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LiteManager vs Apple Remote Desktop: catalog facts
LiteManagerApple Remote Desktop
Freemium

Free edition for up to 30 computers; the Pro edition is paid.

Paid

Sold as a paid Mac app by Apple.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android macOS
  • Free for up to 30 computers
  • Works over a LAN or the Internet by IP or ID
  • Controls and observes many Macs from one console
  • Copies files and runs tasks across groups of computers
  • Windows-centred, with more limited tools on other systems
  • Closed source
  • Mac only
  • Paid app aimed at administrators rather than casual screen sharing
Downloadable app, Self-hosted 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 September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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