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Parsec vs Screens Connect

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Parsec

6.0
Productivity

Remote desktop

Screens Connect

6.0
Utilities

Remote desktop software

Metric Parsec Screens Connect
Category Productivity Utilities
AI Score 6.0 6.0
30-day Installs 412 34
90-day Installs 1.1K 87
365-day Installs 5.5K 437
Version 150-105c 5.4.3,22984
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 881 —
GitHub Forks 99 —
Open Issues 53 —
License NOASSERTION —
Language Haskell —
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago —
First Seen Jan 27, 2018 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

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

Screens Connect

Screens Connect offers high-speed remote desktop access, supporting multiple platforms, ideal for professionals and teams needing seamless collaboration.

Enables remote desktop access across platforms.

Pros

  • + High-speed remote access
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Auto-updates

Cons

  • - Low user adoption
  • - Limited community support