ConnectWise ScreenConnect vs RemotePC

ConnectWise ScreenConnect8.9Visit RRemotePC8.5Visit

Higher score ConnectWise ScreenConnect #3 in Unattended Remote Access Software 8.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit ScreenConnect

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R RemotePC #7 in Unattended Remote Access Software 8.5/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit RemotePC

• ConnectWise ScreenConnect fits best

  IT teams needing deep technician tooling

• RemotePC fits best

  Budget-conscious multi-platform users

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Side by side

Feature	ConnectWise ScreenConnect 8.9/10 Visit ↗	RRemotePC 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Unattended Remote Access Software	#7 in Unattended Remote Access Software
Best for	IT teams needing deep technician tooling	Budget-conscious multi-platform users
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$30/mo	$2.46/mo (best)
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations	100+ integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ConnectWise ScreenConnect 2/6 · RemotePC 2/6
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
File transfer	✓	✓
Wake on LAN	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Session recording	✓	✓
Remote reboot	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Multi-monitor support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Remote command line and Backstage troubleshooting Session recording, video auditing, and custom audit trails Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android support	Unattended and attended access across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Session recording, file transfer, remote printing, and multi-monitor support Mass deployment plus integrations with helpdesk and identity platforms
Cons	No free plan is available Advanced tools require higher paid tiers Pricing is shown in USD and may vary by licensing arrangement	Solo manages only one computer No free plan is available Advanced identity and access controls start on Enterprise
Our verdict	ConnectWise ScreenConnect is remote support and access software for IT teams, managed service providers, help desks, and internal technology departments. It supports attended remote support sessions, unattended remote access, remote… Read the review →	RemotePC provides unattended remote access and attended support for individuals, IT teams, businesses, and helpdesk technicians. Connections are supported across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with browser-based access plus… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ConnectWise ScreenConnect — where it wins

  • Remote command line and Backstage troubleshooting
  • Session recording, video auditing, and custom audit trails
  • Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android support

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced tools require higher paid tiers
  • Pricing is shown in USD and may vary by licensing arrangement

• RemotePC — where it wins

  • Unattended and attended access across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Session recording, file transfer, remote printing, and multi-monitor support
  • Mass deployment plus integrations with helpdesk and identity platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Solo manages only one computer
  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced identity and access controls start on Enterprise

• ConnectWise ScreenConnect8.9/10 · 14-day trial

  Deep technician tooling for unattended access, troubleshooting, auditing, and mobile support.

  Visit ScreenConnectFull verdict →
• RRemotePC8.5/10 · 7-day trial

  A low-cost multi-platform option with unattended access, recording, and device management.

  Visit RemotePCFull verdict →