Remote Desktop Manager vs. TeamViewer

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Remote Desktop Manager
Score 9.6 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) from Canadian software company Devolutions is a remote administration and credential management tool for securely centralizing multiple remote connections and sensitive data.
$20
per month per user
TeamViewer
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Teamviewer offers secure remote access, IT support and device management on a scalable platform. It speeds up problem resolution, reduces downtime and enhances control through automation, unattended access and complete visibility of every device and location.
$24.90
per month (billed annually) 1 Licensed User
Pricing
Remote Desktop ManagerTeamViewer
Editions & Modules
Team Remote Access Management
$20
per month per user
Starter
$25
per month per user, up to 5 users
Team Remote Connection Management
$30
per month per user
Team Privileged Access Management
$50
per month per user
Enterprise
Contact Sales
Unlimited Users, Multiple Sites, Worldwide
Platinum
Contact Sales
Unlimited Users, Multiple Sites, Worldwide
Remote Access
$24.90
per month (billed annually) 1 Licensed User
Business
$50.90
per month (billed annually) 1 Licensed User
Premium
$102.90
per month (billed annually) 15 Licensed Users
Corporate
$206.90
per month (billed annually) 30 Licensed Users
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Remote Desktop ManagerTeamViewer
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Remote Desktop ManagerTeamViewer
Considered Both Products
Remote Desktop Manager
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
Less functionality and to high a learning curve for those that were used to Remote Desktop Manager in the first place
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
Can management all server in one app, the app is very easy to use, it secures
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
I use MobaXterm, while it has remote connections I still prefer Remote Desktop Manager. MobaXterm is excellent for administering SSH devices.
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
Managing by IP Address or Hostname.
Accessing devices secured by Security protocol as SSH and HTTPS.
managing more than device with ease.
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
VisionApp is not in the list. This is the application we used before we got introduced to RDM. VisionApp was great but it did not have the same features as RDM did. Perhaps VisionApp has had some updates but we haven't found any reason to switch applications again.
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
Far superior product than RDCMan.
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
From a multi-user perspective, we felt Remote Desktop Manager outperformed mRemoteNG and RDCMan as both of those tools required we copy/share their datafiles to keep everyone up to date.
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
Being a mostly Microsoft shop, RDCMan is the standard method of connecting and managing Windows servers. It knows its job and does it well. It's rare that I experience problems with the app. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about Devolutions' product. Devolutions' Remote …
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
I got a free trial of Remote Desktop Manager and have been hooked ever since. I won't go back now.
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
We used to use Royal TS but it didn't have all the features we were looking for
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
  1. The types of sessions. You are not limited to just RDP sessions, you can do SSH, Web Browser, iLO, or really any session you can imagine that you might use to connect to a remote service
  2. The extensions, add-ons, and features of RDM. You simply can do a lot more.
  3. Automation - …
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
RDCMan is the only other similar tool I've used (outside of Windows Remote Desktop Connection). Remote Desktop Manager is more stable, easy to use, and has many, many more features than RDCMan. RDSMan feels very outdated compared to Remote Desktop Manager, and I could never …
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
Alternatives to Remote Desktop Manager are one on one physical contact, i.e., onsite service delivery.
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
When it comes to competition, none come close purely because I can do everything I need to in just the one application, whereas before I discovered Devolution's Remote Desktop Manager I'd have to use several.
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
Remote Desktop Manager was the best product and most useful when compared to the others we used/tested. There are so many more features available within the product, as well as a low entry point from a cost perspective. None of the other products met our needs fully.
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
Remote Desktop Manager does everything that LogMeIn does and much more. It accesses more systems than LogMeIn can and it cost way less than LogMeIn does. It is a win-win situation. Logmein does the connecting from the web but sometimes you don't want that overhead because you …
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
They don't even compare. Nothing really compares. RDM is pretty amazing.
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
We chose Remote Desktop Manager because it is a full solution to run multiple endpoints in different technology
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
Ease of use, GUI is user-friendly, and ability to link external credential repository.
Chose Remote Desktop Manager
Selected Remote Desktop Manager for the saved VPN capabilities as I use multiple VPN clients and passwords.
TeamViewer
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer does as much, if not more, for client connectivity. Both allow copious notes for each support connection. Client-based MDM would be a valuable addition for our specific needs.
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer offers more advanced features than AnyDesk e.g. TeamViewer Dex which automatically tracks user's system performance and provides proactive issue resolution. This feature helps to fix common IT issues automatically and reduces manual intervention.
Chose TeamViewer
I have used Anydesk for little over an year and currently using TeamViewer. AnyDesk is a very light software which doesn't require heavy RAM to run also its very stable than TeamViewer most importantly its cheaper than TeamViewer.

But TeamViewer stands out in terms of loaded …
Chose TeamViewer
Although it is the most expensive on the market, it has many built-in features and, above all, resilience and security. It is much more practical to work with when there is a need to provide constant support to many users.On the downside, I see that it is very dependent on a …
Chose TeamViewer
1. AnyDesk stops working in between. And not many users use AnyDesk. It has a complex permission section where users are not able to give remote permissions easily, which consumes time. 2. Zoom Meetings is slow in remote access response and it's time bounded when it comes to a …
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer is a go-to product for almost all newbies and smaller organizations, allowing multiple simultaneous connections and the ability to transfer files, letting you serve multiple clients at once.
Chose TeamViewer
Apple Remote Desktop requires a VPN connection to the LAN to be useful, but it is still necessary to use it when TeamViewer will not connect. Datto RMM seems very solid, and I like it, though I only have access to it from our MPS. It can often connect when the TV cannot. …
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer is easier to use, has a better UI that I can control more easily than others, is faster, and I think it uses less bandwidth than others. Also, 5 stars for me, it has a better chat display that can be shown or hidden according to our needs during the remote session. …
Chose TeamViewer
Saw several other users comment and praise TeamViewer, saw they had a "free" option, downloaded it, and started using it; it fits our needs well.
Chose TeamViewer
Compared to the RMM features of NinjaOne, Datto RMM, and N-Able, TeamViewer's RMM toolkit is thinner and less automated. The TeamViewer RMM features are not as robust as those of dedicated RMM platforms, like the ones I mentioned above. This is an important point to keep in …
Chose TeamViewer
MS Teams is good, but not on all our devices. We also experience more latency issues with MS Teams. TeamViewer has a small footprint on the devices and just seems to work.
Chose TeamViewer
For mobile, TeamViewer was much better, especially since some of them don't support mobile devices at all. Performance seems to be generally better than AnyDesk and on par with ScreenConnect in both performance and the feature set. One system not in the list above is RustDesk. …
Chose TeamViewer
We choose TeamViewer over AnyDesk due to its advanced and more secured features. It also offered us better pricing on corporate licensing.
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer is superior with remote assistance when our user is at statile site where there is no VPN tunnel implemented. All we have to do instead is just send users an email with the invitation for remote access, and we can assist those who have trouble. Highly recommended …
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer has a stronger more stable connection for accessing other devices such as mobile devices.

I tried adding mobile devices into teams meetings using my teams account, however the presentation has not always been the best.
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer is a little more robust than many of the other options that we have compared it to. The patching and package deployment option alone sets it apart. The ability to conduct file transfers from machine to machine also gives it an edge where other options have come up …
Chose TeamViewer
Pricing wise, the TeamViewer license is a lot more costly, but makes up for it in feature-richness and reliability. Pulseway has the benefit of having the possibility to keep an eye the IT infrastructure so you can catch things before they go wrong but our main focus was a …
Chose TeamViewer
Anydesk is a great tool but TeamViewer is already established at our organization and switch would require software re-installation for each managed computer.
Chose TeamViewer
Found TeamViewer expensive compared to other services, but it does work efficiently. LogMeIn has become incredibly expensive, hence moving away from them. Splashtop is more cost-effective but perhaps not quite so reliable.
Chose TeamViewer
End-to-end and transport encryption, Multi-factor authentication, Secure transfer of patches, logs, configuration files, and backups during support sessions or deployments.
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer's cost is much lower than that of other solutions, and its security is far superior to RemotePC's. TeamViewer is also a request-based remote session manager, unlike other software that allows indefinite connection time. TeamViewer's free version makes it even better …
Features
Remote Desktop ManagerTeamViewer
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
Remote Desktop Manager
9.1
Ratings
14% above category average
TeamViewer
8.7
Ratings
2% above category average
Screen sharing10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
File transfer9.80 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Instant message9.00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication7.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers8.70 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile7.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Session record9.20 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Annotations10.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts8.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Remote Desktop Manager
-
Ratings
TeamViewer
8.7
Ratings
0% above category average
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure
Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Product A and Product B
Remote Desktop Manager
-
Ratings
TeamViewer
8.0
Ratings
0% below category average
Third-party software integrations00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Remote Access
Comparison of Remote Access features of Product A and Product B
Remote Desktop Manager
-
Ratings
TeamViewer
8.4
Ratings
4% above category average
Attended device access00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Unattended device access00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Mobile device access00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Virtual device access00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Multiple-display support00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Multiple concurrent sessions00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
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User Ratings
Remote Desktop ManagerTeamViewer
Likelihood to Recommend
9.6
(0 ratings)
8.7
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(0 ratings)
8.2
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.7
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(0 ratings)
9.5
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(0 ratings)
8.8
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Remote Desktop ManagerTeamViewer
Likelihood to Recommend
Well suited for employees (IT folks) that need to connect to multiple servers frequently and switch between those servers. in particular if not all are in the same domain or use the same OS (Windows/Linux, etc.) Less appropriate for users that only connect to a single remote device in particular if that is less frequent. The standard RDP solution is more than adequate for those users
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Helpful for organized IT teams supporting multiple manufacturing warehouse zones. Useful for training, auditing, and meeting ISO/quality or compliance documentation requirements. False positives can lock users out unexpectedly, particularly common when supporting remote home users. Session connections can be interrupted, which is painful when configuring warehouse automation systems and printers that require a restart.
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Pros
  • Customer service delivery, whereby you can connect to clients to assist and resolve an incident.
  • Working from home logging onto office based machine.
  • It helps to attend to a problem more quickly, thereby saving the cost of relocation and commuting to distant places.
  • Speed and cost elements are critical here.
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  • Quick support is an nice feature to make it easy for the end user to download and use
  • Easy to connect using numbers
  • The connection is always good when connected to an end user
  • The tool is easy to use, the buttons are easy to understand what the use for it is
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Cons
  • Occasionally there is a UI bug where the sidebar goes missing and you have to delete some files in %localappdata% to bring it back
  • Would be great if it could also connect to serverless SQL instances like Azure SQL
  • If computer sleeps and wakes with Remote Desktop Manager open it will comtimes ask you to re-login for no reason - as when you close and reopen Remote Desktop Manager it works
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  • Now, it doesn’t work in fast network environments: sometimes, data is delayed during transfer.
  • There are a small number of ways that a user is allowed to change the interface on the device.
  • Some minor increases in difficulty with advanced functions of the application.
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Likelihood to Renew
I've been using RDM for about 10 years now. I started with the free version, which I used for a few years, and eventually switched to the Enterprise version. I can never go back now! I use this tool for everything and cannot see doing my job without it! Whenever we have someone new come in or bring in a vendor/contractor, they always ask me what RDP tool I'm using. Once I explain about it's features and all, they're usually instantly sold on it. :)
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As long as I continue to provide remote support for my clients, it's a no brainier. For what I pay out, I probably make it back tenfold in the ability to provide remote support from wherever and whenever. Not to mention the saved gas money for a fix that only takes 5 minutes but it takes you 20 minutes to get there. As my business continues to grow, and I support more and more clients, my need for TeamViewer will only grow.
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Usability
The software is easy to use and intuitive for a team that already works with Cloud or Infrastructure, and it is easy to adapt for teams that use it. (TR) O software é fácil de usar e intuitivo para uma equipe que já trabalha com Nuvem ou Infraestrutura, e é fácil de adaptar para equipes que o utilizam.
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Compared to other products I've used (ConnectWise Control), TeamViewer is harder to set up and get connected. It is especially difficult to set up "permanent" unattended remote access, where you want to be able to connect to and control a remote computer without having to exchange codes and passwords every time you connect.
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Reliability and Availability
No answers on this topic
We get what we need with our TeamViewer licence.
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Performance
No answers on this topic
Steady connection and easy quick connect and disconnect
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Support Rating
I've never had to use support as I've never had an issue. That said, you can open a support ticket right from the UI. The user forums are active, and there are thousands of threads covering many topics. Very easy to get support if needed. This is an easy ten.
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The support from the Teamviewer team has always been top notch. Any support ticket that we have submitted has been handled very quickly and with the best possible resolution. We find in most cases, contacting for a support ticket is not even necessary, as the knowledge base is more than adequate.
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In-Person Training
No answers on this topic
As expected without any problem! Alternate in-person training is another efficient way to learn how a product works. There are many third party supporters for TeamViewer courses available that can give additional ideas how to use TeamViewer for specific functions and features as we did require in respect of our usage.
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Online Training
No answers on this topic
I have never used the online training either. I have watched a few informational videos that were helpful when learning how to do a specific procedure within TeamViewer and get the most out of the software by utilizing one of the many features that are available with the software. Again, 5 if for neutral.
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Implementation Rating
The implementation was completely successful. We had no issues!
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TeamViewer installation and deployment to other devices is pretty straightforward and does not require much technical know-how. This makes ease of use attractive when supporting both new and existing clients with limited technical knowledge. I think ease of use is a huge factor in getting new clients. TeamViewer handles that extremely well.
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Alternatives Considered
I could detail what each one does, better or worst than Remote Desktop Manager, but the main thing is, RDM (Remote Desktop Manager) does everything other tools do, faster and more integrated than others. And still saves credentials that could be used by one or more connections, in a better way than other tools.
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Apple Remote Desktop requires a VPN connection to the LAN to be useful, but it is still necessary to use it when TeamViewer will not connect. Datto RMM seems very solid, and I like it, though I only have access to it from our MPS. It can often connect when the TV cannot. ScreenConnect was not a good fit for us and did not seem to work well.
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Scalability
No answers on this topic
I've rarely had problems with the product.
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Return on Investment
  • A common place for storage for all users. Instead of employees using multiple different password management systems, they all use Remote Desktop Manager to store them now.
  • We don't have to buy licenses from multiple vendors when everyone uses Remote Desktop Manager.
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It took about 3 months.
  • Customer Support of our business has become more interactive with customers, leading to faster resolution of their problems.
  • Remotely accessing devices in our office allows employees to stay productive while working from home.
  • TeamViewer helps us to collaborate with other firms for projects we're doing.
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ScreenShots

Remote Desktop Manager Screenshots

Screenshot of the interface to manage remote connections.Screenshot of where entries can be customized.Screenshot of the interface for password analysis and policy enforcement.Screenshot of a user working with multiple connections at the same time.Screenshot of auditable activity, with customizable reports and logs.

TeamViewer Screenshots

Screenshot of how TeamViewer lets users connect to devices and provide remote support.Screenshot of AI, automation and remediation.Screenshot of the interface to monitor and manage devices proactively.Screenshot of some of TeamViewer's integrations.