Best Remote Desktop Software - Page 6
Remote desktop software, also known as remote access software, allows a user to seamlessly connect to and interact with a computer in another location via an internal network or the internet. The best remote desktop software enables the user to see and control a connected PC or laptop as though they were sitting directly in front of it. Remote access solutions are helpful for collaborative work, technical support, and demonstrations.
Remote desktop solutions are ideal for remote employees accessing corporate networks and servers using bring-your-own devices (BYOD). Remote desktop systems also enable IT professionals to access and monitor employee devices for troubleshooting technical issues. User support specialists and sales teams use remote access systems to guide users through complex processes and provide tech support and product demonstrations.
The best remote desktop software provides organizations with easy access to remote devices, resulting in policy-compliant device management. These solutions also deploy data encryption, two-factor authentication, and other security fixes to prevent data leakage and ensure secure data transmission. Overall, Windows or Mac remote desktop applications foster greater collaboration, improve productivity, and help businesses save money by eliminating the need for in-person technical support.
There are two major categories of remote desktop software: operating system or OS-based and third-party solutions. The OS-based solution is provided by the same company that provides the business OS, which is baked right into the system. Third-party solutions equal ease of use, where users download the program and have the program run, troubleshoot, and support the software for users.
The main difference between remote desktop and screen sharing software is that screen sharing allows users to share their screens for the purpose of presentations or web conferencing. On the other hand, remote desktop software offers a full set of features for actual remote use, which is handy in the case of tech support calls or away-from-the-office computer use.
Screen and video capture software lets users digitally record or take snapshots of their desktop screens. These tools are essential for users who want to share what they see on their screens. Businesses use screen and video capture systems to explain complex processes, record meetings, and create troubleshooting training sessions and tutorials.
Remote desktop software is less comprehensive and simply replicates the desktop experience. Remote access is used by support technicians and professionals who remotely configure data centers and other industrial applications.
To qualify for inclusion in the Remote Desktop category, a product must:
Featured Remote Desktop Software At A Glance
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DeskRoll Remote Desktop allows users to sontrol remote desktops, send files and use applications from anywhere over a secure tunnel. No VPN or proxy needed.
- 50% Small-Business
- 50% Mid-Market
225 Twitter followers
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Synergy is a software download that shares one mouse and one keyboard between multiple computers. Simply move your mouse between your computers effortlessly. You can even copy and paste between comput
- 75% Mid-Market
- 25% Small-Business
3,556 Twitter followers
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AnyViewer - a comprehensive remote access, remote desktop and remote support solution that can access remote computers from Windows, iPhone, Android devices anytime and anywhere safely and quickly.
- 50% Small-Business
- 50% Mid-Market
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HP Remote Graphics Software is an application virtualization tool for accessing 3D professional graphics applications remotely.
- 75% Enterprise
- 25% Mid-Market
88,366 Twitter followers
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NoMachine Enterprise Terminal Server provides secure and reliable access to mission-critical, specialized Linux desktops from any operating system and device, letting you federate all your desktop nod
- 100% Enterprise
1,129 Twitter followers
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AweSun Remote is a fast, secure, and easy-to-use remote desktop software for remote access, remote support, and collaboration across devices. Developed by AWERAY PTE. LTD. and headquartered in Singapo
- 100% Mid-Market
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With the proliferation of devices and types of access, securing business application and data has become a major challenge for today’s businesses. At the same time increasing productivity, ensuring bu
- 100% Small-Business
3 Twitter followers
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Send an open tab on one device to all your others with a single tap. Much easier than texting or emailing yourself those links
- 100% Small-Business
262,789 Twitter followers
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Impero Connect is a remote access solution that’s purpose-built for security. Support any device or server, from desktops and smartphones to highly sensitive ATMs, POS machines, smart factory devices,
- 50% Small-Business
- 25% Enterprise
180 Twitter followers
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Award winning PC-Duo provides fast and reliable PC-PC remote control and remote access over LAN/WAN and internet connections. The famous PC-Duo reliability and performance makes it ideal for all envir
- 50% Mid-Market
- 50% Small-Business
304 Twitter followers
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Thinfinity Remote Desktop allows you to securely deliver your Windows applications and desktops to any device with an HTML5 browser, no matter if they are hosted on the cloud, installed on-premises, o
- 50% Enterprise
- 50% Mid-Market
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dualmon provides an advanced Software-as-a-Service solution that will keep you connected to your computers from anywhere in the world.
- 100% Mid-Market
70 Twitter followers
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Ericom Connect is a powerful remote application and desktop access solution. Built on innovative technology and two decades of Ericom's proven expertise in the access market, Ericom Connect offers ent
- 100% Enterprise
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The Leostream Remote Desktop Access Platform embodies over 20 years of Leostream research and development in supporting customers with hosted desktop environments, including VDI, hybrid cloud, and hig
- 100% Enterprise
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Mountain View supports all of the TR-069 specification, including the most recent Amendment 5 and TR-181 data model. As part of the initial device pairing process, Mountain View “walks” the device’s d
- 100% Mid-Market
