Distant Desktop vs NoMachine

Struggling to choose between Distant Desktop and NoMachine? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Distant Desktop is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like remote-access, remote-desktop, remote-working, it-support.

It boasts features such as Remote desktop connection, File transfer, Multi-monitor support, Recording sessions, Chat, Virtual private network and pros including Easy to use interface, Secure encrypted connections, Cross-platform support, Flexible licensing options.

On the other hand, NoMachine is a Remote Work & Education product tagged with remote-desktop, file-transfer, collaboration.

Its standout features include Remote desktop access, File transfer, Audio/video streaming, Collaboration tools, Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, Encrypted connections, Bi-directional clipboard sharing, Multi-monitor support, Wake-on-LAN support, and it shines with pros like Fast performance, Easy to set up and use, Free for personal use, Works through firewalls and NAT, Supports many languages.

Feature	Distant Desktop	NoMachine
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Remote Work & Education	Remote Work & Education

Product Overview

Distant Desktop

Description: Distinct Desktop is a remote access software that allows users to remotely connect to and control other computers. It facilitates remote working and IT support by enabling full access to files, applications, settings, over a secure connection.

NoMachine

Description: NoMachine is a remote desktop software that allows users to access and control one computer from another computer or device. It works across multiple platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. Key features include high performance remote desktop access, file transfer, audio/video streaming, and collaboration tools.

Key Features Comparison

Distant Desktop Features

• Remote desktop connection
• File transfer
• Multi-monitor support
• Recording sessions
• Chat
• Virtual private network

NoMachine Features

• Remote desktop access
• File transfer
• Audio/video streaming
• Collaboration tools
• Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android
• Encrypted connections
• Bi-directional clipboard sharing
• Multi-monitor support
• Wake-on-LAN support

Pros & Cons Analysis

Distant Desktop

Pros

• Easy to use interface
• Secure encrypted connections
• Cross-platform support
• Flexible licensing options

Cons

• Can be resource intensive
• Setup requires port forwarding
• Free version has limited features

NoMachine

Pros

• Fast performance
• Easy to set up and use
• Free for personal use
• Works through firewalls and NAT
• Supports many languages

Cons

• Can be laggy over slower connections
• Limited customization options in free version
• Commercial use requires paid license

Pricing Comparison

Distant Desktop

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based

NoMachine

• Free
• Freemium
• Subscription-Based