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Head-to-head · Work From Home Software

TeamViewer Remote vs DWService

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score TeamViewer Remote #1 in Work From Home Software 5.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit TeamViewer
DWService #5 in Work From Home Software 3.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit DWService

TeamViewer Remote leads on 0 checks, DWService on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTeamViewer Remote · 5.0/10
  • Free planboth

TeamViewer Remote scores higher on our rubric for work from home software: 5.0 against 3.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

TeamViewer Remote is the better fit for teams needing remote access and support at scale. DWService is the better fit for low-cost, open-source remote administration.

  • TeamViewer Remote fits best

    Teams needing remote access and support at scale

  • DWService fits best

    Low-cost, open-source remote administration

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Side by side

Feature TeamViewer Remote 5.0/10 Visit ↗ DWService 3.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 5.0 3.8
Ranking #1 in Work From Home Software #5 in Work From Home Software
Best for Teams needing remote access and support at scale Low-cost, open-source remote administration
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA GDPR, 2FA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TeamViewer Remote 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, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, web browser
Free-plan team limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Supports attended sessions and unattended access across devices.
  • Includes file transfer, session recording, Wake-on-LAN, and remote printing.
  • Integrates with ServiceNow, Zendesk, Jira, Jamf Pro, and other tools.
  • Free, open-source agent with unattended remote access
  • Screen control, file management, shell sessions and monitoring
  • Web, Windows, macOS, Linux and Android support
Cons
  • The free plan is limited to personal, non-commercial use.
  • Remote Access limits the license to one user and up to three remote devices.
  • Business and Premium each allow only one concurrent connection.
  • Requires installing the DWAgent on each remote device
  • Paid subscriptions primarily add session bandwidth
  • Support is limited to email and documentation
Our verdict

TeamViewer Remote provides remote desktop access and support for individuals, IT teams, and enterprises. It covers attended support sessions and unattended access, with remote device control across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.…

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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…

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  1. TeamViewer RemoteWork From Home Software 5.0Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. DWServiceWork From Home Software 3.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • TeamViewer Remote — where it wins

    • Supports attended sessions and unattended access across devices.
    • Includes file transfer, session recording, Wake-on-LAN, and remote printing.
    • Integrates with ServiceNow, Zendesk, Jira, Jamf Pro, and other tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan is limited to personal, non-commercial use.
    • Remote Access limits the license to one user and up to three remote devices.
    • Business and Premium each allow only one concurrent connection.

  • 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
  • TeamViewer Remote5.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Remote support and access across platforms, with plans for personal use through enterprise connectivity.

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  • DWService3.8/10 · Free plan

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026