Unified Remote vs RemoteDroid

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

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

It boasts features such as 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 pros including Easy to set up and use, Wide range of controls and customization, Free version available, Works across multiple platforms.

On the other hand, RemoteDroid is a Remote Work & Education product tagged with remote-control, screen-sharing, open-source.

Its standout features include Remote control of computer from Android device, View and control computer screen in real time, Wake On LAN support to turn on computer remotely, Keyboard and mouse control, File browser, Multi-monitor support, Portable app, no installation required on computer, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Easy to set up, Low latency, Works over internet and local network.

Feature	Unified Remote	RemoteDroid
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Primary Category	Remote Work & Education	Remote Work & Education

Product Overview

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.

RemoteDroid

Description: RemoteDroid is an open-source Android app that allows you to control your computer remotely from your Android device. It works by installing a server on your computer that RemoteDroid on your phone then connects to, allowing control and viewing of your computer screen.

Key Features Comparison

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

RemoteDroid Features

• Remote control of computer from Android device
• View and control computer screen in real time
• Wake On LAN support to turn on computer remotely
• Keyboard and mouse control
• File browser
• Multi-monitor support
• Portable app, no installation required on computer

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

RemoteDroid

Pros

• Free and open source
• Easy to set up
• Low latency
• Works over internet and local network

Cons

• Limited to Android
• Requires port forwarding for internet access
• No desktop recording
• Lacks some advanced remote control features

Pricing Comparison

Unified Remote

• Freemium

RemoteDroid

• Open Source