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DWService alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best DWService alternative for most people is RustDesk (3.0 GPA), third in our ranking of remote desktop apps. It's also the best free one.
DWService compared with 5 alternatives: RustDesk, MeshCentral, AnyDesk, TeamViewer and Remote Utilities.
DWService has a free plan. Paid plans start at £3 per month, plus tax (£30 per year). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWServiceThis tool | Free plan · from £3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| RustDesk | Free plan · from $11.88/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| MeshCentral | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| AnyDesk | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| TeamViewer | Free plan · from $619.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Remote Utilities | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
DWService starts at about $4.02 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
TeamViewer scores higher without starting lower. MeshCentral starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from DWService
RustDesk
Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server
- RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
- RustDesk also lists Android and iOS apps.
- RustDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a free remote desktop app for their own computers
MeshCentral
Self-hosted open-source remote device management site
- MeshCentral is free.
- MeshCentral is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: IT admins who want to host their own device management
AnyDesk
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business
- AnyDesk also lists iOS and Android apps.
- AnyDesk lists no web app, which DWService has.
- AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Reaching your own home or work computer at no cost for personal use
TeamViewer
Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only
- TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store).
- TeamViewer also lists iOS and Android apps.
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost
Remote Utilities
Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option
- Remote Utilities also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Remote Utilities lists no web app, which DWService has.
- Remote Utilities is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: System administrators managing many Windows, Mac and Linux machines
Limits worth knowing in DWService
- The free plan caps bandwidth at 6 Mbps; every paid tier raises only the bandwidth cap and adds a name or logo on the subscription page.
- Subscription prices are listed in pounds sterling and exclude tax.
- The vendor says subscriptions are optional contributions that support the project and give no control over its development.
- The agent must be installed on each computer you want to reach; the home page lists Windows, Linux and Mac OS.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to DWService?
The alternatives to DWService in this directory are RustDesk, MeshCentral, AnyDesk, TeamViewer and Remote Utilities. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DWService.
Is there a free alternative to DWService?
Yes. MeshCentral is free to use. RustDesk, AnyDesk, TeamViewer and Remote Utilities have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which DWService alternatives work on Android?
The DWService listing does not include an Android app. RustDesk, AnyDesk, TeamViewer and Remote Utilities list one.
Which DWService alternatives work on iOS?
The DWService listing does not include an iOS app. RustDesk, AnyDesk, TeamViewer and Remote Utilities list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.