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DWService vs GNOME Remote Desktop

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.

DWService

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Choose DWService if you want remote access across desktop, mobile, and web platforms with file transfer, and the free plan’s 6 Mbps maximum bandwidth suits your needs. Consider another bandwidth tier if you need a higher maximum; the higher plans have listed limits up to 50 Mbps.

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GNOME Remote Desktop

Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted

GNOME Remote Desktop covers several Linux remote-access modes, with backend-specific limits to consider. Its security setup and network guidance matter when planning deployment.

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The facts

DWServiceGNOME Remote Desktop
Free planYesYes
Open sourceYesYes
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, WindowsAPI, Linux, Self-hosted
Lowest paid planEntry: $40 a yearFree or on request
Plans published101
MakerDWServiceNot published
Websitedwservice.netgitlab.gnome.org
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DWService: what it does well

  • Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and web browsers.
  • Offers both access modes.
  • Includes file transfer.
  • Provides Android mobile apps.
  • Free plan has a 6 Mbps maximum bandwidth.

What to know first

  • Free plan has a 6 Mbps maximum bandwidth.
  • The listed facts provide no prices for plans beyond Free.

GNOME Remote Desktop: what it does well

  • Free and open source under GNU GPL v2 or later
  • Provides both RDP and VNC backends
  • Supports headless multi-user login over RDP
  • GNOME 50 adds HiDPI scaling and camera redirection

What to know first

  • Operating modes are not supported by both backends equally
  • Multi-user headless remote login is RDP-only
  • RDP connections require a TLS key and certificate
  • Project cautions against public-internet firewall access

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