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NoMachine vs Parsec

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

NoMachine

7.0
Communication

Remote desktop software

Parsec

6.0
Productivity

Remote desktop

Metric NoMachine Parsec
Category Communication Productivity
AI Score 7.0 6.0
30-day Installs 405 524
90-day Installs 1.1K 1.7K
365-day Installs 3.0K 5.3K
Version 9.4.14_1 150-103a
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 881
GitHub Forks 99
Open Issues 53
License NOASSERTION
Language Haskell
Last GitHub Commit 10mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jan 27, 2018

Reviews

NoMachine

NoMachine offers a lightweight remote desktop solution ideal for accessing Linux and other operating systems. It excels in performance and ease of use, making it suitable for both personal and team collaboration needs.

Enables remote access to desktops and applications across different operating systems.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and efficient remote desktop experience
  • + Strong support for Linux and cross-platform compatibility
  • + High performance with low bandwidth usage
  • + Free tier available with sufficient features for many users
  • + Integration with cloud and virtualization services

Cons

  • - Interface may be less intuitive for some users
  • - Free version has limitations in features

Parsec

Parsec is a remote desktop application that offers open-source solutions for remote access, particularly beneficial for users preferring open-source tools. It supports remote control of other computers, enhancing productivity for remote work scenarios.

Parsec allows users to remotely access and control other computers, facilitating remote work and collaboration.

Pros

  • + Open-source
  • + Remote desktop functionality
  • + Acquired by Unity

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Potential performance issues