GoToMyPC vs VNC Connect comparison

GoTo and RealVNC are both solutions in the Remote Access category. GoTo is ranked #29, while RealVNC is ranked #16 with an average rating of 6.5. GoTo holds a 0.7% mindshare in VUS, compared to RealVNC’s 3.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of GoTo users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of RealVNC users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

GoToMyPC and VNC Connect are competing remote desktop software tools. GoToMyPC seems to have the upper hand in ease of deployment and customer support, while VNC Connect is preferred for its comprehensive features and security.

Features:GoToMyPC is praised for its ease of setup, reliability, and customer support. VNC Connect is valued for its robust security features, compatibility with multiple operating systems, and cross-platform capabilities. VNC Connect stands out with its extensive feature set.

Room for Improvement:GoToMyPC users wish for more advanced security options, enhanced mobile support, and improved file transfer speeds. VNC Connect users desire a more intuitive user interface, faster file transfer capabilities, and less technical complexity in its setup.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:GoToMyPC is noted for its straightforward installation and exceptional customer support, making it easier to deploy. VNC Connect requires more technical knowledge for setup but benefits from reliable user support. Both products offer solid customer service.

Pricing and ROI:GoToMyPC's pricing is seen as reasonable with a good ROI by users. VNC Connect's cost is perceived as higher but justifiable due to its extensive features and security, translating to a robust ROI. Users find VNC Connect worth the higher price given its offerings.

To learn more, read our detailed GoToMyPC vs. VNC Connect Report (Updated: January 2025).

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 9.6%, down from 12.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GoToMyPC is 0.7%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VNC Connect is 3.4%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Joseph Merusi

Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Everything has worked better since we started using it

Sometimes the syncing is inconsistent. I'm confident that the devices are checking in every eight hours, but sometimes the devices aren't picking up the settings as quickly as I would expect. Some features haven't been updated in a while, and Microsoft doesn't seem interested in developing them. Unless you talk to an engineer, you don't know whether there will be an update. There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now. Some reporting areas still need development. For example, I noticed that the reporting for driver updates is still confusing.

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SHARLENE KIESLICH

Controller at Wallingford Inn

Accessing multiple PCs from remote locations is easy and reliable with this solution

The solution works very well, I do not have any problem with it at all. The only problem is they have more than tripled their price in the last three years over what they used to charge. A price reduction would probably be warranted as I am not getting three times the service. My husband uses it too and he agrees that a price reduction would be the only thing he would be looking for. The vendor more than tripled the price in the last three years — so it has doubled and then doubled again. They have just kind of gone through the roof when it comes to pricing and I think that they are justifying that because of the demand.

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Jose Miguel Moya

SACTA Architect at MRInformatica

Easy to deploy, but scalability needs improvement

There are no specific challenges I faced while using the product. I haven't used the solution to support any AI-driven projects. In our company, we need to have remote access to our labs because if not, people have to move to the laboratory, and we will spend a lot of time working. I don't know the features of VNC Connect that improved our company's support capabilities. I rate the tool a six out of ten.

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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

"We like Intune's Autopilot functionality, which enables one-touch deployment. Dynamic grouping is another feature we find valuable working in academia. We have people in buckets based on their roles in the university, such as faculty, staff, alum, or grad. Sometimes, they will fit into multiple places, and dynamic grouping helps with that."

"The solution is easy to use."

"Technical support, in general, has been quite helpful."

"I like that it's very good and very simple. I found that we just needed to have a proper subscription for an Intune tenant, and from the subscription, if we have the right role assigned, like the global admin role or the owner role, we can use Microsoft cloud resources. With the help of that, we can do many things like setting up Microsoft Intune in the cloud to create our virtual machines. All these can be done, and the steps are very simple. I really liked it. I like features like Windows Auto-Enrollment. I like it very much because whenever you supply it to the end-user, it will be ready to use immediately. The end-user only needs to provide the user credentials, and then they are good to go. I also really like Cloud PC, which was recently launched on Azure."

"Intune's feature that I have found most valuable is its auto-pilot feature."

"We were trying to solve many issues, mainly the lack of centralized management. Before Microsoft Intune, we had to manually support devices one by one, installing applications and configuring policies individually. When we implemented the tool, it became much easier to manage our devices. We enroll them in Microsoft Intune and can manage all devices with a few clicks. For application management, it's the same process. If we want to deploy applications to hundreds or thousands of devices, we can do it easily with just a few clicks. This also applies to policies."

"I can see that the patch management process is much improved with the bundled patch management option available in Microsoft Intune compared to the KPI deployment required by the other deployment solutions."

"It provides control over all mobile devices that are being connected to the corporate network."

More Microsoft Intune pros

"The installation is almost instant."

"This solution has allowed us to have a highly flexible remote access solution in DR/BC situations."

"The solution is very quick to set up."

"The technical support is good."

"I can do anything from a remote desktop as if I were sitting at my own PC."

"The most valuable features are that it is consistently low profile and consistently works without hiccups or headaches."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its ease of use."

"The product’s ease of use and security are valuable."

Cons

"The solution requires Mac support."

"The solution could improve by having better integration with Apple."

"The interoperability or communication with a different platform can be better. It is a two-way street. It is not only about Microsoft. The other platforms also have to be willing to share some information, but that absolutely can be improved."

"I would like Intune to natively support easier report generation. This improvement would enable less experienced staff to run reports more efficiently without relying on additional tools or functions."

"The security aspect could be more effective."

"There are a couple of issues with stability."

"Microsoft Intune's support for Mac devices is lacking and could be improved."

"There are a lot of updates happening on Microsoft."

More Microsoft Intune cons

"Integration could be improved. I'd prefer if the solution could integrate with our support and report tools as well as our timesheet reporting."

"If the PC is hung then it requires a reboot."

"The pricing has tripled in a small amount of time and there is not three times better service."

"Ease of access is a bit of a challenge."

"We occasionally have issues with the graphic software of the interface."

"Improvements are required in the area of scalability since it is an aspect of the tool where there are shortcomings."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Every customer used to purchase licenses based on their needs."

"Microsoft Intune has been incorporated into our Microsoft E5 licenses."

"Microsoft offers some licensing where it's included at no extra cost when customers are already using the licenses. In such a case, it's a really good value. If you have to buy the licensing for it, it's probably on par with other solutions. It isn't substantially more or less expensive. The great thing is that it is included in some of Microsoft's licensed packages. So, some customers don't have to spend additional money for it. Typically, most providers that support Intune do charge a management fee of some sort or some fee. Certainly, we're no exception."

"Microsoft's licensing is more flexible and adaptive than its competitors."

"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."

"We have a limited budget for security investments, so Microsoft should consider reducing pricing in our region. This would make investment more viable, especially since larger businesses in other countries can afford it easily."

"Its price is in the medium range. It is acceptable because you're paying for the features. I am not aware of any additional costs."

"In terms of the product price and licensing costs, my company finds the product to be reasonably priced."

More Microsoft Intune pricing and cost advice

"We pay approximately 2,000 Euros a year for the solution. The licensing is all-inclusive; you don't have to pay for extra add-ons or services."

"It was cheap and now it is comparably expensive. It costs me $484 to use the solution with just two physical PCs."

"I use the tool's free version."

"The tool is not cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

27%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

20%

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Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

32%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

University

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Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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Overview

Microsoft Intune is a comprehensive cloud-based service that allows you to remotely manage mobile devices and mobile applications without worrying about the security of your organization’s data. Device and app management can be used on company-owned devices as well as personal devices.

In an increasingly mobile workforce, Microsoft Intune keeps your sensitive data safe while on the move. Microsoft Intune makes it possible for your team members to work anywhere using their mobile devices. Microsoft Intune provides both the flexibility and the control needed for securing all your data on the cloud, no matter where the device with the data is located.

Microsoft Intune Device Management Key Features

With Microsoft Intune Device Management you can:

Ensure devices and apps are compliant with your security requirements.
Rapidly deploy and authenticate apps on all company devices.
Remotely access devices to troubleshoot issues or to remove data from them.
Generate reports for all devices in the system.
Monitor the way users access and share information to protect company information.
Set rules and configure settings on personal and organization-owned devices to access data and networks.
Create user groups and device groups, allowing you to rapidly access many users and devices simultaneously.

Mobile Application Management

Mobile application management in Intune is designed to protect your organization’s data at the application level.

With Microsoft Intune Application Management you can:

Configure apps to run with specific settings enabled.
Update existing apps that are already on the device.
See reports on which apps are used and monitor their usage.
Selectively wipe organization data from apps.
Add mobile apps to user groups and devices.

As part of Microsoft's Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite, Intune integrates with Microsoft Entra ID for access control and with Azure Information Protection for data protection. It also integrates with Microsoft 365 Applications.

Reviews from Real Users

Microsoft Intune stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its ability to secure all devices under its management and the flexibility that the solution offers its users.

A computing services manager notes, "Its security is most valuable. It gives us a way to secure devices, not only those that are steady. We do have a few tablets and other devices, and it is a way for us to secure these devices and manage them. We know they're out there and what's their status. We can manage their life cycle and verify that they're updated properly."

The head of IT engineering at a financial services company writes, "The one feature we find most useful is the Mobile Application Manager. There are two types: we have the complete MDM and the Mobile Application Manager (MAM). We don't give our users phones, it is their own personal phone, and we need to allow them to have access to the company details on their phone. We need to create a balance between their own personal data and the company data. We deploy the Mobile Application Manager for them so that we won't be able to interfere with their own personal data."

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GoToMyPC is a remote access platform that enables professionals to access, manage, and transfer files, data, and programs from remote desktops. AES encryption, dual passwords, and end-to-end authentication are included in the platform; these ensure safe access to hosts and clients using desktops, iPads, iPhones, and Android devices.

GoToMyPC allows businesses to issue URL invites to guest users, allowing for one-time sessions for demonstrations, technical support, and presentations, among other things. Role-based permissions, screen zoom, remote printing, Wi-Fi network management, secure login, user & account management, and API access are all features that are included in the solution. In addition, professionals can use the document editing feature to cut, copy, and paste content between connected devices.

GoToMyPC can help users access the device keyboard, auto-correction, and Bluetooth support.

Managers can use reports to track sessions and acquire insight into the time, connection type, and duration of connections.

GoToMyPC Features

GoToMyPC has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

Remote access: Work on your device from any location. Remote deployment and simple installation. Users can download GoToMyPC and use it to deploy, install, and configure their computer from any location.

Robust security: Stay safe with 256-bit AES encryption, multi-factor authentication, dual passwords, and host access credentials.

Stability: Real-Time Diagnostics provides continuous insight into your connectivity status while allowing you to connect in seconds and experience highly stable in-session performance.

Remote printing capability: Send documents to printers on your remote or local computer.

Simple privacy: To preserve your privacy, simply lock the remote keyboard and turn off the computer's screen.

Easy diagnostics when issues arise: You'll have complete visibility into device connectivity and performance with Real-Time Diagnostics, so you won't have to wait for answers. With in-dashboard fix suggestions, Real-Time Diagnostics empowers you to resolve common connectivity issues caused by your computer's hardware, Internet / Wi-Fi, or RAM.

File transferring: Transfer a file between machines with ease. No more sending files to oneself via email. Support for multi-monitors. View all monitors linked to your PC.

Shortcuts to desktop: Create shortcuts to your PC that skip the browser's normal login page.

Guest invitations: Invite someone to join you on your computer for a short time. This is ideal for demonstrations or technical support.
Sound: Listen to your music or voicemail on the computer you're using.
Usage reports: Keep track of your connections, including their origin, time, type, and duration.
Free support and upgrades: Free software upgrades, service upgrades, and technical support are available 24/7.

Bitdefender-powered GoTo Antivirus: Safeguard your PCs from cyber-threats such as malware, viruses, and sophisticated internet threats.

GoToMyPC Benefits

There are many benefits to implementing GoToMyPC. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

Boost productivity: Access everything you need to get your job done securely when away from the office, while giving exceptional service to your colleagues, customers, or teams.

Access all your work from home: Work on your files, applications, and programs, and network as if you were at your desk in real time.

GoTo

Intuitive remote control
Use the mouse and keyboard (or touchscreen) in front of you as though they belong to the remote computer.

Send special keys and combinations such as Ctrl-Alt-Del, and copy and paste text in either direction. Type in confidence that characters will be interpreted correctly, whatever your platform, keyboard or input language.

Tried and tested performance
As the original inventors of VNC® technology, we know how to create a responsive screen sharing experience that's as good as being there.

Our patent-protected technology automatically optimizes to the speed of your network, and is especially effective in low-bandwidth and high-latency environments.

Cross-platform support
PC to PC and mobile to PC across Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi, iOS and Android.

With an Enterprise subscription, you also get a key to install our VNC® 5.x software on a wide range of older and UNIX operating systems too, so your legacy hardware remains accessible.

Attended and unattended access
Connect whether remote computer owners are present or not.

Remotely access your own computers, monitor or patch equipment in the field, support customers or colleagues, and much more. Learn about the many ways our customers use VNC® Connect.

Direct and cloud connectivity
Our cloud service automatically brokers cloud connections between devices wherever they are.

So you don’t need to rely on a VPN, or conduct complex and insecure port-forwarding and firewall configuration.

With an Enterprise subscription, you can establish direct connections as well (or instead), perfect for locked down or offline network environments. For more information, start with our document cloud versus direct.

Pre-install or connect on demand
Add device access to your subscription, install VNC® Connect on every device you own or manage, and enable access by anyone at any time.

Alternatively, add instant support to your subscription and connect in seconds on demand, leaving no footprint. Or add both capabilities, and cover every remote access use case.

File transfer, printing and chat
During a session, you're not restricted to just interacting with the remote screen.

You can transfer files in either direction, print files directly to a printer where you are (rather than to a printer attached to the remote computer), and securely chat with other users connected at the same time as you.

Secure by design
VNC® Connect is built from the ground up with security in mind, to balance the control you need with the privacy that compliance requires.

Sessions are encrypted end-to-end using up to 256-bit AES encryption. Authentication is mandatory at the point of connection and never delegated to the cloud. Protect your computers with multi-factor authentication, single-sign on (SSO), granular access control and rich session permissions.

Multilingual support
VNC® Connect is available in French, German, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese as well as English, with more translations on the way.

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Online team management
Manage remote computers, the people you invite into your team to share remote access with, and their roles and permissions from one central location.

Remote deployment
With an Enterprise subscription, you can deploy VNC® Connect in bulk, offline or remotely using your standard enterprise tooling.

In addition, you can configure VNC® Connect remotely using policy, and lock it down to prevent change.

Virtual desktops under Linux
With an Enterprise subscription, you can create virtual desktops on Linux computers.

This might be useful to enable visual remote access to headless Linux systems, or provide separate workspaces for simultaneous users of a shared resource.

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

The Lubitz Financial Group, Stitely & Kartsetter PLLC

Telesat Canada, St. Anthony's School, Pratt and Whitney, City of Sacramento

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