DWService vs RemoteToPC
DWService
dwservice.netRemoteToPC
remotetopc.comSide by side
| Figure | DWService | RemoteToPC |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.33/mo | $8.25/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 | 10 |
| Spec score · Remote support tools | 9.5 (#1) | 8.6 (#13) |
| Spec score · Remote Support Software | 9.3 (#2) | 8.3 (#17) |
| Spec score · Remote desktop software | 9.1 (#11) | 8.7 (#27) |
| Access mode | both | both |
| File transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| 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 security page describes two-factor authentication and remote access tunnels using 256-AES and Poly 1305 AEAD encryption. |
| Support | The company says its activities include supporting and assisting customers and users. | The product page lists free tech support. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux,macOS,Android,web browser | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,web |
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
RemoteToPC
- Remote Rescue$99 a year
- Basic$99 a year
- Remote Rescue$99, paid once
- Business$199 a year
- Teams$299 a year
- IT Starter$399 a year
- IT Pro$799 a year
- IT Team$1,199 a year
- IT Business$1,999 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
RemoteToPC
RemoteToPC provides unattended remote computer access and management through a web-based Command Center. Remote sessions include file transfer, remote printing, multi-monitor support, and unlimited remote sessions. For attended support, Remote Rescue offers on-demand help without permanent host software on the remote computer. IT plans add monitoring, alerts, advanced system information, deployments, system and user grouping, reboot, Safe Mode, and Wake-on-LAN tools. The product lists support across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web, while its remote-computer access description names Windows and Mac computers. Security features include two-factor authentication and remote access tunnels using 256-AES and Poly 1305 AEAD encryption. RemoteToPC says over 97% of connections are direct peer-to-peer, relaying when needed. It says it does not store financial or credit card data and uses Stripe for card transactions. The company also states that it does not process, store, or access users’ computer data, and should not be considered a customer's HIPAA business associate. The site lists a 14-day trial and free tech support. Remote Rescue is listed at $99 a year for one user and 10 rescue computers.