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Unified Remote vs Sofa: catalog facts
Unified Remote	Sofa
Freemium Free to download, with some features in a paid version.	Free The desktop server is a direct download; mobile app pricing is not stated on the homepage.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Ready-made remotes for more than 100 programs Mouse, keyboard, screen mirroring and file browsing in one app	Ready-made controls for media players and browsers File browsing and opening from the phone
Needs a server program installed on the computer Closed source	No Windows server Linux server needs a Debian-based distro with GNOME Shell
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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