LogMeIn Pro vs DWService

LLogMeIn Pro3.6Visit DWService3.8Visit

L LogMeIn Pro #3 in Work From Home Software 3.6/10 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit LogMeIn Pro

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Higher score DWService #5 in Work From Home Software 3.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit DWService

• LogMeIn Pro fits best

  Established remote access for individuals and SMBs

• DWService fits best

  Low-cost, open-source remote administration

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Side by side

Feature	LLogMeIn Pro 3.6/10 Visit ↗	DWService 3.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	3.6	3.8
Ranking	#3 in Work From Home Software	#5 in Work From Home Software
Best for	Established remote access for individuals and SMBs	Low-cost, open-source remote administration
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LogMeIn Pro 0/3 · DWService 0/3
Employee monitoring	Not published	Not published
Remote device access	Not published	Not published
Activity reporting	Not published	Not published
Specs
Deployment type	Not published	Not published
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, web	Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, web browser
Free-plan team limit	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Remote control, file transfer, printing, and multi-monitor support Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android Adds session recording, screen sharing, and Bitdefender-powered antivirus	Free, open-source agent with unattended remote access Screen control, file management, shell sessions and monitoring Web, Windows, macOS, Linux and Android support
Cons	There is no free plan; LogMeIn Pro is paid software Computer access is tiered at two, five, or ten computers Plan highlights are largely the same across Individuals, Power Users, and Small Businesses	Requires installing the DWAgent on each remote device Paid subscriptions primarily add session bandwidth Support is limited to email and documentation
Our verdict	LogMeIn Pro is remote desktop software for individuals, power users, and small businesses that need to access Windows or Mac computers away from their desks. It supports control from a browser, desktop applications, or iOS and Android… Read the review →	DWService provides browser-based remote access to computers and other devices. It suits individuals, IT teams and organizations that need unattended administration across Windows, macOS, Linux and Android without committing to a… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• LogMeIn Pro — where it wins

  • Remote control, file transfer, printing, and multi-monitor support
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Adds session recording, screen sharing, and Bitdefender-powered antivirus

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan; LogMeIn Pro is paid software
  • Computer access is tiered at two, five, or ten computers
  • Plan highlights are largely the same across Individuals, Power Users, and Small Businesses

• DWService — where it wins

  • Free, open-source agent with unattended remote access
  • Screen control, file management, shell sessions and monitoring
  • Web, Windows, macOS, Linux and Android support

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires installing the DWAgent on each remote device
  • Paid subscriptions primarily add session bandwidth
  • Support is limited to email and documentation

• LLogMeIn Pro3.6/10 · 14-day trial

  Established remote-control software for individuals, power users, and small businesses.

  Visit LogMeIn ProFull verdict →
• DWService3.8/10 · Free plan

  A capable free remote-access service for unattended control across major platforms.

  Visit DWServiceFull verdict →