DWService vs IDEAL Remote
DWService
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| Figure | DWService | IDEAL Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.33/mo | €249/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 6 |
| Spec score · Remote desktop software | 9.1 (#11) | 9.0 (#14) |
| 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. | Châteaurenard, France |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux,macOS,Android,web browser | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android |
| What it does | DWService provides browser-based remote access after installing its DWAgent on the computer being managed. | IDEAL Remote provides centralized remote control and Windows administration for Windows, macOS and Linux systems. |
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
IDEAL Remote
- New license with 1 year maintenance€249 a month
- New license with 2 years maintenance€323.70 a month
- New license with 3 years maintenance€373.50 a month
- New license with 1 year maintenance€249, paid once
- New license with 2 years maintenance€323.70, paid once
- New license with 3 years maintenance€373.50, paid once
In their own words
IDEAL Remote
IDEAL Remote is remote administration software for managing Windows environments, with access from Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. It supports file transfer through multiple methods, including selective transfer. The listed migration options cover user profiles and settings, but not applications. Its plans include one administrator license, unlimited managed domains, unlimited servers, and unlimited client computers. The New license with 1 year maintenance plan is €249 a month; the 2 years maintenance plan is €323.70 a month; and the 3 years maintenance plan is €373.50 a month. IDEAL Remote is paid and has no free plan; a 30-day trial is listed. The maker was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Châteaurenard, France.