Jump Desktop vs Screens
Jump Desktop
jumpdesktop.comScreens
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| Figure | Jump Desktop | Screens |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7.49/mo | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Remote desktop software | 9.1 (#8) | 8.5 (#41) |
| Access mode | both | both |
| File transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Security | The maker states that its Information Security Program follows SOC 2 Framework criteria and that it undergoes independent third-party assessments. | Screens supports encrypted SSH tunnels for connections to remote computers and allows custom SSH keys. |
| Support | The site provides support through its support center and contact support page. | Edovia directs app users to its support section and provides Screens support by email at [email protected]. |
| Supported platforms | web,Windows,macOS,iOS,Android,Linux | iOS,iPadOS,macOS,visionOS; connects to Windows,Linux,and Raspberry Pi |
Plans
Jump Desktop
- FreeFree
- Teams Pro$7.49 a month
- Teams Enterprise$14.99 a month
- IndividualsFree
- Teams Pro$7.49 a month
- Teams Enterprise$14.99 a month
Screens
- Monthly Subscription$3.99 a month
- Annual Subscription$29.99 a year
- Lifetime$179.99 a month
- Lifetime$199.99, paid once
In their own words
Jump Desktop
Jump Desktop is a remote desktop platform for connecting to computers, with access through web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux. It supports file transfer and mobile apps, and remote sessions use the proprietary Fluid 2.0 protocol. The product advertises 4:4:4 10-bit color. Individuals have a free option with unlimited connections; browser use is free on any platform, while apps may require a one-time purchase. Teams Pro costs $7.49 a month and includes five access groups and five years of cloud access logs. Teams Enterprise costs $14.99 a month and includes unlimited access groups, up to 60 Mbps video bandwidth, up to 512 Kbps 8-channel audio, and up to four virtual displays. A 14-day trial is available without a credit card. Team tools include user, machine, and settings administration, mass deployment options including MDM, and a Cloud API. Teams Enterprise includes SSO and SCIM integrations. More than one virtual display and USB device redirection other than game controllers require Teams Enterprise.