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Ammyy Admin vs Unified Remote

Both stand on remote desktop software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Ammyy Admin

Free plan LinuxWindows

Ammyy Admin provides remote desktop sharing and control with unattended access, multiple authentication methods, and encrypted sessions. Its free plan is aimed at non-commercial use or trials, while commercial deployments generally need paid licensing.

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Unified Remote

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Unified Remote combines broad computer control with many application-specific remotes and a free tier. Bluetooth limitations and the required server setup matter when choosing it.

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The facts

	Ammyy Admin	Unified Remote
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	4	2
Maker	Not published	Unified Remote
Website	ammyy.com	unifiedremote.com
On remote desktop software	#63 of 135	#59 of 135

Ammyy Admin: what it does well

Runs without installation or administrator rights
AES and RSA session encryption
Unattended PC and server administration
Works behind NAT without port mapping
Supports HTTPS proxy connections

What to know first

Free connections may be limited after 30 hours monthly
Commercial remote-control PCs generally require paid licenses
Free plan has concurrent-session limits
Paid licenses last two years

Unified Remote: what it does well

Works across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux
125 remotes listed, including VLC and Netflix
Supports Wi-Fi and Windows Bluetooth connections
Screen Viewer supports computers and mobile devices
Free plan includes 18 essential remotes

What to know first

Bluetooth support is limited to Windows
Requires installing a computer server and phone app

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