DWService

Spec sheet

What it does

DWService provides browser-based remote access after installing its DWAgent on the computer being managed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · dwservice.net

Mobile apps

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · dwservice.net

Security

The service says communications use TCP port 443 and are encrypted using an SSL certificate, and that passwords are stored as hashes.Read 9 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Support

The company says its activities include supporting and assisting customers and users.Read 9 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Headquarters

DWService states that its headquarters are in Italy; its legal address is Via Fedro 16, 80122 Napoli.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Access mode

bothRead 20 Sep 2026 · dwservice.net

Account protection

Accounts support optional TOTP two-factor authentication and trusted devices.Read 9 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Agent licence

The agent is open source; its core and listed applications use MPL 2.0 while bundled libraries can use other licences.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

API authentication

API keys use either basic HTTP authentication or a recommended HMAC signature that expires after ten minutes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.dwservice.net

API billing

Some API functions require purchased tickets, which remain valid for 24 months under the API terms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · api.dwservice.net

API documentation

The documentation covers authentication, account, agent and session resources, iframe integration, installer customization and PHP, C# and Java examples.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.dwservice.net

API sessions

API-created sessions can be embedded in an iframe or window and configured with full or limited access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.dwservice.net

Automatic updates

Installed agent software updates automatically.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Commercial availability

Official documentation says companies, enterprises and public bodies may use the free service, subject to the 6 Mbps limit.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.dwservice.net

Company legal name

The operator identifies itself as DWSNET S.r.l., with Italian VAT number IT10018841212 and registered office in Naples.Read 15 Oct 2026 · api.dwservice.net

Company location

The company says its headquarters are in Italy, within the EU.Read 9 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Company registration

An Italian company directory lists DWSNET S.r.l. as registered on 30 March 2022 with one employee in 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ufficiocamerale.it

Company size and finances

The same directory reports 2024 revenue of €174,274, share capital of €10,000 and one employee.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ufficiocamerale.it

Development requirements

Building from source requires Python 3, g++ and make; Linux Wayland builds additionally require PipeWire and D-Bus development packages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

File access

The Files and Folders application supports file uploads and downloads and configurable folder sharing permissions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

File management

Files and Folders supports remote upload and download plus configurable shared-folder permissions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

File transfer

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · dwservice.net

Guest sharing

Folders can be shared with people who do not have DWService accounts without publishing the files to another cloud service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Limit: Android compatibility

Chrome-Stats review analysis cites Android 15 layout problems, missing gesture guidance and keyboard or rotation issues.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com

Limit: bandwidth

Independent Android review analysis reports that bandwidth restrictions substantially reduce usability without a paid subscription.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com

Limit: enterprise controls

A TeamViewer comparison says DWService lacks role-based permissions, session records and advanced authentication controls and is absent from G2 and Capterra listings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · teamviewer.com

Limit: mobile interface

Google Play reviewers report connection-lost errors after an update, orientation problems and a desire to control Android devices from PCs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Log watching

Log watch follows changes in a selected remote log file in real time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.dwservice.net

Open source

The agent is free and open source, with its core released under MPLv2 and other components under various licenses.Read 9 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Praise: lightweight performance

Independent Android review analysis highlights lightweight operation and good performance even on slower connections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com

Praise: usability and value

Independent summaries repeatedly praise the free or low-cost offering, easy setup, reliability and useful cross-platform remote access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · saashub.com

Rating on AlternativeTo

4.4 out of 5 from 22 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net

Rating on Chrome-Stats

4.33 out of 5 from 366 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com

Rating on Google Play

4.3 out of 5 from 385 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Rating on SaaSHub

5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviewRead 15 Oct 2026 · saashub.com

Rating on Techjockey

3.8 out of 5 from 3 verified ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · techjockey.com

Rating on Trustburn

4.1 out of 5 from 8 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustburn.com

Remote access

DWService enables remote access to systems through a standard web browser after installing DWAgent on the remote device.Read 9 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Remote shell

The Shell application opens a terminal session on the remote system.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Resource monitoring

Resources shows memory, processors, disks, processes and services and can stop services or terminate processes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

REST API

The public API is REST-based, uses HTTPS and JSON, and supports CRUD operations for agents and sessions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.dwservice.net

Screen control

The Screen application provides remote display, mouse control and keyboard input, with optional restrictions for shared users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Self-hosting status

The security page describes a simplified self-hosted node as planned, indicating that this is not presented as an available feature today.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Sharing

Users can securely share system resources, including folders, with people who are not registered with DWService.Read 9 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Source repository

The public agent repository targets Linux, macOS and Windows and contains Python and C++ components.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Stored data

The service stores account, agent, share and access-log metadata but says traffic passing between users and agents is not stored.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Subscriptions

Subscriptions are voluntary contributions that support DWService maintenance, improvement, and promotion, and do not give subscribers control over project development.Read 9 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Supported platforms

Windows,Linux,macOS,Android,web browserRead 20 Sep 2026 · dwservice.net

System tools

Applications include resource monitoring, service and process controls, a remote shell, a text editor, and log watching.Read 9 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Text editor

The Text editor application can view and edit remote text files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Transport security

DWService says communications use TCP port 443 with SSL encryption and that passwords are stored as hashes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Two-factor authentication

Accounts support optional TOTP two-factor authentication and trusted-device marking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dwservice.net

Plans and prices

Every DWService plan and price →

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