5 Top Remote Desktop Sharing Applications – Comparison

There are times when even an experienced computer users needs assistance too. Situation got even worse when nobody is around to help. But with an advent of technology, now users can share their desktop and can get instant help from their friends. With Remote Desktop Sharing Applications, user can not only help their friends in need, but also organize webinars, remote controls, file transfer and much more than you ever imagined.

5 Remote Desktop Sharing Applications

TeamViewer

TeamViewer is renowned remote desktop sharing applications, available in both free and premium version it provides lots of features using which users can enjoy remote desktop sharing, file transfer. TeamViewer is free for non-commercial use, but requires investment if you are using it for commercial purpose. TeamViewer supports multiple platforms including Windows, Mac OS, Android, Linux. TeamViewer requires minimum installation and can be setup quickly, users just to have to exchange the port ID and password to share their desktops. Moreover, technical support is there to help for the installation and other queries for 12 months if you buy any of it’s premium plan.

Techinline Remote Desktop

Another great competitor in the list is, Techinline Remote Desktop, well known for it’s extensive feature and support system. It provides 2-way remote desktop sharing feature using which users can not only control others computer as well as theirs too via remote access. Remote reboot, browser based solution(remote connection using a web browser and an internet connection), similar to TeamViewer it also requires very less time for setup, but there are some other features which simply makes it stands away from the crowd. Instant messaging, auto-scroll, auto-scale, multi-monitor support are some it’s other features. Techinline Remote Desktop is also available in two variants free and premium, interested users can use the recommended tool depending upon their work class.

LogMeIn

LogMeIn is another product in the queue.  Remote Control in HD quality, file transfer, file-sharing, remote printing, remote management of severally connected desktops are some of it’s features. Not only that, users can even access and use LogMeIn on their mobile devices too, including their iOS devices and Android. It is also available for Windows and Mac OS too. Other exceptional features include wake-up on LAN(users can remotely start a computer on a LAN), can hear music, emails and other audio over the LAN, can get in-depth details of the PC connected remotely. Using LogMeIn, users can handle one to many connections too. LogMeIn is also available in two variants, free and pro, where the two also differs in products and features.

Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Tool

Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Tool is pretty simple looking tool followed with pretty basic features using which users can only remotely connect with their friends to sort out the required tasks. Just few settings and features to stumble upon, Microsoft Remote Desktop features a simple intuitive user interface provides remote desktop sharing between two computer running on Windows OS, however, Mac OS users can separately download and try their hands on it. It’s free to use, comes as an in-built tool in Windows 7, while the lower versions have to download it separately.

showmypc

Just like top 3 remote desktop sharing applications, it is also a versatile remote desktop sharing application.Showmypc is loaded with enormous features exceptionally including track lost/stolen PC, shared remote PC, reboot remote PC and much more similar features as that of above services. Though available for multiple platforms including Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Android, iOS devices, what’s putting off is that, it is a paid tool.

Now, you must be pretty confused as which one to choose and use. So here’s a bird eye view of their features, services they provide and what they cost. Choose the winner.

 So these are some Remote Desktop Sharing Applications. I personally prefer TeamViewer for my personal use. However, users can choose the one which suits there need by having a look at the table above which skims off the main details and difference amongst the different remote desktop sharing applications.

Do let us know if you are using any other tool to share your desktops with your colleague and friends.