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Screens vs Chrome Remote Desktop: catalog facts
Screens	Chrome Remote Desktop
Paid Commercial app from Edovia; see the developer's site for current pricing.	Free Free to use with a Google account.
macOS, iOS	Web
Native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro Screens Connect makes home machines reachable from anywhere	Free with no paid tier Used through a web browser
Client runs only on Apple devices Pricing details not shown on the homepage	Requires a Google account Fewer management features than dedicated remote support tools
Downloadable app	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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