(Splashtop’s free Personal tier doesn’t include internet-based access, which is a $17-a-year add-on, or file transfers, which requires its business offering.)Ī single user and two computers. Many people simply want to be able to access a personal Mac while away from home, and that fits TeamViewer’s definition. TeamViewer uses the honor system to make its robust corporate remote-access ecosystem available at no cost, so long as it’s for personal use. (All monthly prices noted require an annual upfront payment and reflect price divided into months.) As a result, it makes more sense to recommend products by scenario instead of generally. How to make the right choiceĮach of these products takes a slightly different approach to how it counts users, sessions, and remotely accessible computers for pricing purposes. Reviews on the App Store and elsewhere indicate that the latest version has significant flaws and limitations, while the cost is quite high per user, especially with its missing features and fragility. Per-seat or per-computer licenses can quickly become stratospheric for products intended for corporate users.Īpple’s own Remote Desktop ($79.99) software was not included because of cost and quality. Pricing. An app should be affordable for individuals or small businesses.