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Apple Remote Desktop vs N-able Take Control
Both stand on unattended remote access software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid LinuxMacWindows
Apple Remote Desktop combines Mac administration, VNC control, reporting, distribution, and automation. Its recurring price and encryption settings should be considered alongside the required macOS version.
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Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Take Control offers remote support across desktop and mobile platforms, with attended and unattended access and a 30-day trial. Buyers should request pricing and select a plan based on its listed registered-device and end-user allocations.
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| Apple Remote Desktop | N-able Take Control | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Apple Remote Desktop: $79.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | N-able Take Control |
| Website | apple.com | n-able.com |
| On unattended remote access software | #24 of 29 | #20 of 29 |
Apple Remote Desktop: what it does well
- Remote screen control with Curtain Mode
- File transfer and software distribution
- Reports over 200 Mac hardware attributes
- Task Server supports offline installations
- More than 40 Automator actions
What to know first
- No free plan or trial
- $79.99 a month
- Some encryption is not enabled by default
- Non-Apple VNC connections are unencrypted
N-able Take Control: what it does well
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
- Offers attended and unattended support.
- Includes file transfers and session recording.
- Trial users can access technical support.
- No credit card is required to start the trial.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Pricing is available on request.
- The trial requires registration before downloading.
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