Chrome Remote Desktop vs HopToDesk

Chrome Remote Desktop is a basic remote access tool from Google that allows users to remotely access and control a device over the internet using the Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Users must sign in to their Google account to setup remote desktop access.

The app is free without any paid plans, however it lacks many features of other remote access solutons such as remote printing, file transfer, or and live chat.

Check the chart below for some of the main differences between Chrome Remote Desktop and HopToDesk.

HopToDesk
Chrome Remote Desktop
Pricing
Free
Free
Use Without an Account
Yes
No (Google Account Required)
Platform Support
Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Chromebook, Raspberry Pi
Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Chromebook, Raspberry Pi
Single App for Control/Share
Yes
Yes
Screen Share
Yes
Yes
File Transfer
Yes
No
Live Chat
Yes
No
Audio Support
Yes
Yes
Traffic Security
End-to-End Encryption
Standard SSL
Secure Session Verification
?
Yes
No
2FA Login
Yes
No
Unattended Access
?
Yes
Yes
Session Recording
Yes
No
Remote Restart
Yes
No
Remote Printing
No
No
Remote Wakeup (WOL)
Yes
No
Privacy Mode
?
Yes
No
Clipboard Sync
Yes
Yes
Direct Access
?
Yes
No
Multi-Session Support
Yes
Yes
Multi-Monitor Support
Yes
Yes
Self-Hosting / On-Premise
Yes
No
Language Support
About 39
About 50