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DWService vs Raspberry Pi Connect: catalog facts
DWService	Raspberry Pi Connect
Free Free to use.	Free Offered by Raspberry Pi for its computers; check the site for any paid tiers.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web	Linux, Web
Controller side runs in any web browser Free with an open-source agent	Official tool from Raspberry Pi Access from any web browser
Relies on the DWService servers Requires an Internet connection	Only for Raspberry Pi computers Relies on Raspberry Pi's hosted service
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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