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Radmin vs RDS Remote Support
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.
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Radmin provides remote control, administration, file transfer, and support features for Windows and Linux-through-Wine setups. Its trial and perpetual license options cover individual computers through larger packages, but simultaneous connections are limited by default.
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RDS Remote Support combines attended support, unattended maintenance and collaboration tools across Windows and macOS. Annual plans differ mainly by concurrent connection limits, while a 14-day trial provides time to evaluate the workflow.
Visit RDS Remote SupportThe facts
| Radmin | RDS Remote Support | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Starter: $8 a month |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Maker | Radmin | Not published |
| Website | radmin.com | rds-tools.com |
| On remote desktop software | #112 of 135 | #108 of 135 |
Radmin: what it does well
- Remote support over LAN or Internet
- AES-256 encryption for transferred data
- File transfer and chat tools
- 30-day fully functional trial
- Includes free Radmin Viewer
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Five connections by default
- Linux support requires Wine
- Help Desk minimum is 50 licenses
RDS Remote Support: what it does well
- Screen control, chat and file transfer
- Unattended access with Wake-on-LAN
- Multiple agents can share a session
- Freshdesk ticket integration
- Unlimited users and devices on listed plans
What to know first
- No free plan
- No mobile apps
- Starter allows one concurrent connection
- Self-hosting starts at 50 concurrent connections
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