# CrankWheel, ShowMyPC vs RemotePC Comparison

| | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 102 | 18 | 640 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (70.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (90.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $15.00 1 user, per month (billed annually) | No pricing available | Starting at $29.50 Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### CrankWheel

Pros:
- Ease of Use (25 reviews)
- Screen Sharing (21 reviews)

Cons:
- Screen Sharing (3 reviews)
- Expensive (2 reviews)

### ShowMyPC

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Easy Access (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Feature Limitations (1 reviews)
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)

### RemotePC

Pros:
- Ease of Use (95 reviews)
- Easy Setup (74 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (18 reviews)
- Remote Access Issues (13 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (81 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 9.4 (409 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.7 (83 reviews) | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 9.5 (424 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.8 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (298 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (210 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (67 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 9.1 (259 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (186 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (77 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (370 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### CrankWheel

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Solo

Price: Starting at $15.00 1 user, per month (billed annually)

Description: Unlimited usage for a single user, all standard features and branding options.

Key Features:
- 1 User
- Screen Sharing
- Video Conferencing

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/crankwheel/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### ShowMyPC

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### RemotePC

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Consumer

Price: Starting at $29.50 Per Year

Description: Secure unlimited remote access for Small and Home offices

Key Features:
- Access to 1
- Always on remote access
- Unlimited concurrent access

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrankWheel** | N/A | N/A |
| **ShowMyPC** | N/A | N/A |
| **RemotePC** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Screen Sharing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrankWheel** | 8.9/10 | 77 |
| **ShowMyPC** | 8.7/10 | 6 |
| **RemotePC** | N/A | N/A |

#### Presenter Tools

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Live Preview** | 9.6 (71 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications Blocker** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Control** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Switch Presenter** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Conferencing Options

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Group Live Chat** | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audio Conferencing** | 8.9 (63 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | 9.1 (53 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Application Tools

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Password Protection** | 9.3 (59 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Recording** | 8.9 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **In-Browser Application** | 9.2 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Screen Sharing

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | 7.7 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Remote Support

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrankWheel** | N/A | N/A |
| **ShowMyPC** | N/A | N/A |
| **RemotePC** | 8.9/10 | 67 |

#### Administration

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (53 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (54 reviews) | 
| **Session Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (37 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Remote Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (56 reviews) | 
| **Multi - Session Handling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Monitor Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (46 reviews) | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Reboot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (54 reviews) | 
| **Remote Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 

#### Communication 

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (44 reviews) | 
| **VoIP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (32 reviews) | 
| **Video Conference Call** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (29 reviews) | 
| **Screen Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (36 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 

#### Device Support

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Device Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Platform Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (40 reviews) | 
| **Cross-Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (41 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (38 reviews) | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrankWheel** | N/A | N/A |
| **ShowMyPC** | 9.5/10 | 9 |
| **RemotePC** | 8.8/10 | 325 |

#### Administration

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (219 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (195 reviews) | 
| **Diagnostics** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (193 reviews) | 
| **Session Recording** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (181 reviews) | 
| **Session Transfer** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (181 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (233 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (224 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (220 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (209 reviews) | 
| **Applications Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (194 reviews) | 
| **Remote Device Control** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (272 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (164 reviews) | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (204 reviews) | 
| **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (183 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to CrankWheel (1):** [Screen Sharing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screen-sharing)

**Unique to ShowMyPC (3):** [Remote Support Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-support), [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [Screen Sharing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screen-sharing)

**Unique to RemotePC (2):** [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [Remote Support Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-support)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 70.0% | 56.3% | 90.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 20.0% | 25.0% | 7.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.0% | 18.8% | 2.0% | 

### By Industry

#### CrankWheel

- **Insurance:** 52.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.1%
- **Financial Services:** 3.5%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.5%
- **Real Estate:** 3.5%
- **Computer Software:** 2.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.3%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 17.4%

#### ShowMyPC

- **Information Technology and Services:** 31.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 12.5%
- **Computer Software:** 12.5%
- **Building Materials:** 12.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.3%
- **Internet:** 6.3%
- **Hospitality:** 6.3%
- **Financial Services:** 6.3%
- **Chemicals:** 6.3%

#### RemotePC

- **Accounting:** 8.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.4%
- **Computer Software:** 5.4%
- **Construction:** 4.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.1%
- **Automotive:** 2.4%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Retail:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 58.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to CrankWheel

- [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56388 reviews)
- [GoTo Meeting](https://www.g2.com/products/goto-meeting/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17097 reviews)
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- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3958 reviews)
- [Microsoft 365](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5821 reviews)
- [Rise Vision](https://www.g2.com/products/rise-vision/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (972 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (694 reviews)
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### Alternatives to ShowMyPC

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3958 reviews)
- [AnyDesk](https://www.g2.com/products/anydesk/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1091 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (501 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (694 reviews)
- [Splashtop Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/products/splashtop-remote-access/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (508 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (384 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56388 reviews)
- [GoTo Meeting](https://www.g2.com/products/goto-meeting/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17097 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4306 reviews)

### Alternatives to RemotePC

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3958 reviews)
- [AnyDesk](https://www.g2.com/products/anydesk/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1091 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (694 reviews)
- [Splashtop Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/products/splashtop-remote-access/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (508 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (501 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-resolve/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (467 reviews)
- [GoToMyPC](https://www.g2.com/products/gotomypc/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (234 reviews)
- [Getscreen.me](https://www.g2.com/products/getscreen-me/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (264 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (384 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### CrankWheel

- Title: [is it there any updates?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-there-any-updates) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Hossien,

Thank you for your question.

We update CrankWheel on regular basis throughout the year. Both minor updates and new feature..."

### ShowMyPC

No discussions available for this product.

### RemotePC

- Title: [Can the system support multiple monitors?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-the-system-support-multiple-monitors) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Ye, but you can only view one at a time. You can however, easily switch back and forth in the GUI."
- Title: [What does remote PC do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-remote-pc-do) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It allows a person to log on to any number of remote computers which have been set up to allow such logins.  The price of the services varies based on the..."
- Title: [How do I add RemotePC to my computer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-add-remotepc-to-my-computer) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Go to:
https://www.remotepc.com/download
after downloading and installing the appropriate setup, simply log in."
- Title: [Is RemotePC any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-remotepc-any-good) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes! It works exactly as expected, enabling intuitive control of a remote PC/Mac with excellent security, e.g. requires additional unique password for each..."
- Title: [What is a good remote desktop software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-good-remote-desktop-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "RemotePC!"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/crankwheel-vs-showmypc-vs-remotepc)