Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop provides remote access and support across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, and Raspberry Pi.
What Remote Desktop is
Remote Desktop provides remote access and support across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, and Raspberry Pi. Connections can be made from macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android devices, and mobile apps are available. It supports file transfer and session recording, alongside printing, multiple monitors, a whiteboard, chat, sticky notes, and screen locking. For temporary access, a user can share a one-time Access ID and Key. The Free Plan is free and includes one licensed user, one concurrent connection, and three unattended devices. Other listed options include Remote Access Plan at $99.50 a year, Premium Plan at $299.50 a year, and Corporate Plan at $599.50 a year, each with different user, connection, and device limits. Solo is listed at $2.46 a month, with $1.84 a month shown. HelpDesk is $99.50 a year, with 9.95 USD shown for the first year. Team and Enterprise support unlimited users, with access to 50 and 100 computers respectively; Enterprise administrators can enable or disable file transfer for account users.
Good
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android connections.
- Includes file transfer and session recording.
- One-time Access ID and Key can be shared.
- Free plan includes three unattended devices.
- Enterprise administrators can control file transfer.
Watch out
- Free plan allows one concurrent connection.
- Free plan is limited to three unattended devices.
- Solo is listed at $2.46 a month.
- HelpDesk is listed at $99.50 a year.
Who it suits
Remote Desktop suits people who need remote connections from desktop or mobile devices, as well as teams supporting multiple users or computers. Its free plan is sized for one user and three unattended devices.
Verdict
Remote Desktop offers a free option for a single user and paid plans with larger user and device limits. The included collaboration and access features may suit remote support, while plan capacity and cost are important to compare against your needs.
Plans and prices
From Remote Desktop's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | Free | 1 licensed user · 1 concurrent connection · 3 unattended devices |
| Remote Access Plan | $99.50 a year | 1 licensed user · 3 concurrent connections · 100 unattended devices · per year |
| Premium Plan | $299.50 a year | 20 licensed users · 6 concurrent connections · 500 unattended devices · per year |
| Corporate Plan | $599.50 a year | 100 licensed users · 10 concurrent connections · 1000 unattended devices · per year |
| Pro | $2.45 a year | One user with access to 10 computers. · $1.84 first year |
| Solo | $2.46 a month | Secure remote access for personal use; save up to 50%. · $1.84 /Month |
| HelpDesk | $99.50 a year | Unlimited technicians and computers; save up to 90%. · $9.95 first year |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | Unlimited users with access to 100 computers. |
| Team | Priced on request | Unlimited users with access to 50 computers. |
The facts
Each one read from Remote Desktop's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access mode
- bothchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Admin file control
- Enterprise administrators can enable or disable file transfer for all account users.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Enterprise capacity
- The Enterprise plan supports unlimited users and access to 100 computers.checked 28 Sep 2026
- File transfer
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- HelpDesk capacity
- HelpDesk includes unlimited technicians and computers.checked 28 Sep 2026
- HelpDesk pricing
- HelpDesk starts at $99.50 per year, with $9.95 shown for the first year.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Remote features
- Features include printing, multiple monitors, whiteboard, chat, sticky notes, and screen locking.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Session recording
- Sessions can be recorded and saved on a local PC or Mac.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Solo pricing
- Solo starts at $2.46 per month, with $1.84 per month shown.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Temporary sharing
- Users can share a one-time Access ID and Key for secure connections.checked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Client platforms
- Connections can come from macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android devices.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Managed devices
- 100checked 20 Sep 2026
- Mobile apps
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,Chrome OS,Raspberry Pichecked 20 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
The company
- Team capacity
- The Team plan supports unlimited users and access to 50 computers.checked 28 Sep 2026
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