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Apple Remote Desktop vs NetSupport Manager: catalog facts
Apple Remote DesktopNetSupport Manager
Paid

Sold as a paid Mac app by Apple.

Paid

Commercial software; prices are not listed in the research.

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Controls and observes many Macs from one console
  • Copies files and runs tasks across groups of computers
  • Thumbnail view of many remote machines at once
  • File transfer, chat and hardware and software inventory
  • Mac only
  • Paid app aimed at administrators rather than casual screen sharing
  • Must be installed on both control and client machines
  • Fewer features for Mac and Linux clients
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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