Apple Remote Desktop vs DWService
Apple Remote Desktop
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DWService
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| Figure | Apple Remote Desktop | DWService |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $79.99/mo | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 10 |
| Spec score · Unattended Remote Access Software | 8.0 (#14) | 9.3 (#1) |
| Spec score · Remote Desktop Access Software | 8.0 (#16) | 9.3 (#1) |
| Spec score · Remote desktop software | 7.7 (#90) | 9.1 (#11) |
| Access mode | both | both |
| File transfer | It supports drag-and-drop file transfer between Macs and can copy and install software on remote Mac systems. | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Screen control | It can observe and control Mac computers and use Curtain Mode to prevent end users from viewing the screen during control. | The Screen application provides remote display, mouse control and keyboard input, with optional restrictions for shared users. |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,Linux,and UNIX via VNC | Windows,Linux,macOS,Android,web browser |
Plans
Apple Remote Desktop
- Apple Remote Desktop$79.99 a month
- Apple Remote Desktop$79.99, paid once
DWService
- FreeFree
- Entry$4 a month
- Lite$6 a month
- Basic$12 a month
- Advanced$30 a month
- Professional$60 a month
- Premium$120 a month
- Entry$40 a year
- Lite$60 a year
- Basic$120 a year
In their own words
Apple Remote Desktop
Apple Remote Desktop has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.