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Raspberry Pi Connect vs Remote.It: catalog facts
Raspberry Pi Connect	Remote.It
Free Offered by Raspberry Pi for its computers; check the site for any paid tiers.	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
Linux, Web	Linux, Web
Official tool from Raspberry Pi Access from any web browser	Works behind CGNAT, firewalls and cellular links No port forwarding or public IP needed
Only for Raspberry Pi computers Relies on Raspberry Pi's hosted service	Requires an account and relies on the hosted service Marketing and features lean toward industrial fleets
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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