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pcAnywhere (Discontinued)

Score7 out of 10

14 Reviews and Ratings

What is pcAnywhere (Discontinued)?

PcAnywhere was remote administration software from established security software vendor Symantec. The application reached end of life in 2014.

Categories & Use Cases

Top Performing Features

  • File transfer

    Securely exchange files with remote computer without having to use email or FTP.

    Category average: 8.6

  • Over-the-Internet remote session

    Establish secure remote connection with computers outside the network firewall.

    Category average: 9.4

Areas for Improvement

Great for Secure Remote Connections

Pros

  • Multiple connections
  • Cross-platform
  • Decent UX

Cons

  • Sometimes it is too slow
  • Consumes too much bandwidth

Return on Investment

  • It allows us to comply with the latest safe browsing requirements.

Other Software Used

TeamViewer, LogMeIn Central