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DWService vs Parsec
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.
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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Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4
Parsec combines remote computer access and sharing with gaming-focused controls. Check the license terms before commercial use, and note that paid plans are billed per user per month annually.
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| DWService | Parsec | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Entry: $40 a year | Individuals (Warp): $8.33 per user a month |
| Plans published | 10 | 6 |
| Maker | DWService | Not published |
| Website | dwservice.net | parsec.app |
| On remote desktop software | #1 of 135 | #43 of 135 |
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.
Parsec: what it does well
- Supports Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux, Android, and web.
- Designed for 60FPS UHD gaming with low latency.
- Shared links can grant observation or control.
- Native peer-to-peer traffic uses end-to-end encryption.
- Teams supports SAML 2.0 single sign-on.
What to know first
- Personal Use and Individuals are non-commercial licenses.
- Commercial use requires Teams or Enterprise.
- Guest Access costs $25 per invitation.
- No volume discounts are offered.
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