Apple Remote Desktop vs Screen Sharing : Which is Better?

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Apple Remote Desktop

Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) is an app which allows users to remotely control or monitor other computers over a network. Developed by Apple

License: Commercial

Categories: Network & Admin

Apps available for Mac OS X

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Screen Sharing

Screen Sharing is a VNC client. Developed by Apple

License: Free

Categories: Network & Admin

Apps available for Mac OS X

Apple Remote Desktop VS Screen Sharing Feature comparision

Feature Apple Remote Desktop Screen Sharing
Remote desktop
Screen monitoring
Support for Remote Control
Remote Reboot
Support for Multiple Monitors
Audio Calling
Support for Aliases
Integrated File Sharing
Unattended access
Google Chrome Extensions
Built-in Terminal
Proxy support
Screen Mirroring
Access Control
File-sync
File transfer
Integrated Chat
Local Network Connection
VNC Viewer
Lightweight
RDP Functionality
Built-in SSH client
Raspberry Pi Development
Vnc protocol
Portable
Bundled with macOS
Share your screen
Screenshot Tools
Ad-free
Clustering
Full controller support
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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