Gmote vs Unified Remote

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

Gmote is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like remote-control, mouse-control, keyboard-control, media-control.

It boasts features such as 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 pros including 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.

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

Its standout features include Control computer remotely via WiFi, Media controls for music/video playback, Volume control, Keyboard and mouse control, Program launcher, Customizable remote screens, Macro support, Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and it shines with pros like Easy to set up and use, Wide range of controls and customization, Free version available, Works across multiple platforms.

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

Product Overview

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.

Unified Remote

Description: Unified Remote is an app that allows you to control your computer using your phone or tablet as a remote control. It works over Wi-Fi and allows you to manage media playback, adjust volume, control mouse and keyboard, launch programs, and more.

Key Features Comparison

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

Unified Remote Features

• Control computer remotely via WiFi
• Media controls for music/video playback
• Volume control
• Keyboard and mouse control
• Program launcher
• Customizable remote screens
• Macro support
• Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, Linux

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

Unified Remote

Pros

• Easy to set up and use
• Wide range of controls and customization
• Free version available
• Works across multiple platforms

Cons

• Limited features in free version
• Can be laggy or unresponsive at times
• Some remote screens/macros need subscription
• Requires phone/tablet to be on same WiFi network

Pricing Comparison

Gmote

• Free
• Freemium

Unified Remote

• Freemium