Scry vs RemotePC — honest comparison

Looking for a RemotePC alternative? Here's an honest Scry vs RemotePC comparison — what each one does well, and where the other one wins. Scry charges one price for every computer you set up, with no first-year discount to run out: $95.99 a year stays $95.99, or pay $399 once. RemotePC prices its plans by the computer, and its yearly discount covers the first year only. If you want session recording, remote printing and remote reboot, or the lowest price for one or two computers, RemotePC is the better pick.

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Where RemotePC wins

Scry vs RemotePC at a glance

At a glance	Scry	RemotePC
Entry price	$0 for 7 days, then $9.99/mo	Solo $22.08 for the first year, then $29.52/yr (1 computer)
Next plan up	$0 for 7 days, then $95.99/yr	Pro $74.64 for the first year, then $99.48/yr (10 computers)
Lifetime license	$399 once	None
Platforms	Mac (host + client), Windows (host + client), Linux (host + client), iOS (client), Android (client), Web (client)	Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, ChromeOS (viewer), iOS, Android, Web

Where Scry and RemotePC each win

Pick Scry if

One price for every computer you set up. RemotePC prices by the computer: Solo covers 1 or 2, Pro covers 10, and each computer past your plan costs $20 a year.
No first-year discount to run out. Scry's $95.99 a year is the same in year two; RemotePC's yearly discount applies to the first year only, so Pro goes from $74.64 to $99.48.
$399 once, with all 8 other Bravely apps included. RemotePC has no lifetime option: Pro billed yearly costs $373.08 over four years and $472.56 over five.
End-to-end encrypted on an open standard: WebRTC with DTLS-SRTP, and the keys never leave your two devices, so our servers never see your screen. RemotePC describes its access as end-to-end secure, with TLS 1.2 and AES-256.

Pick RemotePC if

More tools in every plan: session recording, remote printing, remote reboot, a whiteboard and chat, all included from Solo up, plus Blank Host Screen to hide the remote screen. Scry has none of these.
A longer free trial with no card: 7 days, against Scry's 24 hours (plus one 24-hour extension).
A lower price for one or two computers: Solo is $22.08 for the first year and $29.52 a year after that, or $44.64 and then $59.52 for two computers.
Wider device reach: Raspberry Pi builds, RPM as well as .deb packages, a ChromeOS viewer, and remote control of Android devices and Chromebooks. Scry's Linux app is x64 only, and its phone apps can't be reached.
Phone support alongside 24/7 email and chat, and SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification.

Scry vs RemotePC, feature by feature

Verified 2026-09-26. Source linked at the bottom.

Feature	Scry	RemotePC
Free trial	24 hours free with no card, or 7 days free on a plan with a card; no free tier	7 days, no credit card required
Computers covered	Every computer you set up	Solo 1 or 2, Pro 10; $20 a year for each extra computer
First year vs later years	$95.99/yr from the start, with no first-year discount	Solo $22.08 in year 1, then $29.52/yr; Pro $74.64, then $99.48/yr
Monthly billing	Yes, $9.99/mo	Yes: Solo $2.95/mo, Pro $9.95/mo
Lifetime purchase	$399 once	No
Runs on	Reach: macOS 14 or later, Windows 10 or 11 (x64), 64-bit Linux. Connect from: those, plus iOS 17 or later, Android 8.0 or later and the web (tested in Chrome)	Reach: Windows 8 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, 64-bit Linux (.deb and .rpm), Raspberry Pi. Connect from: those, iOS 15.6 or later, Android 7.0 or later, or a browser
Account needed	Yes: a Bravely account (Apple, Google or email) on each device	Yes: a RemotePC account, to set up a computer and to connect
Mac host	Yes	Yes
Windows host	Yes	Yes
Linux host	Yes (x64 .deb or AppImage)	Yes (.deb and RPM packages, plus Raspberry Pi)
Browser client (no install)	Yes (tested in Chrome)	Yes (Viewer Lite)
Multi-monitor	Switchable, one display at a time	Yes (multi-to-multi monitor)
Audio streaming	Yes: sound from Mac, Windows and Linux hosts, on by default, with a mute button	Yes
File transfer	Yes, one way: from any device to the computer you control (click Save there)	Yes, both ways (drag and drop)
Session recording	No	Yes
Remote printing	No	Yes
Unattended access	Yes, while someone is signed in on the computer (a locked screen is fine; on Linux that takes an X11 desktop)	Yes, on every plan (Always-ON Remote Access), including logged-off and locked computers
Wake-on-LAN	No; the computer has to be awake	Yes on Windows, through a computer on the same network or a public IP; not on Mac, and on Linux not through a public IP
Remote reboot	No	Yes (normal, or safe mode on Windows)
Mobile apps	Yes: iOS and Android (they connect; they can't be reached)	Yes: iOS and Android; can also control Android devices
Transport security	End to end (WebRTC, DTLS-SRTP); our servers never see your screen	TLS 1.2 / AES-256; it calls its access end-to-end secure
SOC 2 / ISO 27001 certification	No	Yes (SOC 2 Type 2, ISO/IEC 27001:2022)
Phone support	No	Yes, plus 24/7 email and chat
Pricing model	Monthly ($9.99), yearly ($95.99) or once ($399)	Monthly, yearly or 2-year subscription

Scry vs RemotePC FAQs

How much does RemotePC cost, and does it go up after the first year?

Solo is $22.08, then $29.52 a year for 1 computer, or $44.64, then $59.52 for 2; Pro is $74.64, then $99.48. Monthly plans are $2.95 and $9.95. Each computer past the plan is $20 a year, and auto-renewal is on by default 15 days after sign-up. Scry is $9.99 a month, $95.99 a year or $399 once, with no first-year discount.

How many computers does one Scry plan cover?

Every computer you set up. Install Scry on each Mac, Windows PC or Linux machine you want to reach, sign in with the same account, and one plan covers them all.

Is Scry end-to-end encrypted?

Yes. Every session runs over WebRTC and is encrypted end to end with DTLS-SRTP; the keys never leave your two devices, so our servers never see your screen. When a network blocks a direct path, the session detours through a relay that forwards packets it can't read.

Can I try Scry before paying?

Yes. Setting up and signing in are free, and you'll see Scry connect to your computer before we ask you to pick a plan. Then try every feature free for 24 hours with no card, or start a plan: monthly ($9.99/mo) and annual ($95.99/yr) both begin with 7 days free, card required.

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Pricing verified 2026-09-26. RemotePC pricing source. Subject to change.