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Remote Wake Up vs WakeMeOnLan: catalog facts
Remote Wake UpWakeMeOnLan
Paid

Sold through the App Store and as a direct download from Witt Software.

Free

Freeware from NirSoft, with optional donations.

macOS, iOS Windows, Command line
  • Wake-on-LAN plus SSH commands in one app
  • Works locally or from outside the network
  • Scans the network and saves a reusable list of machines and MAC addresses
  • Wakes several computers at once with one click
  • Apple platforms only
  • Target devices must support and enable Wake-on-LAN
  • Windows only
  • Broadcast to 255.255.255.255 does not work on some Windows 10 and 8 systems
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License: Freeware
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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