Amazon DCV vs HopToDesk
Amazon DCV
aws.amazon.comHopToDesk
hoptodesk.comSide by side
| Figure | Amazon DCV | HopToDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $13.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Spec score · Remote desktop software | 8.5 (#38) | 9.4 (#2) |
| File transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The Amazon DCV streaming protocol is used by Amazon WorkSpaces Applications, AWS Nimble Studio, and AWS RoboMaker. | Integrations include webhooks, ServiceNow, Jira, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, and deployment tools. |
| Mobile apps | No | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux,macOS,web browser | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome OS, FreeBSD, and Raspberry Pi. |
Plans
Amazon DCV
- Amazon EC2Free
- Automatic evaluation licenseFree
- Production licensePriced on request
HopToDesk
- FreeFree
- Pro$29 a month
- Business$99 a month
- Enterprise & MSPPriced on request
- Pro Monthly$15 a month
- Business Monthly$49 a month
- Pro Yearly$159 a year
- Business Yearly$529 a year
In their own words
Amazon DCV
Amazon DCV has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
HopToDesk
HopToDesk is remote-access software for connecting to and managing devices. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Raspberry Pi, FreeBSD, ChromeOS, and browser access, with file transfer and session recording. Screen sharing, chats, file transfers, and other traffic are end-to-end encrypted. The Dashboard brings together monitoring, device management, reports, commands, teams, custom clients, and a help desk for customer tickets. Team tools include roles, invites, SSO, sub-accounts, and white-label clients; integrations include webhooks, ServiceNow, Jira, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, and deployment tools. It can run without installation or be set up as a private network on your infrastructure. The free plan supports 2 users, 3 devices, and 50 help desk tickets per month, with no time limit for personal or business use. Pro is $29 a month for 120 devices, and Business is $99 a month for 500 devices. The site also lists other plan prices, including yearly options, and an Enterprise & MSP plan with pricing by quote.