We use TeamViewer to do remote troubleshooting with our technology provider.
GM Technical Management at PT. DATACOMM DIANGRAHA
Easy to use and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of TeamViewer is its ease of use."
- "TeamViewer could improve by having support for other operating systems, such as Linux."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of TeamViewer is its ease of use.
What needs improvement?
TeamViewer could improve by having support for other operating systems, such as Linux.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using TeamViewer for approximately two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
TeamViewer is quite stable. We don't have any issues with it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have only used TeamViewer for approximately three or four users maximum for logging in at the same session. We have not tested the scalability.
We have approximately 20 users using TeamViewer. We do not have plans to increase usage.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use Anydesk and TeamViewer in parallel. Some people use one and some the other.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We use the free version of TeamViewer.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate TeamViewer a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Head of IT with 51-200 employees
Free. Good for screen sharing and remote control. Limited video and web conferencing functionality.
Pros:
Free
Good for screen sharing and remote control
Cons:
Small video display
Requires a client (not very heavy)
Basic web conferencing functionality
For how long have you used this product?
- Just evaluated it for a short period
Which features of this product are most valuable to you?
- Screenshare, remote control
What areas of this product have room for improvement?
- Option to view larger video displays, share specific apps, web access
Did you encounter any issues with deployment, stability or scalability?
- no
Did you previously use a different solution and if so, why did you switch?
- Used many other online meeting solutions. Will review more.
Was the initial setup straightforward or complex? In what ways?
- straightforward
Did you implement through a vendor team or an in-house one? If through a vendor team, how would you rate their level of expertise?
- self service
What was your original setup cost for this product and what is your day-to-day cost of using this product?
- Minimum cost for business is $749 one time perpetual license
What advice would you give to others looking into implementing this product?
- good tool for support but not for most online meeting use cases
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Software Test Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Good user interface, simple installation, and has a free version available
Pros and Cons
- "From my perspective, the most important is the login."
- "I would like to see something like a TeamViewer mobile application for iOS or possibly Android. I think this would be fantastic given how technology is evolving today. It would be beneficial to use it with your smartphone."
What is our primary use case?
Most of the time, I use TeamViewer. There was some remote work to be done at the time.
We use TeamViewer for remote access. The login uses a key to gain remote control of someone else's desktop.
What is most valuable?
From my perspective, the most important is the login. That's the most important because you need that key, and everything else.
In my opinion, the user interface is good.
What needs improvement?
When the application is minimized I often close it in error.
When the application is minimized, I frequently close it by accident, but I'm not sure why; perhaps there is a way to improve the stability of TeamViewer with the minimize or close or not to close it accidentally, and then you must reconnect, and so on.
Unfortunately, I don't know what additional features I would like to see included right now. I only use the main functionality, and it's fine for me the way it is now. I can't think of any new features right now.
I would like to see something like a TeamViewer mobile application for iOS or possibly Android. I think this would be fantastic given how technology is evolving today. It would be beneficial to use it with your smartphone.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with TeamViewer for a couple of years. I still use it when it is needed.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There are some issues with the stability of TeamViewer.
I would rate the stability a seven out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
TeamViewer is easy to scale. It is a scalable solution.
We have two or three users in my department.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I stopped using SmartBear, and TestComplete Mobile a year ago. That was a requirement at the company where I now work. I am currently assigned to another project and don't use TestComplete.
I am familiar with GitLab, but with limited experience. I don't have much experience with GitLab. I last worked with GitLab six months ago.
I am currently using some companies in specific test tools. We are developing some test tools at the company where I work, and this was one of them. In the past, I used Selenium mostly for web applications and some other dedicated desktop test tools, but that was also in the past.
I worked with SeleniumHQ a few years ago. Now I only work with dedicated test tools.
In this company, I only wrote a few JavaScript tests.
I have used a virtual machine in the past, but that is different from TeamViewer. I don't recall using another solution before TeamViewer.
How was the initial setup?
From my perspective, the setup is simple enough. It is not complex.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I used the free version of TeamViewer.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate TeamViewer an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Co-founder & Digital Transformation Officer at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Allows us to support users remotely.
What is most valuable?
- No configuration required; it starts quickly and is easy to use.
- High security.
- International (more than 30 languages).
- Multi-platform (PC, mobile phones, etc.).
How has it helped my organization?
Users can be easily supported remotely.
What needs improvement?
It would be nice to see TeamViewer load screens faster.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used this product since 2009.
How are customer service and technical support?
I would rate technical support as 8/10.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I’m using two solutions due to company policies.
How was the initial setup?
The initial configuration is very simple. There is no need to be computer literate to do it.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated RemotePC, Windows Remote Desktop and Microsoft Lync.
What other advice do I have?
Go ahead, it’s the best of all the remote access software products.
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Desktop Support Technician at a marketing services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Wide support of platforms allows for a single solution.
Valuable Features:
- Cross platform compatibility
- File exchange
- Remote control
Improvements to My Organization:
Saves travel time. Wide support of platforms allows for a single solution.
Room for Improvement:
- Full integration of computer's user account system. Be able to login using the local computer's credentials rather than setting up a unique Teamviewer account/password.
- Multiple session support. Be able to login into the same computer but have multiple sessions for each user. Concurrent login.
- Speed
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Architect - Database Administration at Mitra Innovation
A secure remote access and remote control computer software that works well during low bandwidth network connectivity
Pros and Cons
- "I like that it helped a lot, even with low bandwidth network connectivity. For example, while I was traveling, sometimes there were requirements for me to join a TeamViewer session and provide technical support. I was able to do that without much of an issue. It is also a secure solution."
- "In the next release, I would prefer to have a voice integration and collaboration feature to support multiple teams simultaneously."
What is our primary use case?
I use TeamViewer for remote access to other systems. If somebody needs help and I don't have direct connectivity to their external systems, they will start a TeamViewer session to allow me to access their system. I provide my technical expertise over those systems by directly accessing them through TeamViewer.
What is most valuable?
I like that it helped a lot, even with low bandwidth network connectivity. For example, while I was traveling, sometimes there were requirements for me to join a TeamViewer session and provide technical support. I was able to do that without much of an issue. It is also a secure solution.
What needs improvement?
In the next release, I would prefer to have a voice integration and collaboration feature to support multiple teams simultaneously.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used TeamViewer on and off whenever there is a sudden requirement.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
TeamViewer is a stable solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very straightforward. In less than a minute, I'm able to install and connect.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this solution by myself.
What other advice do I have?
Clients ask me to connect on TeamViewer, but it's not my preferred tool.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give TeamViewer an eight.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Works
Unattended access with "single" login
What is our primary use case?
Accessing unattended servers, Mac, Linux, Windows, Raspberry.
What is most valuable?
Unattended access with "single" login.
What needs improvement?
The price is a killer for the amount I normally use it.
For how long have I used the solution?
More than five years.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
CEO with 51-200 employees
It does not require firewall or port configuration. I'd like an easier way to share and combine contact lists.
What is most valuable?
- Quick support option
- File transfer
- No firewall or port configuration
How has it helped my organization?
- Quicker and easier to connect to our customers’ PCs to resolve software issues
What needs improvement?
- An easier way to share and combine contact lists
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used it for over four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not encountered any stability issues so far.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have not encountered any scalability issues.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not had to use technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used VNC and pcAnywhere. They are obsolete; had to configure firewalls and ports.
How was the initial setup?
Initial setup was simple. It was easy to install; add a license key and set up a contacts list.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Our customers use the free version, as they rarely need to use it.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing this product, we also evaluated LogMeIn.
What other advice do I have?
Get the license that suits your needs and causes the least conflict with their clients when new versions are released.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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