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At a Glance
LogMeIn Central
LogMeIn Central
Star Rating
(212)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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RealVNC
RealVNC
Star Rating
(436)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3.69 1 Managed Device Per Month
Browse all 8 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Central excels in Unattended Remote Access with a score of 9.8, while RealVNC follows closely with a score of 9.1. Reviewers mention that Central's ability to manage remote sessions without user intervention is particularly beneficial for IT support teams.
  • Reviewers mention that RealVNC shines in Ease of Use, scoring 9.4 compared to Central's 8.8. Users on G2 appreciate RealVNC's intuitive interface, making it easier for non-technical users to navigate and utilize the software effectively.
  • G2 users highlight Central's strong performance in Multi-Monitor Support with a score of 8.3, while RealVNC's score is slightly lower at 8.0. Users say that Central's capability to manage multiple screens seamlessly enhances productivity during remote sessions.
  • Users report that RealVNC offers superior Integrations with a score of 8.4, compared to Central's 6.3. Reviewers mention that RealVNC's compatibility with various third-party applications allows for a more flexible and customizable user experience.
  • Reviewers mention that Central's Quality of Support is rated at 8.1, which is lower than RealVNC's 9.1. Users on G2 express that RealVNC's customer support is responsive and helpful, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
  • Users say that Central's Session Recording feature, with a score of 6.8, is less robust compared to RealVNC's score of 7.7. Reviewers mention that RealVNC provides clearer and more reliable session recordings, which are essential for training and compliance purposes.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
LogMeIn Central
No pricing available
RealVNC
Essentials (per device)
Starting at $3.69
1 Managed Device Per Month
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Free Trial
LogMeIn Central
Free Trial is available
RealVNC
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
175
9.3
369
Ease of Use
8.8
175
9.4
372
Ease of Setup
8.9
113
9.0
243
Ease of Admin
9.1
114
9.2
239
Quality of Support
8.1
130
9.1
280
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
107
9.3
231
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
172
8.7
367
Features by Category
Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.1
170
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
9.1
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
Organization
7.7
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
Service Management
7.6
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
87
Not enough data
Asset Inventory
7.8
13
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.8
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
8.4
18
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.4
215
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.3
17
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.8
14
Communication
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
7.9
14
Device Support
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Performance
Not enough data
6.5
12
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Endpoint ManagementHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.2
79
8.8
1,146
Administration
8.6
7
8.8
143
6.3
5
8.4
116
7.9
7
8.3
113
7.2
6
7.7
54
8.3
6
Feature Not Available
9.8
7
9.1
149
8.3
6
8.7
144
Platform
8.8
7
9.3
154
9.4
6
9.2
94
6.7
5
Feature Not Available
9.8
7
9.5
179
Security
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
8.0
5
Feature Not Available
7.0
5
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
LogMeIn Central
LogMeIn Central
RealVNC
RealVNC
LogMeIn Central and RealVNC are categorized as Remote Desktop
Unique Categories
RealVNC
RealVNC is categorized as Remote Support
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
LogMeIn Central
LogMeIn Central
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
51.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.6%
RealVNC
RealVNC
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.3%
Reviewers' Industry
LogMeIn Central
LogMeIn Central
Information Technology and Services
20.3%
Computer Software
7.4%
Hospital & Health Care
4.0%
Financial Services
4.0%
Retail
3.0%
Other
61.4%
RealVNC
RealVNC
Information Technology and Services
12.3%
Computer Software
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Accounting
2.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
2.7%
Other
72.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
LogMeIn Central
LogMeIn Central
Most Helpful Favorable Review
John O.
JO
John O.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

I used Logmein to support 100+ remote locations, each running an instance of in-house developed software in a medical/hospital environment. The ability to troubleshoot software and PC issues is remarkable and certainly a tool that you don't want to be...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Brian R.
BR
Brian R.
Verified User in Computer Networking

was incredibly expensive. Just remote support. Not patch management and support is horrible

RealVNC
RealVNC
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
GA
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace

It's easy to use, and there always seems to be a way to get it loaded on whatever we need to access. Additionally, being able to whip out my phone and handle everything is fantastic.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Banking
GB
Verified User in Banking

Not sure if it was the type of connection I was trying to establish or if the GUI experience on the software was just not well thought out but I remember struggling quite a bit to make it work.

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Discussions
LogMeIn Central
LogMeIn Central Discussions
Best way to contact support?
1 comment
MH
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LogMeIn Central 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
Is either an iPhone or Android OS version available? Can I show clients my screen?
2 comments
Jon M.
JM
There is a VNC client available on iPhone and Android. Although it works only one direction. You can control a computer running VNC Server, but you cannot...Read more