TeamViewer Remote vs BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access

TeamViewer Remote9.4Visit BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access8.4Visit

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

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BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access #11 in Remote Desktop Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit BeyondTrust

• TeamViewer Remote fits best

  Established teams needing integrations and AI

• BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access fits best

  Privileged access to complex infrastructure

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Side by side

Feature	TeamViewer Remote 9.4/10 Visit ↗	BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Remote Desktop Software	#11 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Established teams needing integrations and AI	Privileged access to complex infrastructure
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	8 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TeamViewer Remote 3/3 · BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access 3/3
File transfer	✓	✓
Session recording	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Access mode	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web
Managed devices	3 devices	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports attended support and unattended remote access Seven integrations include ServiceNow, Jira, and Microsoft Teams AI assists with troubleshooting and session documentation	Covers servers, desktops, databases, cloud, network, and OT environments Adds least privilege, credential vaulting, and passwordless access options Records sessions with searchable logs, monitoring, and audit trails
Cons	Its broad feature set may exceed basic support needs Paid subscriptions are billed annually Advanced device management may be unnecessary for small teams	Pricing requires contacting sales There is no free plan Its breadth may exceed the needs of basic remote desktop users
Our verdict	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 →	BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is designed for administrators, IT teams, employees, and third-party vendors who need controlled access to complex infrastructure. It provides VPN-less connections to servers, desktops, network devices,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access — where it wins

  • Covers servers, desktops, databases, cloud, network, and OT environments
  • Adds least privilege, credential vaulting, and passwordless access options
  • Records sessions with searchable logs, monitoring, and audit trails

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • There is no free plan
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of basic remote desktop users

• TeamViewer Remote9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

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• BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A specialized choice for controlled access to complex infrastructure.

  Visit BeyondTrustFull verdict →