Item: TeamViewer
Rating: 7
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with TeamViewer

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I used TeamViewer personally to connect to my own computers remotely. This allows me to have access to my home computer and network while at work. I also use it occasionally to access my secondary work computer and network while away. I also use it to transfer files between computers.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Great free option for personal usage
Shows the status of all devices
Works for both Mac and Windows
iOS app available
Easy to use for accessing remote computers

Cons

Not the best interface design (but seems to be improving)
The file transfer interface on Mac isn't the best
The pop-ups at the beginning and end of each session can be a bit annoying

Return on Investment

Allows easy access to multiple computers from any location
Could be used for browser testing web applications

Alternatives Considered

Chrome Remote Desktop and LogMeIn Pro

I selected TeamViewer after LogMeIn removed their free option for personal use. LogMeIn was a great product, but with how little I used it, there was no sense in upgrading my license. I initially tried Chrome Remote Desktop, but I began having connectivity issues. After trying TeamViewer, it seemed to be the closest free alternative to LogMeIn that I could find.

Other Software Used

Vagrant, Oracle VM VirtualBox, Evernote

Likelihood to Recommend

TeamViewer works great for my usage, occasionally needing remote access to my personal computers. I'm able to get full access, for both Windows and Mac. I don't find the experience isn't as good as when I used LogMeIn a few years ago, but the price is much better. Windows Remote Desktop might be another good option for Windows users, but it does not show a list of available devices like TeamViewer.

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TeamViewer is a great way to access remote computers for free