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Raspberry Pi Connect vs DWService: catalog facts
Raspberry Pi Connect	DWService
Free Offered by Raspberry Pi for its computers; check the site for any paid tiers.	Free Free to use.
Linux, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
Official tool from Raspberry Pi Access from any web browser	Controller side runs in any web browser Free with an open-source agent
Only for Raspberry Pi computers Relies on Raspberry Pi's hosted service	Relies on the DWService servers Requires an Internet connection
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Open 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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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