ConnectWise Control

Remote meeting platform for resolving customers' queries

About ConnectWise Control

ConnectWise Control is a help desk solution that allows businesses to detect and resolve customer queries through remote monitoring capabilities. Agents can access clients’ devices using session codes or email invitations, prevent potential cyberthreats, and protect data via AES-256 encryption and two-factor authentication.

Using ConnectWise Control’s video auditing functionality, enterprises can record videos of all ongoing sessions and store them in the system for future reference. It comes with an administrative dashboard, which lets users view connection activity, session events, or recently active technicians and download generated reports in HTML, CSV, XML or JSON format. Moreover, professionals can add multiple technicians in an ongoing session to resolve customer issues through team collaboration.

With ConnectWise Control’s mobile application, businesses can manage virtual sessions, run commands, and communicate with customers through messaging. Operators can utilize the custom branding functionality to add brand logos and use local languages to enhance visitor engagement. It also helps managers conduct remote meetings to control desktops and highlight specific areas on the shared screen using annotation tools.

Pricing starting from:

US$29,00/month

  • Free Version
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription

Typical Customers

  • Freelancers
  • Small Businesses (2-50)
  • Mid-size Companies (51-500)
  • Large enterprises (500 and more)

Deployment

  • Cloud-based
  • On-premise

Markets

Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand and 2 others

Supported Languages

English

Pricing starting from:

US$29,00/month

  • Free Version
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription

Images

ConnectWise Control Software - The guest page, where end-users enter a code to join a session with a technician
ConnectWise Control Software - Connecting from a Windows machine to a macOS machine
ConnectWise Control Software - The Extension Marketplace, where administrators can install and configure new features and integrations
ConnectWise Control Software - The Access view of the Host page, where a technician can connect to unattended machines
ConnectWise Control Software - The toolbox menu, which allows technicians to store and run executables, scripts, and other frequently-used files
ConnectWise Control Software - Run a command directly from the Host page without connecting to the machine
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ConnectWise Control video
ConnectWise Control Software - The guest page, where end-users enter a code to join a session with a technician
ConnectWise Control Software - Connecting from a Windows machine to a macOS machine
ConnectWise Control Software - The Extension Marketplace, where administrators can install and configure new features and integrations
ConnectWise Control Software - The Access view of the Host page, where a technician can connect to unattended machines
ConnectWise Control Software - The toolbox menu, which allows technicians to store and run executables, scripts, and other frequently-used files
ConnectWise Control Software - Run a command directly from the Host page without connecting to the machine

Features

Total features of ConnectWise Control: 59

  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Attendee Management
  • Audit Management
  • Chat/Messaging
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Communication Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Reports
  • Data Import/Export
  • Desktop Virtualization
  • Diagnostic Tools
  • Diagnostics Tools
  • Discussions/Forums
  • Email Management
  • Email Reminders
  • File Management
  • File Sharing
  • File Transfer
  • Help Desk Management
  • Internal Meetings
  • Live Chat
  • Meeting Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Monitoring
  • Multi-Channel Communication
  • Multiple Monitor Access
  • Presentation Streaming
  • Projections
  • Queue Management
  • Real-Time Chat
  • Recording
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Remote Monitoring & Management
  • Remote Printing
  • Remote Support Software
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • SSL Security
  • Screen Recording Software
  • Screen Sharing
  • Search/Filter
  • Self Service Portal
  • Session Recording
  • Session Transfer
  • Surveys & Feedback
  • Task Management
  • Third Party Integrations
  • Troubleshooting
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Unattended Access
  • User Management
  • Video Chat
  • Video Conferencing

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Reviews

Overall rating

4,7 /5
(1 861)
Value for Money
4,6/5
Features
4,5/5
Ease of Use
4,6/5
Customer Support
4,4/5

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Mark A.
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

There is no better solution

Reviewed on 2019/06/19

I can remote into my clients PC's for support or have unattended connections to servers for...

I can remote into my clients PC's for support or have unattended connections to servers for maintenance and monitoring. Saves time (not travelling to client location) allows me the freedom to work from anywhere

Pros

-Works very well.
-not resource heavy
-multi platform

Cons

-Nothing I can really think of.
-This is my go to application for rmm.

Alternatives Considered

TeamViewer and Central

Reasons for Choosing ConnectWise Control

-This seems more stable and more feature rich. Splashtop was less expensive, but too many issues

Reasons for Switching to ConnectWise Control

-Better price for for the performance and features. Team viewer is nice, but way overpriced.
Kelly M
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 10 000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

It's perfect for remote troubleshooting and installation

Reviewed on 2022/05/19

Employee monitoring and new software deployment are two reasons why we utilize Connectwise Control....

Employee monitoring and new software deployment are two reasons why we utilize Connectwise Control. It is also used for troubleshooting deployed PCs on occasion. To swiftly access distant stations for troubleshooting and assistance, a basic security verification is required.

Pros

It's very convenient to be able to speak with our IT staff in real time, and the interface is so user-friendly. Characteristics of multipurposeness. It's a great option for anything from meetings to remote access to help desks to education and so much more. As a tool for establishing a remote desktop connection, ConnectWise Control excels.

Cons

It's possible to watch the screens of computers while they're in operation, without needing to connect to them. Better design for the dashboard is needed.

Adam
Overall rating
  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

The price is right, it has enough features that were not that easy to integrate, its reputation...

Reviewed on 2019/06/28

see above
you could have had the market targeting alot of users and devices all around the world...

see above
you could have had the market targeting alot of users and devices all around the world with your good fair pricing but everything else is not so good as it was -- with webex, teamview, logmein, ultravnc free,
dameware, Zendesk, anydesk, realvnc just to name a few
we as IT professional cant afford to look stupid with virus threats coming up with screenconnect
and telling people all these instructions to get control your one step installer plugin never worked !!
but good pricing kind of scary that others offer like sysaid and others not offering anything for the small guys like you did --- by the way i was talked into the AUTOMATE product --- worst product ever!
i spent a bit over a half a day cleaning it off and restoring all systems. It would not do what it was suppose to do at all --- slowest connection and unusable at all it was connected but would wind up my systems on some process i had to shut them down and clean the drives of any traces of AUTOMATE -- no software has done worse and your sale and support did not believe me i showed them proof they laughed and said they have never used it professionally
thanks any more information happy to help
maybe you could be the next big thing all the ideas are there but it all fell apart and you need to do almost a 180'

Pros

THE price compared to TEAMVIEWER AND LOG|ME in
i was not a large operation so the licensing suited
i loved the idea that i could make it a subdomain of my site or just have a link and it was White labelled
affordable
once i was remotely connected it was fine
It has many integrations and partnered up with a lot of companies

Cons

Its a pity you have not a better business relationship with antivirus companies
in most occasions and it was happening more and more that it would be picked up as a virus --- not good and worrying
it has many integrations and features ---- these features were hard to install and because there was many versions - most the time hard to get the right compatibility -- these integrations should be one click or a signup here and there --- i wouldnt have minded paying good money if these would at least work
It was not very intiutive some tasks -- like the whole process i would go through with clients
download the exe or file
then double click on it --- if you miss it , it will be in your downloads
then click run
follow prompts
then allow
and no at this point i would sometimes get a prompt to update the software
not good, not good at all
your sales and support staff could not give a dam because i was a small 1-15 users account
it was not very easy and intuitive initially to do file transfer - have you used team viewer?
most respectable organisations wont allow 8041 port through there firewall
it has lost its good reputation that support users at the large universities have originally given it
being considered unsafe and treated as a threat - i know that i could make it an exemption in the AV software but it came up as threat after the fact as if it later was damaged as professional tool
with all the quality secure easy products on the market these days | cisco
webex|

Alternatives Considered

TeamViewer, SysAid, Pro and SolarWinds Service Desk

Reasons for Choosing ConnectWise Control

ITS REPUTATION HAD AND THE SOFTWARE BECAME TO MUCH MAINTANENCE AND ALL THE ABOVE other products have a few controls to update and easy interface and are not seen as malicious software and less problematic they just work!

Switched From

TeamViewer

Reasons for Switching to ConnectWise Control

CHEAP -- LIKE THE EASY SETUP OF MY DOMAIN AND THE SCREENCONNECT SUB DOMAIN -- appropaite licensing -- i was excited by the integrations - that was a let down i read a review i think about it at the standford University in the states -- the support team saying its all they need or very good. if you need my help or more answers feel free to call me 0499235506 AUSTRALIA ADAM
Olatokunbo
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Efficiency of Connectwise control App

Reviewed on 2023/01/05

Overall, we would highly recommend this software as it offers excellent performance even when...

Overall, we would highly recommend this software as it offers excellent performance even when dealing with complex systems. It also boasts an impressive array of features such as team collaboration portals and self-service options designed specifically for customer facing scenarios that make any help desk process more efficient. Aside from its reliable infrastructure security measures enabled by cutting edge encryption protocols, Connectwise Control app is one of the most competitively priced solutions out there on the market today making it ideal for small businesses too!

Pros

Connectwise Control is a powerful remote support software application from ConnectWise that helps businesses increase efficiency, reduce IT costs, and provide superior customer service. Its features include automated file sharing, real-time session monitoring, access to inventory systems for licensing compliance data, workflow automation solutions including scripts and macros for repeatable processes, as well as multi-level technician accounts with custom privileges. The platform also offers various integrations compatible with popular ticketing systems such as ServiceNow and Microsoft Dynamics CRM among many others making it easy to manage tickets and requests quickly. The user interface makes navigation straightforward concisely categorizing options into intuitive categories so users have easy visibility of settings menus when using the app. Additionally there are two mobile applications (iOS & Android) available specificially designed for technicians which allow them quick responsiveness while on the go In summary Connectwise Control provides an excellent blend of helpful tools in one place plus its host of smart integrations make this competitively priced solution appropriate regardless if you need remote tech helpdesk or simply looking prove your customers great services without increasing operational cost

Cons

THIS DOES NOT APPLY WITH THIS APP. Connectwise Control is an efficient and effective remote support app. It is easy to use, with a simple interface that allows users to connect quickly and securely with their customers or colleagues through sharing screens or taking control of the customer’s desktop when needed. The Connectwise Control dashboard gives administrators access to information on current session stats, system status monitoring, client feedback ratings and more – giving them full visibility over the activity in their service desk history logs so they can better identify trends

Zane
Overall rating
  • Industry: Computer Hardware
  • Company size: 501–1 000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

ConnectWise Control helps us support our global customers

Reviewed on 2019/10/10

ConnectWise Control has allowed us to deliver a custom-branded remote support solution.

ConnectWise Control has allowed us to deliver a custom-branded remote support solution.

Pros

I really like the fact that we can own an on-premise license and not be tied to a contract. It also does not leave any client software installed.

Cons

Purchasing additional licenses is harder than it should be, I've reached out to them several times and no one has called me back,

Alternatives Considered

GoTo Webinar

Reasons for Choosing ConnectWise Control

To save money and offer a custom branded support tool.

Switched From

Join.Me
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ConnectWise Control FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions for ConnectWise Control.

ConnectWise Control offers the following pricing plans:

  • Starting from: US$29,00/month
  • Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
  • Free Trial: Available

ConnectWise Control offers free trial for new users, after which the software is available across three pricing tiers on monthly and annual subscriptions as follows: One: $29 per month (billed monthly), $24 per month (billed annually) Standard: $49 per month (billed monthly), $39 per month (billed annually) Premium: $59 per month (billed monthly), $49 per month (billed annually) Plans with unattended access agents start from $38 per month (billed monthly) and $30 per month (billed annually) for 25 agents.

ConnectWise Control has the following typical customers:

Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000

ConnectWise Control supports the following languages:

English

ConnectWise Control supports the following devices:

Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

ConnectWise Control integrates with the following applications:

Acronis Cyber Backup, ConnectWise Automate, ConnectWise PSA, Freshdesk, Microsoft Outlook, Passportal, Zendesk Suite

ConnectWise Control offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat

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