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IBIOS Remote vs TeamViewer and RemotePC: a UK comparison
IBIOS Remote is not live yet, so today it is not a replacement for TeamViewer or RemotePC, which you can buy now. This page compares what IBIOS Remote is designed to do with what the two vendors say on their own websites, so you can judge whether it is worth waiting for. If you need remote access this week, use a tool that is on sale.
TeamViewer and RemotePC facts checked from the sources listed below. Product details change; check the vendor's own page before you decide.
IBIOS Remote and TeamViewer and RemotePC side by side
| Question | IBIOS Remote | TeamViewer and RemotePC |
|---|---|---|
| Can I use it today? | No. Coming soon, not live yet. Early access by waiting list, and no free trial | Yes. Both vendors sell remote access products now |
| Which computers can be controlled? | Windows PCs first. Other systems are not promised | RemotePC says Windows, Mac and Linux, with iOS and Android apps. TeamViewer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS and other device types |
| Help someone who is at the PC (attended) | Coming soon: the person at the PC reads out an ID and a one-time password, and the supporter signs in to IBIOS and enters the code | RemotePC describes sharing a one-time Access ID and Key. TeamViewer describes remote support for staff and customers |
| Reach a PC nobody is sitting at (unattended) | Coming soon, after attended support, for PCs your company enrols and named people only | TeamViewer describes access to computers without someone being present. RemotePC: Not verified: check the vendor’s page |
| File transfer | Coming soon, in both directions (a basic version first) | RemotePC describes file and folder transfer, including mapped drives. TeamViewer: Not verified: check the vendor’s page |
| Printing to your own printer | Coming soon | RemotePC describes printing remote files to your local printer. TeamViewer: Not verified: check the vendor’s page |
| More than one monitor | Coming soon | RemotePC describes switching between multiple monitors. TeamViewer: Not verified: check the vendor’s page |
| Session recording or session notes | Coming soon: recording is designed to be optional and off by default, and a connection log is always kept | RemotePC describes recording remote sessions. TeamViewer describes automatic session documentation |
| Sign-in steps and encryption | Designed to need an IBIOS sign-in plus a second step for every unattended connection. We make no security claims until it is built and independently reviewed | RemotePC states TLS v1.2 encryption; Not verified: check the vendor’s page for two-factor sign-in. TeamViewer lists end-to-end encryption, multi-factor authentication and role-based access |
| Linked to your helpdesk, customers and jobs | Planned: sessions and notes linked to a ticket or customer record. Coming soon | Not verified: check the vendor’s page |
| Free option | No free trial. Founding prices for waiting-list members | TeamViewer’s page offers “Try now for free”. RemotePC:Not verified: check the vendor’s page |
When are TeamViewer or RemotePC the better choice?
Whenever you need remote access now. Both are on sale today and IBIOS Remote is not, so for an urgent fix or a team that needs to start this month, choose one of them.
They are also the better fit if you need to control Mac, Linux or mobile devices, because IBIOS Remote starts with Windows PCs only. And if you already run your helpdesk in another product, a standalone remote access tool may be all you need.
What is IBIOS Remote being designed to do differently?
The idea is remote access that lives where your customers, jobs and tickets already are. IBIOS Remote is written by IBIOS rather than resold. It is designed so that only your company owner can enrol a PC, each PC has a named list of people, access can be switched off with one click, and every connection is logged. A banner on the PC always shows when someone is connected.
All of this is coming soon and none of it is live. See IBIOS Remote for the full list. If you only need to see a customer’s screen and talk them through a problem, IBIOS Assist is the simpler, view-only option, also coming soon.
How should a UK small business choose remote desktop software?
Start with who needs access and to which computers, then check consent, sign-in steps and the log, then ask where the notes go afterwards. Check each vendor’s own page on the day you decide, because plans and features change, and ask for a written answer on anything that matters to you.
IBIOS Remote is worth waiting for only if the link to your own helpdesk and customer records matters to you. Join the waiting list and we will tell you plainly when it is ready.
Sources
- RemotePC homepage: https://www.remotepc.com/ (read 26 October 2026)
- TeamViewer Remote product page: https://www.teamviewer.com/en/products/teamviewer/ (read 26 October 2026)
Join the waiting list for up to 15% off at launch
People who join the waiting list before launch can get up to 15% off their first 12 monthly payments, or a discount on their first annual payment (the percentage is confirmed before launch). After the first year, standard pricing applies. The discount depends on the plan.
No payment is taken to join. You can leave at any time. Read the offer terms.
Questions people ask
Is IBIOS Remote a TeamViewer alternative?
Not yet. IBIOS Remote is coming soon and is not live, while TeamViewer is available today. It is designed to cover similar jobs for Windows PCs, with the sessions linked to your customer and helpdesk records.
Is IBIOS Remote a RemotePC alternative?
Not yet. RemotePC is available now and works on more kinds of computer than IBIOS Remote will at first. IBIOS Remote is coming soon and starts with Windows PCs.
Does IBIOS Remote do everything TeamViewer does?
No, and it is not live. IBIOS Remote starts with Windows, and some of the features TeamViewer lists will not be in the first release. Check the vendor’s page for its current features.
How much does IBIOS Remote cost compared with TeamViewer or RemotePC?
IBIOS has not published prices. Waiting-list members get founding prices at launch, and there is no free trial. For TeamViewer and RemotePC, check each vendor’s current pricing page.
Can I use IBIOS Remote to reach my office PC from home?
That is the plan, as unattended access to PCs your company enrols, for named people only. It is coming soon and not available today.
Where did this comparison get its facts about TeamViewer and RemotePC?
From each vendor’s own public website, read on 26 October 2026 and listed under Sources. Where a page did not say, the table says it is not verified. Features change, so check the vendor’s page before you decide.
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