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About RustDesk is a full-featured open source remote control alternative for self-hosting and security with minimal configuration. Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web. Supports VP8/VP9/AV1 software codecs, and H264/H265 hardware codecs. Own your data, and easily set up a self-hosting solution on your infrastructure. P2P connection with end-to-end encryption based on NaCl. No administrative privileges or installation needed for Windows, elevate privilege locally or from remote on demand. We like to keep things simple and will strive to make them simpler where possible. Supported by a network of early advocates, contributors, and champions. If you are using RustDesk you should have your own RustDesk server. The ports required for RustDesk server self-hosting depend largely on your environment and what you want to do with RustDesk.	About TeamViewer is a popular remote access and support software that enables users to connect to and control computers and devices from anywhere in the world. It is widely used for troubleshooting technical issues, managing IT services, and providing customer support. The software allows for secure file sharing, real-time collaboration, and remote desktop access across different platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. TeamViewer's security features include end-to-end encryption and two-factor authentication, ensuring safe and reliable remote connections. It is used by individuals, IT professionals, and large organizations to enhance productivity, offer remote support, and manage devices efficiently.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook	Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Teams in need of a solution to manage and secure their remote desktop access operations	Audience Companies in almost every country looking for a remote support and remote access solution. TeamViewer is available in over 30 languages
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online	Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API	API Offers API
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Pricing $9.90 per month Free Version Free Trial	Pricing $24.90 per month Ideal for on-the-go professionals looking for an economical, easy remote work solution. 1 Licensed User 1 Concurrent connection (channel) 3 Managed devices Unlimited devices to connect from 3 Computers to connect to (add-on available) 3 Concurrent sessions (in tabs) per concurrent connection Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 2.3 / 5 ease 3.0 / 5 features 3.0 / 5 design 3.3 / 5 support 2.0 / 5 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.7 / 5 ease 4.8 / 5 features 4.6 / 5 design 4.6 / 5 support 4.6 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Even though it's fast when it does work, since it's self hosted and runs through your own relay server. - Self Hosting - Speed - Security - This means nothing, but the form told me I needed at least 100 characters in the text box. Lorem ipsum quick red fox yadda yadda yadda. Unattended Mode plus the OTP Mode, faster connection and better display and resolution handling on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Cons Their support staff are not helpful, blunt, not trained at all to work with the public and quite rude. The system is full of bugs which are not being addressed, even though the internet is full of the discussions of these. - Additional charge PER endpoint - regardless if you need unattended access or not - Support is terrible/non existent. - Server installation was a pain. Remote Connection have no 'on-premises' options just like AnyDesk.	Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros It's simple, fast and secure to access and control devices remotely with TeamViewer. Again, it's possible to monitor and manage remote devices with TeamViewer. Likewise, it's secure to transfer files between remote devices with TeamViewer. Finally, TeamViewer provides remote IT support. For me, using TeamViewer has been absolutely magnificent, thanks to the fact that with this platform I have been able to connect remotely to any device in just a few steps. The things that I liked most about this platform were: 1- With the help of this platform, I have been able to maintain an active remote connection at any time. I must point out that the remote connection, which is totally stable, does not have any kind of drop and works perfectly on any device, which is quite helpful since I can use a mobile device or a personal computer to connect remotely to any device, regardless of the distance. I love being able to manage any computer fluidly with the help of this platform, since they do not have any kind of delay in their use. 2- Another feature that I liked is that with the help of this platform I can connect remotely and at the same time talk via audio or video. This is one of the most important options for me, since I can have a stable conversation with someone, while I perform any kind of process remotely, I can contact the other person who is on the computer I connect to either via video or audio. 3- I also really liked its functionality within mobile devices. Even though it is a platform that was created primarily for computers, its use within my mobile device is impressive. I can connect remotely to my computer just by having an ID number and a password. This has been quite helpful, since on some occasions I am away from my office, and I need some information that is on my computer, so I can connect remotely with my mobile phone. 4- Another thing that has been particularly good for me is the file transfer system that this platform has, since for example, if I need to remotely extract some type of document or file that I found on the computer I have connected to, I can do it instantly. The file transfer is one of the fastest I have seen on any other platform. I love the file transfer, there is no limit to the amount of files that I can transfer to my computer remotely. TeamViewer features end-to-end encryption, which is vital for ensuring the security of remote connections. In addition, auditing and logging features are useful for maintaining tight control over who accesses systems and when. The ability to establish unattended sessions on critical servers and stations allows me to run maintenance tasks outside of operating hours. TeamViewer Remote provides remote support thus making it simple and fast to solve technical issues. Ease to connect, access and control remote devices. It offers an enterprise-grade security. Ease to access from multiple devices. With TeamViewer Remote, it is simple, fast and secure to access and control remote devices. Again, it is simple to chat using TeamViewer Remote. It is possible to offer remote IT support to our clients with TeamViewer Remote. It is simple and fast to transfer files with TeamViewer Remote. Cons I haven't experienced any problems with TeamViewer so far as it meets all my needs. The main things I didn't like about this platform were: 1- It is absolutely necessary that both devices that are connected remotely have a fast internet connection. This platform is useless if you have a slow internet connection, which causes many users to have limitations when connecting remotely. I would like this platform to work correctly without needing such a fast connection, that would be fantastic. 2- Using TeamViewer for the first time is a rather complex process. Not all users can have a simple use of the platform. This is because most users are confused about how to configure the access ID and password. Therefore, the general configuration of TeamViewer is usually one of the problems that new users of any company have. I think there should be a tutorial on how to use this remote access platform correctly. One of the aspects I like least is its relatively high resource consumption, which can slow down the system on computers with limited hardware. It's difficult to connect to remote devices when having unstable internet connectivity. TeamViewer Remote delivers great performance and I therefore lack anything to complain about.
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person	Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information RustDesk United States rustdesk.com	Company Information TeamViewer Founded: 2005 Germany www.teamviewer.com
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