Remoter vs Microsoft SharedView

Struggling to choose between Remoter and Microsoft SharedView ? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Remoter is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like remote-access, remote-control, file-transfer, screen-sharing.

It boasts features such as Remote desktop control, File transfer, Text and voice chat, Screen sharing, VPN connection, Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android and pros including Free and open source, Easy to set up and use, Secure encrypted connections, Cross-platform support, Allows controlling computer remotely, Has mobile apps.

On the other hand, Microsoft SharedView is a Remote Work & Education product tagged with virtual-desktop, application-streaming, azure, windows, macos, ios, android.

Its standout features include Allows streaming of virtual Windows desktops and applications, Works across platforms like Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, Hosted on Microsoft Azure, Supports both desktop and application streaming, Can be accessed from any device with an HTML5 browser, Offers role-based access controls and auditing, Integrates with Active Directory for authentication, and it shines with pros like Easy to set up and manage, Scalable and flexible hosting on Azure, Works on many devices without installation, Secure access controls and auditing, No need to manage desktop infrastructure.

Feature	Remoter	Microsoft SharedView
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Remote Work & Education	Remote Work & Education

Product Overview

Remoter

Description: Remoter is a free remote access and remote control software that allows you to connect to another computer over the internet. It offers features like file transfer, chat, video call, screen sharing, and remote desktop control.

Microsoft SharedView

Description: Microsoft SharedView is a virtual desktop and application streaming service. It allows users to access Windows desktops and applications hosted on Azure and stream them to devices. SharedView works across platforms like Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

Key Features Comparison

Remoter Features

• Remote desktop control
• File transfer
• Text and voice chat
• Screen sharing
• VPN connection
• Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android

Microsoft SharedView Features

• Allows streaming of virtual Windows desktops and applications
• Works across platforms like Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
• Hosted on Microsoft Azure
• Supports both desktop and application streaming
• Can be accessed from any device with an HTML5 browser
• Offers role-based access controls and auditing
• Integrates with Active Directory for authentication

Pros & Cons Analysis

Remoter

Pros

• Free and open source
• Easy to set up and use
• Secure encrypted connections
• Cross-platform support
• Allows controlling computer remotely
• Has mobile apps

Cons

• Limited features in free version
• Can be slower than paid options
• Requires port forwarding for remote access
• No active directory support
• No unattended access features

Microsoft SharedView

Pros

• Easy to set up and manage
• Scalable and flexible hosting on Azure
• Works on many devices without installation
• Secure access controls and auditing
• No need to manage desktop infrastructure

Cons

• Requires constant internet connection
• Can have latency issues depending on connection
• Limited customization options for desktops
• Subscription pricing model can get expensive for large deployments

Pricing Comparison

Remoter

• Freemium

Microsoft SharedView

• Subscription-Based