Distant Desktop review
A low-cost Windows and macOS remote support tool with free and inexpensive paid plans.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Distant Desktop provides remote access software for controlling Windows and macOS computers. It supports attended remote desktop control for sessions where someone is present, along with unattended access through automatic startup for ongoing support. Its audience includes individuals, professional remote workers, technical support providers, and users who need personal or commercial remote access at a low cost. Core capabilities include file and folder transfer, clipboard synchronization, multiple simultaneous connections, voice and text chat, remote printing, Wake-on-LAN, screenshots, whitelisting, and system commands such as lock, reboot, and shutdown.
Pricing is structured around a restricted free plan and paid licenses. The free plan supports personal and commercial use but limits outgoing connections to 17 hours per month. The Solo plan costs $3.33 per user per month when billed annually and adds unlimited connection time, voice communication and text chat, a Contact Book, and priority support. Pro costs $4.16 per user per month on annual billing and adds unlimited simultaneous outgoing connections, branding and customization, and priority support. Volume options include 3 Pro Licenses at $3.31, 5 Pro Licenses at $2.90, and 10 Pro Licenses at $2.41 per user per month, each billed annually.
The product’s feature set covers the main requirements for direct remote support, including attended and unattended sessions, transfer, communication, printing, and Wake-on-LAN. That makes it a practical fit for Windows and macOS environments that do not need a broader ecosystem. The narrower platform scope matters for teams supporting mobile devices or working across additional operating systems, and the lack of integrations limits connected workflows. Choose Distant Desktop for inexpensive Windows and macOS support with flexible access modes; consider an alternative if mobile apps or integrations are central requirements.
Distant Desktop pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Attended and unattended access with automatic startup
- File transfer, chat, printing, Wake-on-LAN, and screenshots
- Free plan plus paid pricing from $3.33 per user monthly, billed annually
- Where it doesn't
- Windows and macOS coverage limits platform breadth
- Free plan allows 17 hours of outgoing connections per month
- No mobile apps or integrations
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