ControlPC vs Gmote

Struggling to choose between ControlPC and Gmote? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

ControlPC is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like remote-control, file-transfer, remote-desktop.

It boasts features such as Remote desktop control, File transfer, System monitoring tools, Remote printing, Remote audio and video streaming, Multi-monitor support, Clipboard sharing, Remote command execution, Remote registry editing, Remote services management and pros including Secure remote access with encryption, Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux), Easy to set up and use, Supports unattended access to remote computers, Provides comprehensive remote control features, Offers both free and paid plans.

On the other hand, Gmote is a Remote Work & Education product tagged with remote-control, mouse-control, keyboard-control, media-control.

Its standout features include Remote control computer mouse and keyboard, Media playback control (play/pause, volume, etc.), Wake on LAN support, Multi-monitor support, Taskbar and start menu access, File browser, Remote command prompt, Customizable UI and macros, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Easy to set up and use, Low latency, Works over WiFi and internet, Supports Windows, Linux and Mac, Active development and support.

Feature	ControlPC	Gmote
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Remote Work & Education	Remote Work & Education

Product Overview

ControlPC

Description: ControlPC is remote access software that allows users to access and control computers remotely over the internet or local networks. It provides features like file transfer, remote desktop control, system monitoring tools, and more.

Gmote

Description: Gmote is an open-source Android app that allows you to control your computer remotely using your Android device. It works by installing a server on your computer that Gmote then connects to, allowing control of mouse, keyboard, media functions, and more.

Key Features Comparison

ControlPC Features

• Remote desktop control
• File transfer
• System monitoring tools
• Remote printing
• Remote audio and video streaming
• Multi-monitor support
• Clipboard sharing
• Remote command execution
• Remote registry editing
• Remote services management

Gmote Features

• Remote control computer mouse and keyboard
• Media playback control (play/pause, volume, etc.)
• Wake on LAN support
• Multi-monitor support
• Taskbar and start menu access
• File browser
• Remote command prompt
• Customizable UI and macros

Pros & Cons Analysis

ControlPC

Pros

• Secure remote access with encryption
• Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Easy to set up and use
• Supports unattended access to remote computers
• Provides comprehensive remote control features
• Offers both free and paid plans

Cons

• Limited free plan features
• Paid plans can be expensive for individual users
• Potential performance issues with low-bandwidth connections
• May require firewall configuration for remote access

Gmote

Pros

• Free and open source
• Easy to set up and use
• Low latency
• Works over WiFi and internet
• Supports Windows, Linux and Mac
• Active development and support

Cons

• Setup requires installing server on computer
• Limited to controlling one computer at a time
• No native iOS app
• Some features require pro upgrade

Pricing Comparison

ControlPC

• Free
• Subscription-Based

Gmote

• Free
• Freemium