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At a Glance
Chrome Remote Desktop
Chrome Remote Desktop
Star Rating
(51)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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RealVNC
RealVNC
Star Rating
(439)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that RealVNC excels in "Unattended Remote Access" with a score of 9.1, allowing seamless access to devices without user intervention, while Chrome Remote Desktop trails slightly with a score of 8.7, indicating a less robust experience in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that RealVNC's "Session Recording" feature, although rated lower at 6.8, is still preferred over Chrome Remote Desktop's 7.6, as users find RealVNC's recordings to be more reliable for auditing and training purposes.
  • G2 users highlight RealVNC's superior "Multi-Monitor Support" with a score of 8.3, which is crucial for users who work with multiple screens, whereas Chrome Remote Desktop's capabilities in this area are less impressive, leading to a less efficient workflow.
  • Users on G2 appreciate RealVNC's "Remote Device Control" feature, scoring 9.5, which allows for comprehensive management of remote devices, while Chrome Remote Desktop's score of 7.9 suggests limitations in control options that may hinder user experience.
  • Reviewers say that RealVNC's "Quality of Support" is rated at 9.1, indicating a strong customer service experience, while Chrome Remote Desktop's support, rated at 8.7, may not meet the expectations of users needing immediate assistance.
  • Users report that RealVNC's "Cross-Platform Access" is rated at 9.3, making it a versatile choice for teams using different operating systems, while Chrome Remote Desktop's score of 8.3 suggests it may not be as effective in diverse environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Chrome Remote Desktop
No pricing available
RealVNC
Essentials
$8.25
1 Concurrent Session Per Month
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Free Trial
Chrome Remote Desktop
No trial information available
RealVNC
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
42
9.3
372
Ease of Use
9.1
43
9.4
375
Ease of Setup
9.3
18
9.0
246
Ease of Admin
9.0
18
9.2
241
Quality of Support
8.8
32
9.1
283
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
14
9.3
233
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
41
8.7
370
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.3
18
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.4
18
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.8
14
Communication
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
7.9
14
Device Support
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Performance
Not enough data
6.7
13
8.3
25
8.8
216
Administration
8.8
23
8.8
145
8.5
22
8.4
118
8.2
23
8.3
115
7.9
21
7.8
56
8.3
20
Feature Not Available
8.8
21
9.1
151
8.4
20
8.7
146
Platform
8.5
23
9.3
156
8.6
22
9.2
96
8.6
22
Feature Not Available
8.0
23
9.5
181
Security
7.7
20
Feature Not Available
8.1
21
Feature Not Available
8.0
22
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Chrome Remote Desktop
Chrome Remote Desktop
RealVNC
RealVNC
Chrome Remote Desktop and RealVNC are categorized as Remote Desktop
Unique Categories
Chrome Remote Desktop
Chrome Remote Desktop has no unique categories
RealVNC
RealVNC is categorized as Remote Support
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Chrome Remote Desktop
Chrome Remote Desktop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.3%
RealVNC
RealVNC
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Chrome Remote Desktop
Chrome Remote Desktop
Computer & Network Security
14.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.2%
Computer Software
12.2%
Marketing and Advertising
6.1%
Internet
6.1%
Other
49.0%
RealVNC
RealVNC
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Computer Software
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Accounting
2.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
2.6%
Other
72.4%
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Discussions
Chrome Remote Desktop
Chrome Remote Desktop Discussions
What can Chrome Remote Desktop do?
1 Comment
Chad K.
CK
Remotely support users with issues or work remotely Read more
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Chrome Remote Desktop has no more discussions with answers
RealVNC
RealVNC Discussions
Is there an easy way to transfer files between server and viewer computers. currently i use email.
3 Comments
Paul R. S.
PS
This functionality is built into the software. From the toolbar, click on the "Double Arrows" which is for File Transfers. Note that file transfer isn’t...Read more
How can I automatically start VNC Server on a Mac to enable remote login after restart?
3 Comments
JR
This has been driving me crazy since around when you posted this question originally. In case you never figured it out, or others find this post (it was the...Read more
?
2 Comments
Lynn C.
LC
You can download a trial version for free, but to use the VNC server, you need to buy a license and register.Read more