Getscreen.me vs IDEAL Remote
Getscreen.me
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| Figure | Getscreen.me | IDEAL Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €249/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 6 |
| Spec score · Remote desktop software | 9.2 (#5) | 9.0 (#14) |
| Access mode | both | both |
| File transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | Châteaurenard, France |
| Mobile access | Getscreen.me supports remote control of Android smartphones, tablets, and digital displays from a browser. | Smartphone and tablet control is supported on iOS and Android, with the documented setup requiring organizational Wi-Fi. |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosting | The self-hosted offering is described as keeping data within the customer’s environment and avoiding reliance on third-party servers. | RustDesk can be configured to use an internal server, while the public documentation does not describe self-hosting the IDEAL Remote console itself. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,web browser | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android |
Plans
Getscreen.me
- FreeFree
- Personal Lifetime$149, paid once
- StandardPrice not published
- AdvancedPrice not published
- EnterprisePrice not published
- Business TrialFree
- Free VersionFree
- Personal LifetimePrice not published
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
Getscreen.me
Getscreen.me provides browser-based remote access for system administration, technical support, screen sharing, and other remote work. It supports permanent access as well as one-time quick-support connections, and lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and web browser support. Its control panel includes screen control, file management, terminal sessions, session recording, and connection history. A browser can also be used to control Android smartphones, tablets, and digital displays. Listed integrations include an HTTP API, iFrame embedding, SAML/SSO, Active Directory synchronization, and a Chrome extension; the extension page names helpdesk integrations such as Zendesk, ServiceNow, Freshchat, Tawk.to, and Jivo. Security controls include two-factor authentication through email, Telegram, or Google Authenticator, IP whitelisting, and single sign-on. The maker says video and executable command data are encrypted with 128-bit AES within WebRTC and SSL protocols by default. Self-hosting keeps data within the customer’s environment. The free plan is free, with up to two permanent devices, one technician seat, and file transfers up to 50 MB per file.
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.