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Dameware Mini Remote Control vs Matrix42 FastViewer
Both stand on remote support software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Dameware Mini Remote Control combines cross-platform remote sessions with deployment, security, power-state, and mobile controls. The main plan trade-off is unlimited end devices paired with a single technician seat and paid pricing.
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FastViewer combines remote device control with file sharing, administration tools, and cloud or on-premises deployment. The license is priced per concurrent session, and file transfers have a 2 GB per-file limit.
Visit Matrix42 FastViewerThe facts
| Dameware Mini Remote Control | Matrix42 FastViewer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Dameware Mini Remote Control: $370, paid once | Matrix42 FastViewer: €540 per session a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Dameware Mini Remote Control | Matrix42 FastViewer |
| Website | solarwinds.com | matrix42.com |
| On remote support software | #26 of 49 | #30 of 49 |
Dameware Mini Remote Control: what it does well
- Supports Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
- Includes chat, transfer, printing, and screenshots
- Can reach sleeping or crashed computers
- Offers unattended and multi-monitor access
- 14-day trial requires no credit card
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Plan includes one registered technician
- Pricing is listed at $370 a month
- Self-hosted deployment is required
Matrix42 FastViewer: what it does well
- Supports unattended access and multi-monitor sessions.
- Administrators can run remote PowerShell or CMD.
- Offers cloud or on-premises deployment.
- Trial lasts 30 days and requires no credit card.
What to know first
- License costs €540 a year, plus 19% VAT.
- Each license covers one concurrent session.
- File transfers are limited to 2 GB per file.
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