mikefxu
join:2004-10-05
Titusville, FL | LogMeIn: Limited to 10 Free computers (Alternatives?) LogMeIn is going to limit users to 10 free computer accounts. Their product works great for us due to the following: sometimes supporting those behind a NAT, needing access without user intervention and instructing user remotely (they see my control, not lock out like RDP). I knew that the free ride was eventually going to end and want to know if there are other offerings out there. We don't need the Pro account or Central, but would consider Central if no better options are available. I think it would be better if they included additional Free computer accounts with Pro computer account purchase, maybe 1 Pro equals 10 additional Free computer accounts.
»b.logme.in/2013/03/04/important-···in-free/ |
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 PToN
join:2001-10-04
Houston, TX | We used webex for $300 a month back in 2007. We couldnt simply just connect, we had to tell the user to go to the webex page and enter the session number.
You could also use VNC+VPN to reach your client PCs. |
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 SoJoI'll Sleep when I am DeadPremium
join:2002-05-07
Gilroy, CA | reply to mikefxu
Check out Google Chrome Remote Desktop.
»chrome.google.com/webstore/detai···enigjmpp
I haven't used it yet, but it might be worth a look.
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 CheesePremium
join:2003-10-26
Naples, FL
kudos:1 | reply to mikefxu
The free version has always been limited to 10 machines... |
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said by LogMeIn Forum Moderator at »community.logmein.com/t5/Free/Ch···-p/92567 :If you currently have subscriptions of LogMeIn Pro within your account, at this time you will have the ability to have more than 10 free computers within your account.
Sincerely,
The LogMeIn Team
That is from the third post in their thread on this subject, located here: »community.logmein.com/t5/Free/Ch···-p/92567
But they haven't posted details about how many more, what the ratio is, or how long that will remain the case.
I spent some time last year looking for other options. There are several out there, but overall, I found nothing that could compete with LogMeIn for convenience, features, and price. I run the "Free" version on each computer, with global subscriptions to Ignition and Central. Even with those costs factored in, LMI was the best bet for me. |
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mikefxu
join:2004-10-05
Titusville, FL
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said by Cheese:The free version has always been limited to 10 machines...
I have not experienced that limitation.
said by Camelot One:said by LogMeIn Forum Moderator at »community.logmein.com/t5/Free/Ch···-p/92567 :If you currently have subscriptions of LogMeIn Pro within your account, at this time you will have the ability to have more than 10 free computers within your account.
Sincerely,
The LogMeIn Team
That is from the third post in their thread on this subject, located here: » community.logmein.com/t5/Free/Ch···-p/92567But they haven't posted details about how many more, what the ratio is, or how long that will remain the case. I spent some time last year looking for other options. There are several out there, but overall, I found nothing that could compete with LogMeIn for convenience, features, and price. I run the "Free" version on each computer, with global subscriptions to Ignition and Central. Even with those costs factored in, LMI was the best bet for me. I will pay for 1 Pro if I can have unlimited Free. |
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| said by mikefxu:I have not experienced that limitation.
The limitation will go into effect sometime after March 12th 2013. This is a new change. Your first 10 "Free" computers, in alphabetical order, will continue to be available. The 11th on will be greyed out, and only accessible if you upgrade them to Pro, or subscribe to Central. |
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CheesePremium
join:2003-10-26
Naples, FL
kudos:1 | reply to mikefxu
Don't know what to tell you, it's been that way for a few years for me. |
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mikefxu
join:2004-10-05
Titusville, FL | reply to Camelot One
said by Camelot One:said by mikefxu:I have not experienced that limitation.
The limitation will go into effect sometime after March 12th 2013. This is a new change. Your first 10 "Free" computers, in alphabetical order, will continue to be available. The 11th on will be greyed out, and only accessible if you upgrade them to Pro, or subscribe to Central. I understood that I was just showing that this wasn't always the fact......
said by Cheese:Don't know what to tell you, it's been that way for a few years for me.
....for me. |
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H_T_R_NPremium
join:2011-12-06
Valencia, PA
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said by Cheese:The free version has always been limited to 10 machines...
I have well over 100 free connections. I have been using for some time now. Never had a limit. |
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 ekiMOh Well
join:2001-01-06
/usr/home | reply to mikefxu
I found this product and have used it a bit.
It's actually a VPN solution with remote access.
Their Feature Matrix has the details.
- It may or may not fit your support model.
They have a free version and 2 paid modes/products
»www.neorouter.com
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 veloslaveGeek For GodPremium
join:2003-07-11
Pleasant Hill, CA | reply to mikefxu
Just counted em up... 80 systems... haven't heard or seen anything yet... sure am dreading it if I do. Been using the free since 2007-8 sometime... sure hate to see it stop. Guess I will shop around if it comes down to it. In the back of my mind I have been thinking it was coming... was hoping they would add some advertising or sumpthin...
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H_T_R_NPremium
join:2011-12-06
Valencia, PA
kudos:1 | If you purchase Central you can have as many free connections you want. Its only 300 a year. |
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i have over 60 PCs in my logmein account.
i really hope i am grandfathered into their plan. normally they apply these policies to new users/accounts. |
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said by H_T_R_N:If you purchase Central you can have as many free connections you want. Its only 300 a year.
must have a promotion going (i didn't buy it, just clicked to see details)
LogMeIn Central yearly
USD $ 199.00 USD $ 199.00
Sales Tax (IL) : USD $ 6.22
TOTAL: USD $ 205.22 |
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said by tomdlgns:i have over 60 PCs in my logmein account.
i really hope i am grandfathered into their plan. normally they apply these policies to new users/accounts.
they are applying the new limits to all existing users.
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| said by Camelot One:said by tomdlgns:i have over 60 PCs in my logmein account.
i really hope i am grandfathered into their plan. normally they apply these policies to new users/accounts.
they are applying the new limits to all existing users. that is just horrible. i knew free wouldnt last forever, but i don't agree with that (not that they care about my opinion).
openDNS was unlimited, i had 7 networks in my account before they knocked it down to 1 free network per user/account.
dyndns is no longer free, but i had 5 networks with them (free) before they put a limit on it. i think they went to 5 free, then 1 free, no 0 free. but i have heard that you can sign up for 1 account, cancel before the trial expires, and you get to keep your account? (not sure, just what i heard)
i am still grandfathered into openDNS and dyndns.
alot of the PCs in my account are for family/friends. i will have to get them to create their own account, but it wont be as easy for me to connect. i was using ignition and could get to their computer within a few seconds from the ignition app.
too bad for us, i guess. |
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H_T_R_NPremium
join:2011-12-06
Valencia, PA
kudos:1 Reviews:
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said by tomdlgns:said by H_T_R_N:If you purchase Central you can have as many free connections you want. Its only 300 a year.
must have a promotion going (i didn't buy it, just clicked to see details) LogMeIn Central yearly USD $ 199.00 USD $ 199.00 Sales Tax (IL) : USD $ 6.22 TOTAL: USD $ 205.22 Even better. That's less than $0.29 per PC per month! |
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| Yes, due to this change, they are letting anyone who didn't previously have Central get it for $199.00 for the first year. It goes up to $299 per year after that, and it seems they are excluding existing Central users from getting the discount for this year.
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rugbyI think I know it all.VIP
join:2000-09-26
Plainfield, IN | reply to mikefxu
We've used Central for a year now and it's been well worth the $300. |
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