VPN Software Vs GoToMyPC, PCNow, Radmin, Everywhere...

In contrast to a VPN (virtual private network), GoToMyPC enables Information Systems management with a way to provide secure remote pc access to corporate computing resources without security loss, poor performance issues and extra management resources.

A VPN (with there special hardware, software and config requirements) can be extrememely time-consuming and very expensive to implement. In contrast, GoToMyPC Pro is a completely Web-based solution that small organizations can implement in just minutes — even on wireless mobile devices. While you would still probably want a VPN for inter-connecting a LAN, for remote employees, GoToMyPC Pro offers a much more secure solution that easily integrates with an existing network and security infrastructure.

If your users need to access 4 or more computers and you will need to manage the employees remote access you will probably want GoToMyPC Pro

GoToMyPC Vs VPN
	GoToMyPC	VPN
Installation of the Software	Client software is not required.	With a VPN, client software must be installed.
Configuring to Software	GoToMyPC configure on its own.	Software configuration, sometimes difficult, is required.
Firewalls	No firewall changes are required.	To us a VPN, firewalls need to be specially configured.
Security Issues of GoToMyPC vs VPN	GoToMyPC will integrate with existing security and will not impact the security of your LAN.	A VPN creates potential security risks by giving external pc LAN rights.
IP Reliance	GoToMyPC will allow the use of all protocols on the host.	IP-centric.
Performance of GoToMyPC vs VPN	Applications run on the LAN; only the screen image is transmitted. GoToMyPC provides better performance.	Corporate applications designed for a fast LAN are often much slower over a VPN. With a VPN, performance is often very poor.
User Authentication	Authenticates the user at multiple points. One-Time Passwords generation available.	May authenticate the computer requesting the connection rather then the user. Less secure.
Remote Client Management	Software installation is not needed on the client. Only a Web browser is required so TCO is lower.	It can become difficult and expensive to install and maintain applications on the remote system.
Interoffice Usage	GoToMyPC is not a network, but rather allows a secure connection to a particular computer.	VPN can be used to connect offices.
Session Termination	128-bit encryption with the load split among all PCs used.	A VPN uses centralized encryption. Heavy CPU loads.
NAT/IP Address Overloading	Transparent to NAT issues.	Overloading. Will not interoperate with NAT/IP address.
WebEx PCNow Vs VPN
The key differences between WebEx PCNow and VPN are: VPN needs software to be installed, and maintained by a company's network admin - this is costly to buy and set up. Firewalls on the remote LAN must be configured accordingly to accept VPN connections. With WebEx PCNow, no special configurations are required since the application is firewall friendly. VPN only gives the local pc a connection to the remote LAN, but does not connect the user directly to the remote pc. Performance is typically poor for VPN access to resources over the remote LAN when attempting to transfer files or access remote files directly. WebEx PCNow configures itself for remote access. VPN client software must be configured manually by the end user, and usually requires some clunky set up options dictated by the network administrator.
Want a Better Solution Than a Costly VPN? We Recommend: Citrix's GoToMyPC ®: Browse GoToMyPC topics in the navigation section of our right sidebar or visit GoToMyPC now. A RemotePCAccess.net top pick! Need access to 4 or more PCs? Try GoToMyPC Pro. Webex's PCNow ®: Browse PCNow topics in the navigation section of our right sidebar or visit PCNow now. PCNow is another solid choice.
Are you still not sure if a VPN is right for you? Download a free trial of GoToMyPC and see the difference. Setup takes just 2 minutes.