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Remote desktop
The Swiss alternative to TeamViewer
Looking for a remote-desktop tool with TeamViewer's features but with Swiss data protection, cross-platform incl. Linux + Pi and clear flat pricing? WinDesk is most likely your first choice.
Why users look for an alternative
TeamViewer is an established product with a broad feature set. Users who switch to us most often cite these reasons:
- Tier-based pricing that gets expensive quickly with growing user counts
- Data is routed through globally distributed cloud relays
- Complex license terminology (named user, concurrent, …)
- Frequent version incompatibilities between client versions
These points describe feedback from our prospect conversations, not qualitative judgements about the vendor.
What both have in common
- AES-256-GCM end-to-end encryption
- Attended and unattended access
- File transfer, multi-monitor, chat
- Central host management
- Two-factor authentication
- Cross-platform (Windows + Mac + Linux)
Where WinDesk differs
True P2P by default
Session data flows directly between client and host. TURN relay only as fallback. TeamViewer routes through cloud relays by default.
Pi + headless Linux
arm64 builds for Raspberry Pi 4/5. .deb for Ubuntu/Debian, .rpm for Fedora/RHEL. Wayland and X11 native. Ideal platform for maker setups, education labs and CI builders.
Flat pricing instead of bundle matrix
Pro: CHF 29.90/month including 1 admin + 100 hosts. Additional users CHF 4.90/month, additional 100 hosts CHF 10/month. Linear scale. No enterprise tiers.
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Free plan with no account, no credit card. Direct comparison table if you want to look at it fact-based.
Frequently asked questions
Is WinDesk really cheaper than TeamViewer?
For small teams, yes — significantly. WinDesk Pro is CHF 29.90/month including 1 admin + 100 hosts; additional users CHF 4.90/month, additional hosts CHF 10/100. TeamViewer starts at CHF 34.90/month in its first tier and rises into higher bundles with more devices or users. For large enterprise setups TeamViewer can in individual cases be cheaper — but rarely transparent.
Can I migrate from TeamViewer to WinDesk?
Yes. We have a migration guide with the necessary steps: account setup, host installation, device import, team onboarding. On request we offer concierge onboarding (CHF 490) for technical setup and team training.
What about session recording?
WinDesk currently has no built-in session recording like TeamViewer Tensor. On the roadmap for H2 2026. If recording is mandatory, TeamViewer is currently the clear winner.
Does WinDesk run on Mac and Linux?
Yes, both production-ready since 0.5.0. macOS Apple Silicon (signed + notarised), Linux x64 as .deb and .rpm, Raspberry Pi 4/5 as arm64. Mac details · Linux details.