Chrome Remote Desktop vs Join.me

Not sure which of these tools fits your work? Compare Chrome Remote Desktop and Join.me to see what you can do with each, what you'll pay and what to check before you choose.

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Compare features and pricing for Chrome Remote Desktop, Join.me
What matters to youChrome Remote DesktopJoin.me
Best suited to
  • Personal use
  • Meetings
Starting priceFreeFrom $12.00
CategoryCollaboration & Productivity SoftwareCollaboration & Productivity Software
Ratings shown4.5 / 5 (12,000 reviews shown)4.5 / 5 (3,000 reviews shown)
Features to compare
  • Remote computer access
  • Separate support-sharing workflow
  • Host enrollment and access PIN
  • Desktop web access
  • Mobile access application
  • Historical online meetings
  • Historical screen sharing
  • Historical invitation-link workflow
  • Vendor transition destination for GoTo Meeting
Strengths
  • Focused workstation access workflow
  • Useful for uncomplicated assistance
  • Desktop and mobile access routes
  • Simple historical client-meeting workflow
  • Legacy use cases are documented
  • Vendor provides a successor destination
Considerations
  • Host setup and availability still matter
  • Account and access ownership need care
  • Specialist helpdesk requirements need comparison
  • Not a current standalone recommendation
  • Successor capabilities cannot be assigned automatically
  • Old invitations and archives need review

Before you decide

  1. Which tool fits the way you work?
  2. What will it cost you now and when you renew?
  3. Can you try it on a real task before you choose?

Questions you may have when comparing Chrome Remote Desktop and Join.me

What's different about Chrome Remote Desktop and Join.me?

Chrome Remote Desktop lists Remote computer access, Separate support-sharing workflow and Host enrollment and access PIN. Join.me lists Historical online meetings, Historical screen sharing and Historical invitation-link workflow. Start with the features you would actually use, then check which plan includes them. A shorter feature list doesn't necessarily mean a tool can't do something you need.

Which one will cost me less?

Compare the total for your team, not just the starting price. Check the billing period, currency, number of users, usage limits and renewal rate, then add any extras you need. If you try a free plan or trial, check what happens when you reach its limits.

How do I choose between Chrome Remote Desktop and Join.me?

Pick a task you do often and try it in both tools. If you need Screen Sharing Software, start there. See which feels easier to use and works with the tools you already rely on. Before you pay, check the plan limits and whether you can get the support you need.