DWService vs GoToMyPC
DWService
dwservice.net
GoToMyPC
get.gotomypc.comSide by side
| Figure | DWService | GoToMyPC |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.33/mo | $22.40/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Spec score · Unattended Remote Access Software | 9.3 (#1) | 8.6 (#6) |
| Spec score · Work From Home Software | 9.4 (#2) | 8.7 (#8) |
| Spec score · Remote desktop software | 9.1 (#11) | 8.5 (#40) |
| Access mode | both | both |
| File transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | DWService states that its headquarters are in Italy; its legal address is Via Fedro 16, 80122 Napoli. | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Security | The service says communications use TCP port 443 and are encrypted using an SSL certificate, and that passwords are stored as hashes. | The maker lists multifactor authentication, host access codes, antivirus, security scoring, and 256-bit AES encryption. |
| Support | The company says its activities include supporting and assisting customers and users. | The maker advertises free 24/7 technical support and the pricing comparison lists 24/7 phone support for each plan. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux,macOS,Android,web browser | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,web browser |
Plans
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
GoToMyPC
GoToMyPC remotely connects users to a home or office computer’s files, applications, programs, and network. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web browsers, with both app and browser access. Browser connections are zero-download on all three listed plans, and mobile apps support iOS and Android. Remote capabilities include file transfer, multi-monitor support, remote sound, remote printing, guest invitations, and session diagnostics. Security features listed by the maker include multifactor authentication, host access codes, antivirus, security scoring, and 256-bit AES encryption. Each plan is marked compliant with SOC 2, GDPR, PCI, and HIPAA. Personal is for one user, Pro adds shared-device and account administration, and Corporate adds multiple administrators, remote deployment, granular settings, single sign-on, APIs, RADIUS Server, and real-time chat. A seven-day trial requires no credit card or commitment; there is no free plan.