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DWService vs TeamViewer 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.

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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TeamViewer Remote

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

TeamViewer Remote combines remote connections with file transfer, recording, mobile access, and device controls. Its free plan is limited to personal, non-commercial use, and detailed limits are not provided.

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The facts

	DWService	TeamViewer Remote
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Entry: $40 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	10	8
Maker	DWService	TeamViewer Remote
Website	dwservice.net	teamviewer.com
On remote desktop software	#1 of 135	#3 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.

TeamViewer Remote: what it does well

Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS.
Supports file transfer and session recording.
Uses AES-256-bit encryption and TLS 1.2.
Can wake offline computers with Wake-on-LAN.

What to know first

Free-plan limits are not detailed.
Subscriptions renew annually unless cancelled 28 days before term end.
The listed add-on trial lasts 14 days.

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