StarDesk vs TeamViewer Remote

StarDesk9.7Visit TeamViewer Remote9.4Visit

Higher score StarDesk #1 in Remote Desktop Software 9.7/10 Free ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit StarDesk

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TeamViewer Remote #2 in Remote Desktop Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit TeamViewer

• StarDesk fits best

  Playing your PC games, or carrying on PC work, from a phone or tablet

• TeamViewer Remote fits best

  Established teams needing integrations and AI

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Side by side

Feature	StarDesk 9.7/10 Visit ↗	TeamViewer Remote 9.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.7	9.4
Ranking	#1 in Remote Desktop Software	#2 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Playing your PC games, or carrying on PC work, from a phone or tablet	Established teams needing integrations and AI
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not checked yet	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	14 days
Features StarDesk 0/3 · TeamViewer Remote 3/3
File transfer	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Session recording	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Access mode	Not checked yet	Both
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS
Managed devices	Not checked yet	3 devices
Our review
Pros	Made for both games and work: play PC games on a phone or tablet, or reach a work PC Apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS Says it streams up to 4K at 144 FPS with 4:4:4 colour and needs no VPN	Supports attended support and unattended remote access Seven integrations include ServiceNow, Jira, and Microsoft Teams AI assists with troubleshooting and session documentation
Cons	In Free Early Access (public beta): free to use for now, with no paid plans announced yet No Linux app is listed on its download page	Its broad feature set may exceed basic support needs Paid subscriptions are billed annually Advanced device management may be unnecessary for small teams
Our verdict	StarDesk is a remote desktop app: you install it on your Windows PC and connect back to that computer from another device (its FAQ says controlling a Mac is in development; a Mac works as the client). Its download page lists apps for… Read the review →	TeamViewer Remote is a remote desktop and IT support platform for individuals, IT teams, and enterprises. It combines attended remote support with unattended access to computers and servers, making it suitable for help desks, distributed… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• StarDesk — where it wins

  • Made for both games and work: play PC games on a phone or tablet, or reach a work PC
  • Apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
  • Says it streams up to 4K at 144 FPS with 4:4:4 colour and needs no VPN

  Where it doesn't

  • In Free Early Access (public beta): free to use for now, with no paid plans announced yet
  • No Linux app is listed on its download page

• TeamViewer Remote — where it wins

  • Supports attended support and unattended remote access
  • Seven integrations include ServiceNow, Jira, and Microsoft Teams
  • AI assists with troubleshooting and session documentation

  Where it doesn't

  • Its broad feature set may exceed basic support needs
  • Paid subscriptions are billed annually
  • Advanced device management may be unnecessary for small teams

• StarDesk9.7/10 · Free

  A remote desktop app: reach your own Windows PC from Windows, macOS, Android or iOS; its FAQ says controlling a Mac is in development.

  Visit StarDeskFull verdict →
• TeamViewer Remote9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A mature remote support platform with broad coverage, integrations, and AI features.

  Visit TeamViewerFull verdict →