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Pulsar vs Remote Ripple

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.

Pulsar

Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

Pulsar brings remote support tools and game-streaming capabilities into one free, open-source app. Its listed platform support includes Android but not a released iOS app.

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Remote Ripple provides cross-platform VNC viewing and control without a listed charge. Its main requirements are a VNC server on the remote computer and, for internet access, possible public addressing and port forwarding.

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The facts

	Pulsar	Remote Ripple
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Linux, Mac, Windows	Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Not published	Remote Ripple
Website	pulsardesk.com	remoteripple.com
On remote desktop software	#58 of 135	#62 of 135

Pulsar: what it does well

Combines remote desktop control and game streaming.
Supports H.265 or AV1 streaming up to 120 fps.
Includes file transfer, clipboard sync, and multi-monitor support.
No account, telemetry, or ads, according to the maker.

What to know first

The iOS release is still in development.
Gaming calls for 15+ Mbps network speed.
Hardware video encoding support is listed as a requirement.

Remote Ripple: what it does well

Free license permits commercial use
Runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Includes file transfer support
Mobile MouseTool controls remote PCs
Passwords are stored locally

What to know first

Requires VNC server software on the remote computer
File transfer needs a compatible full extension
No zoom function is listed
Multi-monitor selection is unavailable

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