BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access vs. Chrome Remote Desktop

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access enables security professionals to control, monitor, and manage access to critical systems by privileged users and third-party vendors (e.g. authorized employees, contractors, etc). BeyondTrust's approach is designed to allow companies to quickly gain control of system access and protect themselves against cyberattacks without requiring time-consuming process changes. Features for secure access, vault credentials, and audit…N/A
Chrome Remote Desktop
Score 7.2 out of 10
N/A
Chrome Remote Desktop from Google is a cross-platform remote administration and remote desktop tool that requires the Chrome browser and an extension.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote AccessChrome Remote Desktop
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Top Pros
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Features
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Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
9.7
1 Ratings
17% above category average
Chrome Remote Desktop
7.4
19 Ratings
10% below category average
Screen sharing9.01 Ratings6.018 Ratings
Instant message9.01 Ratings7.66 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session10.01 Ratings10.019 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile9.01 Ratings8.017 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations10.01 Ratings9.017 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management10.01 Ratings7.05 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard10.01 Ratings5.19 Ratings
Session record10.01 Ratings5.16 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control10.01 Ratings7.014 Ratings
File transfer00 Ratings7.110 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings7.09 Ratings
Annotations00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
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User Ratings
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote AccessChrome Remote Desktop
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(5 ratings)
9.0
(19 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
3.8
(7 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote AccessChrome Remote Desktop
Likelihood to Recommend
BeyondTrust
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is well suited to grand monitored privileged access to resources. It works in a proxy mode so end-users don't have direct access to servers. This can help prevent attacks on servers from users' machines since all the traffic to the servers goes through the Privileged Remote Access server which performs auth according to the policies. In cases where direct access to the servers/service from the end-user's machine is required, it is a little bit complicated to set up that kind of connection using protocol tunneling.
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Google
It is well suited in cases where your company/organization is looking for a low/no cost remote desktop solution, or is looking for something that can be used by most anyone right away. Most organizations don't want things to be too complex, especially with a remote desktop solution, which is generally not very complex software to begin with. It would be less appropriate in cases where the company/organization has already purchased licensing for a commercial product, and/or has been heavily using a commercial product for some time.
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Pros
BeyondTrust
  • It's comprehensive, intelligent and easy to use.
  • It has lots of features i.e. it allows special commands to be used whereas the other programs don't allow them.
  • This tool is effective in allowing you to access all your applications through a single sign-on page.
  • Actively manage the ongoing operational use of network devices, hardware, and application access via Secure App.
  • Bomgar Privileged Access deploys on-premises via a hardened physical or virtual appliance, or through the Bomgar Secure Cloud.
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Google
  • Unlike Microsoft's Remote Desktop, this program is the same across platforms, which is helpful for users.
  • This program also allows direct control over the desktop (like TeamViewer) and doesn't give you a simulated log on (like Remote Desktop). This is advantageous for seeing exactly what's on the screen but can make it a little laggy.
  • The interface is very nice and clear once it's set up. It's obvious which computer is which and it's just a couple of clicks from opening the program to a connection.
  • The mobile app is also really really well done.
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Cons
BeyondTrust
  • Update releases that break things can take months to resolve
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Google
  • More fluid video rendering. Does a good job, but could use a more consistent framerate at times.
  • A way to easier switch between multiple monitors.
  • Adding an ability to zoom for multi-monitor display. Sometimes on a single screen it can get difficult to read if trying to view them all.
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Likelihood to Renew
BeyondTrust
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Google
A very easy lightweight tool that is completely scalable and deployed via google admin platform. The tool is free to use and works extremely well with the chrome devices we currently have deployed. Any organization using chrome or google suites should look into this tool as it's much easier to use then other remote software in the market
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Usability
BeyondTrust
It accomplishes all of our remote access needs, our users require little to no training when being setup for remote access for the first time.
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Google
I would rarely give a 10 for usability to any tool, but Chrome Remote Desktop doesn't deserves 9 either :) I find all options easy to understand. I don't have to work my brain to understand how things work when using Chrome Remote Desktop.
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Support Rating
BeyondTrust
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Google
The only support I ever accessed were help files and web tutorials. I never tried to access personal support, mostly because I don't believe much of it is available. As a free service, my expectations for support are pretty low; that said, Chrome Remote Desktop is easy enough to configure and troubleshoot even with limited technical knowledge.
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Implementation Rating
BeyondTrust
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Google
None, its quick and easy
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Alternatives Considered
BeyondTrust
We did not research any other PRA Applications.
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Google
Chrome Remote Desktop seems to be a an easy to use and efficient program. Such as TeamViewer, however TeamViewer offers more program features such as able to control a device's function (shutting down, restarting, audio input, cmd etc). With those added program features I believe Chrome Remote Desktop can almost be up to par with TeamViewer.
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Return on Investment
BeyondTrust
  • Improve security by improving the management of external remote access
  • Help us meet Remote Access Compliance Requirements by creating audit trails, session forensics, and giving access monitoring and reporting data
  • Simplify employee access and workflows by giving employees the exact amount of privileged access to systems and applications they need, without hindering productivity or overwhelming the service desk
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Google
  • Using Chrome Remote Desktop, we've saved money on remote desktop software.
  • Using Chrome Remote Desktop, we've saved money by not needing to purchase additional hardware (monitors).
  • Using Chrome Remote Desktop has improved the productivity of my organization by allowing employees to work from anywhere.
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