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MeshCentral vs NetSupport Manager: catalog facts
MeshCentralNetSupport Manager
Free

Free and open source under Apache 2.0, with no per-seat or per-device cost.

Paid

Commercial software; prices are not listed in the research.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Full web-based remote desktop, terminal and file management with no client to install
  • Self-hosted with no per-seat or per-device licensing
  • Thumbnail view of many remote machines at once
  • File transfer, chat and hardware and software inventory
  • You are running a server that is exposed to the internet; securing it is your job
  • Installation and TLS configuration are real work
  • Must be installed on both control and client machines
  • Fewer features for Mac and Linux clients
Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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