ScreenConnect
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Features
57 features across 27 categories
Access Management(3)
Grant temporary vendor access with flexible duration ranging from 48 hours to 30 days
Automatically handle elevation requests with privileged access management
Elevate support sessions to control User Account Control dialogs
Administration(2)
Automatically create and dynamically organize subgroups based on CustomProperty1 for faster machine discovery
Link multiple LDAP and Active Directory sources for easier administration across client companies
Auditing(5)
Filter audit logs by session name to quickly find and download specific recordings
Comprehensive audit reports for compliance and regulatory standards
Detailed logs of elevation requests, approvals, and denials for regulatory compliance
Record remote support sessions for compliance and training purposes
Audit and review video sessions for compliance and quality assurance
Authentication(2)
SAML authentication support for single sign-on access to the environment
Integrate with third-party user sources like LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and other SSO providers
Automation(1)
Build if/then rules that fire on any session event to ping techs, greet users automatically, or run scripts
Collaboration(2)
Remote meeting capabilities for team collaboration
Live, real-time camera sharing to see user issues through device camera access and end user collaboration
Communication(2)
Real-time chat communication during remote support sessions
Built-in VoIP audio communication during remote sessions
Compatibility(1)
Seamlessly support Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices from one solution
Compliance(1)
Multiple options to manage and capture user consent for remote sessions
Core Functionality(2)
Securely manage devices anytime, anywhere with remote access capabilities
Fix issues instantly with secure remote support capabilities
Deployment(2)
Host remote support solution on cloud or on-premises infrastructure to fit business requirements
MSI packages available for mass deployment of ScreenConnect
Display(1)
Support for multiple monitors during remote sessions
Feedback(1)
Hosts can choose when to offer feedback instead of automatic surveys at session close
File Management(1)
Transfer files and folders securely during remote sessions with drag and drop support
Infrastructure(1)
Scale remote support and access capabilities effortlessly as business needs evolve
Integrations(1)
100+ integrations with ability to explore, build, and share custom extensions in ConnectWise Marketplace
Media Capture(2)
Take snapshots and pause camera feeds for smooth troubleshooting experience
Capture audio from remote sessions
Mobile(3)
Switch between front and rear cameras on mobile devices for comprehensive troubleshooting
Support iOS and Android mobile guest clients for remote access
Enable technicians to join sessions from mobile devices
Monitoring(1)
24/7 visibility, automated remediation, and patching via ConnectWise RMM to prevent issues
Privacy(1)
Blank the guest monitor during unattended remote sessions
Quality Assurance(1)
QA and code review of extensions in marketplace to guarantee quality assurance and protect intellectual property
Remote Access(1)
Unattended remote access agents for machines that can be accessed without user presence
Remote Management(5)
Troubleshoot behind the scenes with remote access, command center, and secure file management without user disruption
Switch between different user logon sessions on remote machines
Run scripts and commands through Windows command terminal or PowerShell on remote machines
Print remotely from support technician to end user devices
Wake remote machines on local area network
Reporting(1)
Generate custom reports for analytics and performance tracking
Security(8)
AES-256 bit encryption protecting every device with security-first approach
Prevent brute force attacks with security measures
Store and encrypt a single set of credentials within the host client
Fine-grained access control to protect devices and manage permissions
Enforce least privilege with PAM software that automatically handles requests ensuring users have only needed permissions
Grant one-time administrator access without exposing passwords through privileged access management
Protect critical systems with least-privilege control and elevated access management
Two-factor authentication for enhanced security
Session Control(4)
Unique 5-digit session codes ensuring guests connect to correct support sessions
Pause the guest's keyboard and mouse control during remote sessions
Hosts can remotely remove guests from sessions without relying on guests to exit manually
Dynamically manage and group sessions with trigger actions based on session events
Tools & Resources(2)
Advanced diagnostics toolkit for remote troubleshooting
Access files when needed, upload tools to shared toolbox, deploy tools on remote machines without installation
Pricing
One
- ✓Multi-monitor support
- ✓In-session chat
- ✓Remote support
- ✓File transfer
- ✓Remote printing
- ✓Remote toolbox
- ✓Mobile technician support
- ✓1 session limit
- ✓10 unattended access agents
Standard
Popular- ✓Everything in One
- ✓Backstage
- ✓Remote command line
- ✓Wake-on-LAN
- ✓Session recording
- ✓VoIP audio
- ✓Support iOS and Android mobile guest clients
- ✓Up to 3 sessions per tech
- ✓Unlimited unattended access agents
Premium
- ✓Everything in Standard
- ✓Video auditing
- ✓Generate custom reports
- ✓Remote diagnostics toolkit
- ✓Remote camera sharing (View)
- ✓Up to 10 sessions per tech
Standard
Popular- ✓Everything in One
- ✓Backstage
- ✓Remote command line
- ✓Wake-on-LAN
- ✓Session recording
- ✓VoIP audio
- ✓Support iOS and Android mobile guest clients
- ✓Up to 3 sessions per tech
- ✓Unlimited unattended access agents
Premium
- ✓Everything in Standard
- ✓Video auditing
- ✓Generate custom reports
- ✓Remote diagnostics toolkit
- ✓Remote camera sharing (View)
- ✓Up to 10 sessions per tech
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Total Cost Comparison
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying ScreenConnect saves ~$44,640 over 3 years vs building.
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Integrations
12 known integrations