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ScreenConnect vs. Trengo

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The short version

ScreenConnect starts at $27 per seat, versus Trengo at €299. ScreenConnect carries the higher aggregate rating (9.0/5 vs 4.3/5).

Full comparison

ScreenConnectfrom $27 per month
Trengofrom €299 per month, flat (10 users incl.)
Audyense Score29AS*Low63ASFair
PositioningScreenConnect is an efficient and quick remote support, access, and meeting system designed for modern technical assistance teams.Omnichannel shared inbox with AI agents for customer conversations
Free tierYesNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketSMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
  • Boost€299
  • Pro€499
  • EnterpriseFree
Multiple agentsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Remote SupportYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
No interruptionsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Secure informationYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Automated reconnectionYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Cross-platform compatibilityYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Browser extensionsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Remote accessYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Unattended accessYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Simplified transfer of filesYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Roles & permissionsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Shared toolboxYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Remote meetingsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Customization & brandingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Shared inbox & ticketingYesCore product: collaborative multi-channel team inbox with assignment, tagging and internal chat.
Live chat & messagingYesWeb widget channel with greeting automation.
Omnichannel supportYesWhatsApp, email, Instagram, Facebook, live chat, SMS, voice, Gmail and Outlook in one inbox.
Knowledge base & help centerYesSelf-hosted Help Centre documented in Trengo's own help center.
Automation & macrosYesRules, auto-replies, quick replies, flowbots and AI Journeys.
SLA managementPartialBusiness hours and auto-replies are documented, but no dedicated SLA policy engine; G2's feature comparison scores Trengo below Zendesk on SLA management.
CSAT & satisfaction surveysYesCSAT surveys documented in the help center.
Reporting & dashboardsYesTrengo Analytics exists, but multiple reviewers call reporting depth a weak point.
AI featuresYesAI Agent (HelpMate), AI Journeys and an AI Voice Agent.
Public APIYesPublic REST API plus webhooks with OpenAPI specs at developers.trengo.com.
Integrations verified49+
Aggregate rating9.0 · No reviews yet4.3 · 245 reviews
Integrations
WhatsApp Business APIShopifyHubSpotSalesforcePipedriveZoho CRM+9 more
Security & compliance
GDPR
Pros
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Multiple agents
  • Documented capability: Remote Support
  • Documented capability: No interruptions
  • Documented capability: Secure information
  • Genuinely unified inbox: reviewers repeatedly describe eliminating tab-switching by pulling WhatsApp, email, phone and social into one overview and responding faster.
  • Low onboarding friction, with an intuitive UI that reviewers say gets teams productive without a lengthy implementation.
  • WhatsApp Business API handling is a standout, backed by official Meta Business Partner and certified WhatsApp Business Provider status.
  • Small-business reviewers on G2 rate it as good value against heavier alternatives like Intercom and HubSpot, and note rapid addition of new channels.
Cons
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • Pricing instability is the single loudest complaint: repeated increases, restructured plans, conversation caps and reports of monthly cost doubling.
  • Customer support after onboarding is frequently described as slow and low quality, in contrast to the well-rated onboarding experience.
  • Stability and performance issues: app slowness, glitches, dropped or buggy calls, and notification and email delivery failures, worsening as user count and message volume grow.
  • Reporting and automation depth is limited, and data export is difficult enough (API-only) that reviewers describe it as lock-in.
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

ScreenConnect

ScreenConnect is an efficient and quick remote support, access, and meeting system designed for modern technical assistance teams. The solution allows technicians to make their work more productive by using remote support and access to repair computers, providing updates, and managing machines. Using it, they can also conduct online seminars and prepare presentations for remote meetings. All things considered, ScreenConnect is fast, reliable, hassle-free, and yet it includes the same features as much more complex remote control solutions. Why choose ConnectWise Control? As a member of a reputed productivity software family, this system will make it possible to provide quick, top notch customer service, and ensure unobstructed communication between agents and technicians. The tool’s customizable nature allows you to bring your brand in the center of attention, and change everything from logos and icons to the language integrated on your website. ScreenConnect functions in synergy with ConnectWise Automate, and offers flexible pricing tailored to the user’s possibilities. Plus, ScreenConnect is designed for teams, rather than individuals. The large variety of collaboration assets makes it easy for agents to assist each other, and exchange opinions, files, and even tasks. They will all have unobstructed access to the same customer database, and insights into previous cases to come up with an easier solution. As it is with all ConnectWise features and functionalities, data access is enabled via all devices and operating systems, and stored and managed in cloud to avoid all hindering and misuse. If you’re a sole technician, nonetheless, you can also submit a request for an on premise license, and get one at no cost. Just recently, the company introduced a brand new and reimaged version of the system, pleasing users with even better service control and out

A particularly good fit for: B2B teams evaluating customer support software Teams that need documented workflow capabilities and fit guidance Organizations willing to validate implementation and plan limits

May be a poor fit if: Teams seeking a workflow outside the product's documented focus Teams needing unlimited usage without plan limits

Trengo

Trengo is a Dutch customer engagement platform that consolidates WhatsApp Business, email, live chat, Instagram, Facebook, SMS and voice into a single shared team inbox. It layers AI agents (HelpMate), AI Journeys automation and flowbots on top of that inbox to deflect and route conversations. Founded in Utrecht in 2017, it is an official Meta/WhatsApp Business Solution Provider and is sold as flat-fee platform plans rather than per-seat licences.

A particularly good fit for: E-commerce and D2C teams whose customers message primarily over WhatsApp and social rather than email tickets. Hospitality, travel and rental operators who need OTA channels like Booking.com, Airbnb and VRBO landing in the same inbox as direct enquiries. SMB and lower-mid-market support teams of roughly 10-20 agents who want one shared inbox instead of separate chat, email and messaging tools.

May be a poor fit if: Enterprise service desks that need strict SLA policy management, deep custom reporting and ITSM-grade workflow, where reviewers report Trengo runs thin. Very small teams or solo operators, since the cheapest plan is a flat several-hundred-euro monthly fee with no free tier and reviewers report the pricing structure penalises smaller companies.

Pricing and plan structure

ScreenConnect: Published starting price $27 per month

  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing

Trengo: Published starting price €299 per month, flat (10 users incl.)

  • Boost€299 per month, flat (10 users incl.)
  • Pro€499 per month, flat (20 users incl.)
  • EnterpriseFree

Capabilities worth validating

  • ScreenConnect: Multiple agents, Remote Support, No interruptions, Secure information, Automated reconnection
  • Trengo: Shared inbox & ticketing, Live chat & messaging, Omnichannel support, Knowledge base & help center, Automation & macros Integrations include WhatsApp Business API, Shopify, HubSpot, Salesforce.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does ScreenConnect's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Trengo's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for WhatsApp Business API, Shopify, HubSpot support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between Customer Support tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative Customer Support workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through WhatsApp Business API, Shopify, HubSpot: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Structured signals help narrow the shortlist, but a trial with a real workflow is still the best way to validate the decision.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-18. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: ScreenConnect product site, FinancesOnline review, Vendor website; Trengo product site, G2, Capterra