerns.

What are LogMeIn Rescue's key features?

Remote Access: Enables secure connection to client systems for troubleshooting.
Unattended Access: Allows access without user intervention.
File Transfer: Facilitates easy exchange of files for resolution and updates.
Screen Sharing: Provides visual support by sharing client screens.
Safe Mode Reboot: Troubleshoots challenging issues in safe mode.

What benefits should users look for in LogMeIn Rescue reviews?

Ease of Use: Simplifies technical support processes.
Efficiency: Reduces time spent solving IT issues remotely.
Comprehensive Toolset: Offers a wide range of tools for IT management.
Reduced On-Site Visits: Minimizes the need for physical presence for support.

LogMeIn Rescue is widely implemented in IT support, manufacturing, and healthcare. Technicians remotely access workstations, servers, and mobile devices to troubleshoot, update, and provide training. This approach enhances efficiency and decreases the necessity for on-site visits, supporting immediate and routine tasks.

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