Remote Desktop vs TeamViewer Remote
Remote Desktop
download.remotedesktop.com
TeamViewer Remote
teamviewer.comSide by side
| Figure | Remote Desktop | TeamViewer Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.20/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 8 |
| Spec score · Remote desktop software | 8.8 (#22) | 9.1 (#7) |
| Access mode | both | both |
| File transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Managed devices | 100 | 3 |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Session recording | Sessions can be recorded and saved on a local PC or Mac. | Session recordings and audit logs document remote connections for compliance. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,Chrome OS,Raspberry Pi | Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux, Android, Raspberry Pi, and other platforms. |
Plans
Remote Desktop
- Free PlanFree
- Remote Access Plan$99.50 a year
- Premium Plan$299.50 a year
- Corporate Plan$599.50 a year
- Pro$2.45 a year
- Solo$2.46 a month
- HelpDesk$99.50 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
- TeamPriced on request
TeamViewer Remote
- FreeFree
- Remote AccessPrice not published
- BusinessPrice not published
- PremiumPrice not published
- CorporatePrice not published
- TensorPrice not published
- Add-on free trialFree
- TeamViewer TensorPriced on request
In their own words
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop provides remote access and support from Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices. It also supports Chrome OS and Raspberry Pi, and mobile apps are available. Users can transfer files, record sessions, print, use multiple monitors, and communicate through chat, a whiteboard, and sticky notes. Screen locking is also included. For a temporary connection, users can share a one-time Access ID and Key. Enterprise administrators can enable or disable file transfer for all account users.
The free plan covers one licensed user, one concurrent connection, and three unattended devices. Other listed options include Remote Access at $99.50 a year, Premium at $299.50 a year, and Corporate at $599.50 a year, each with different user, connection, and device limits. Team supports unlimited users accessing 50 computers; Enterprise supports unlimited users and 100 computers. HelpDesk includes unlimited technicians and computers, and is listed at $99.50 a year, billed at 9.95 USD for the first year.
TeamViewer Remote
TeamViewer Remote has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.