Compare Remote Desktop Services and TeamViewer

At a Glance
Remote Desktop Services
Remote Desktop Services
Star Rating
(140)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (33.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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TeamViewer
TeamViewer
Star Rating
(3,776)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $24.90
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that TeamViewer excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its ease of implementation. Users appreciate how straightforward it is for non-technical individuals to get started, with one reviewer noting the software's versatility across different operating systems and devices.
  • Users say that Remote Desktop Services offers a user-friendly interface, making it easy to set up and maintain. This simplicity is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to ensure consistency among users, as noted by a reviewer who found it helpful for collaboration within their team.
  • Reviewers mention that TeamViewer provides a robust set of features for remote communications, including video conferencing capabilities that promote a secure and productive work environment. This focus on collaboration is a significant advantage for businesses that rely on virtual meetings.
  • According to verified reviews, both products receive similar ratings for ease of use, but TeamViewer stands out with a slightly higher score. Users have praised its intuitive design, which enhances daily usability compared to Remote Desktop Services.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that TeamViewer's support quality is commendable, with a score that reflects its effectiveness in assisting users. In contrast, while Remote Desktop Services also offers solid support, some users feel that TeamViewer's responsiveness and resources are superior.
  • Users report that TeamViewer's overall performance is significantly higher, as evidenced by its G2 Score. With a wealth of recent reviews praising its features and functionality, TeamViewer appears to be the preferred choice for small businesses seeking reliable remote access solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Remote Desktop Services
No pricing available
TeamViewer
Remote Access
Starting at $24.90
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Free Trial
Remote Desktop Services
No trial information available
TeamViewer
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
134
9.1
2,999
Ease of Use
9.1
134
9.1
3,181
Ease of Setup
8.9
40
9.1
946
Ease of Admin
8.9
39
8.9
681
Quality of Support
8.5
97
8.6
2,574
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
34
8.6
637
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
132
8.7
2,893
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
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Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)Hide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
Not enough data
9.1
60
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
9.4
54
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.4
11
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.2
53
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
9.1
55
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
9.2
12
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.8
13
Service Management
Not enough data
9.5
54
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
8.7
1,067
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
8.9
866
Not enough data
8.5
788
Not enough data
9.1
940
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
837
|
Verified
Conferencing Options
Not enough data
8.7
798
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
811
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
794
|
Verified
Application Tools
Not enough data
8.9
873
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Verified
Not enough data
8.9
828
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
809
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Verified
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
Not enough data
8.0
41
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
9.8
6
Scope
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Security
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Management
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
22
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
20
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
9.2
21
Not enough data
9.3
21
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Management
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.4
20
Not enough data
9.3
21
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Security - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
8.0
32
Asset Inventory
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
7.3
24
Not enough data
8.3
26
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
19
Not enough data
7.7
19
Agentic AI - IT Asset Management
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.7
14
Management
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
7.5
22
ServiceNow Store AppsHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
9.3
145
ServiceNow Apps
Not enough data
9.3
131
Not enough data
9.3
132
Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
617
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
560
Not enough data
9.1
544
Not enough data
8.9
487
Not enough data
9.0
520
Not enough data
8.9
499
Not enough data
9.0
505
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.0
502
Not enough data
8.9
468
Communication
Not enough data
9.0
499
Not enough data
8.6
443
Not enough data
8.7
447
Not enough data
8.8
467
Security
Not enough data
9.0
464
Not enough data
9.0
465
Device Support
Not enough data
8.9
494
Not enough data
9.1
504
Not enough data
9.1
506
Performance
Not enough data
8.9
473
AR Collaboration ToolsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
9.9
5
Remote Support
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Hardware Integration
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Content
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
26
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
24
Security
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Endpoint ManagementHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remote Video SupportHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remote Support - Remote Video Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content - Remote Video Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform - Remote Video Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile Device Management (MDM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
8.9
35
Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Not enough data
8.8
30
Operating System
Not enough data
9.5
32
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.9
32
Management
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.8
31
Security
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
8.9
33
Agentic AI - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Enterprise IT ManagementHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
9.2
23
Analysis
Not enough data
8.9
18
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.5
17
Security
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
9.7
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
62
8.7
1,726
Administration
8.8
53
8.8
1395
8.5
49
8.7
1307
8.5
50
8.6
1302
8.4
42
8.6
1282
8.4
44
8.7
1320
8.0
47
8.7
1394
8.9
54
8.9
1460
Platform
9.1
50
8.9
1410
8.0
35
8.7
1366
8.7
51
8.7
1332
9.0
56
9.1
1502
Security
8.1
42
8.6
1193
8.5
48
8.8
1340
8.0
42
8.7
1284
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Remote Desktop Services
Remote Desktop Services
TeamViewer
TeamViewer
Remote Desktop Services and TeamViewer are categorized as Remote Desktop
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Remote Desktop Services
Remote Desktop Services
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.1%
TeamViewer
TeamViewer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Remote Desktop Services
Remote Desktop Services
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Computer Software
10.8%
Computer Networking
7.9%
Computer & Network Security
6.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Other
54.0%
TeamViewer
TeamViewer
Information Technology and Services
16.3%
Computer Software
10.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Telecommunications
3.2%
Consumer Services
3.0%
Other
62.9%
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Discussions
Remote Desktop Services
Remote Desktop Services Discussions
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Remote Desktop Services has no discussions with answers
TeamViewer
TeamViewer Discussions
How would teanviewer connect without a fast internet?
9 Comments
Parvin A.
PA
Can i access the mobile phone devices through remote desktop ?
5 Comments
Asher Z.
AZ
Yes, you can generally remote in to mobile devices, but the connection (at least in the case of iOS devices) is view only. You cannot control the mobile...Read more
Somewhat expensive licenses?
4 Comments
Verified User
G2
You may logon to your teamviewer account on the teamviewer website to manage your licenses, there you will see an overview of available licenses, used...Read more