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Screens vs Parsec

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Screens

8.0
Productivity

Remote access software focusing on usability

Parsec

6.0
Productivity

Remote desktop

Metric Screens Parsec
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 8.0 6.0
30-day Installs 18 524
90-day Installs 63 1.7K
365-day Installs 233 5.3K
Version 4.12.16,1696599453 150-103a
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 881
GitHub Forks 99
Open Issues 53
License NOASSERTION
Language Haskell
Last GitHub Commit 10mo ago
First Seen Oct 26, 2015 Jan 27, 2018

Reviews

Screens

Screens is a remote access app designed for ease of use, allowing users to control and access other computers remotely. It offers features like remote desktop, file transfer, and clipboard synchronization, making it ideal for professionals needing seamless remote access.

Screens enables remote access to other computers, providing tools for remote control, file transfer, and clipboard synchronization.

Pros

  • + User-friendly interface and ease of use.
  • + Support for multiple platforms and devices.
  • + Reliable and consistent performance.

Cons

  • - Subscription-based pricing may be a barrier for some users.
  • - Limited advanced customization options.

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