Also, these apps let you group available computers into an account for easy access by browsing, and they can let you invite others outside of an account group for remote viewing or remote control.

You might be an office away, across town, or on the other side of the world.

For decades, the fix for this involves an ever-changing mix of remote-access software that can pierce network complexities, allowing you to remotely control or observe a computer.

More modern flavors can pass along audio inputs and output, transfer files, and allow remote peripheral access.

In this round-up of remote-access software, I look at products that have the right mix of features and price to consider for personal, non-commercial use and for small business.

But an unlimited number of different users can access those computers.

Teamviewer Version 10.8 License Or With

Its the right option for a small business that has software with a single-seat license or with massive files installed on a computer, and that wants multiple employees who arent on site to have access, or to have cross-platform access.

Subscriptions start at 30 a month (with annual billing) for access by unlimited users to up to two computers running the remote-access host software.

Both the desktop server software and the client software have interfaces that seem out of date.

But the core functionality works effectively, providing remote screen and file access, and several security options.

Splashtop Business Solo at 5 a month (billed at 60 a year) lets a single user access two computers.

A bump up to Business Access Pro at 8.25 a month allows remote access of up to 10 computers.

The iOS version is somewhat better, offering a fresher look, while also offer a high degree of clarity about what each tools function is, and hiding tools while not in use.

Splashtop is a solid remote-access tool, but its licensing and intent seems best suited for when you have either a very small deploymentyourself and two or a few computersor share many desktop systems, particularly cross-platform, with a relative handful of users.

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TeamViewer allows unlimited use of the full version of its software for non-commercial purposes.

Because of the robust features supported, its great for a single user with multiple desktops, whether for accessing on the same network or remotely.

The macOS client isnt very Mac-like, but its relatively straightforward to use.

A Remote Control tab shows computers in your account set, and you can select one and use it in a variety of ways, including for presentations and video calls.

The iOS client is a little thin compared to the desktop versions, but offers solid access to necessary features, including an easy swap among multiple monitors on a remote desktop.

What to look for Each of the apps reviewed here met the following criteria.

Several other product ecosystems dont meet the criteria listed below, though they may have an appeal for specific features or in an educational or enterprise environment due to licensing terms.

OS support. Solid support for macOS (controllingviewing) and iOS (viewing), as well as apps and access for other platforms.

File transfers. Includes the ability to perform file transfers.

The reviewed apps allow for unattended remote access of computers in a set or the same account.

Many of these products can also ask for or be granted permission to other computers.

Teamviewer Version For Mac 10.8