Best Remote Access Software · 2026

TeamViewer logoTeamViewer vs Zoho Assist logoZoho Assist

TeamViewer vs Zoho Assist: on our data-weighted scoring, Zoho Assist edges ahead (8.8 vs 8.1/10). TeamViewer starts at Free tier available and is best for cross-platform remote support with broad device reach; Zoho Assist starts at $10/technician/mo and is best for budget-conscious it teams wanting affordable per-technician remote support. Choose Zoho Assist for the stronger overall track record; consider TeamViewer if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.

TeamViewer

8.0/10
MSP Compared score
Starting price
Free tier available
Reviews
4.5/5 (~4k G2 reviews)
Free trial
Free tier + free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Best for
Cross-platform remote support with broad device reach
Visit TeamViewer →
Our pick

Zoho Assist

8.5/10
MSP Compared score
Starting price
$10/technician/mo
Reviews
4.6/5 (~494 G2 reviews)
Free trial
Free tier + 15 days
Deployment
Cloud
Best for
Budget-conscious IT teams wanting affordable per-technician remote support
Visit Zoho Assist →

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Strengths at a glance

Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →

EditorialUser reviewsAdoptionAffordabilityFeature breadthEase of trial
TeamViewerZoho Assist
CriterionTeamViewerZoho Assist
Editorial 8.1 8.8
User reviews 9.0 9.2
Adoption 9.5 7.1
Affordability 9.5 9.5
Feature breadth 5.0 9.0
Ease of trial 10.0 10.0

TeamViewer vs Zoho Assist: head-to-head

TeamViewer vs Zoho Assist — specs and pricing
TeamViewerZoho Assist
Starting price Free tier available $10/technician/mo
Pricing model per license per user
Free trial / tier Free tier + free trial Free tier + 15 days
Best for Cross-platform remote support with broad device reach Budget-conscious IT teams wanting affordable per-technician remote support
Deployment Cloud Cloud
G2 rating 4.5/5 (4000) 4.6/5 (494)
Capterra rating
Our score 8.1 8.8

Choose TeamViewer if…

You need cross-platform remote support with broad device reach.

Pros

  • Works everywhere
  • Reliable
  • Free personal tier

Cons

  • Business pricing high
  • Licensing strict
  • Quote tiers

TeamViewer pricing · review

Choose Zoho Assist if…

You need budget-conscious it teams wanting affordable per-technician remote support.

Pros

  • Very affordable per-tech pricing
  • Genuinely useful free tier
  • Separate remote + unattended plans

Cons

  • No on-prem/self-host option
  • Concurrent sessions capped per tier
  • Best value within Zoho stack

Zoho Assist pricing · review

In depth

Pricing: Zoho Assist vs TeamViewer

Zoho Assist bills on a per user model from $10/technician/mo (free tier available), while TeamViewer uses a per license model from Free tier available (free tier available). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.

Features & deployment

Zoho Assist ships 9 headline capabilities (Attended + unattended access, Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux) and deploys Cloud. TeamViewer ships 5 (Cross-platform remote control, Unattended access, File transfer, Mobile support), deploying Cloud.

Ratings & verdict

Zoho Assist holds 4.6/5 (~494 G2 reviews); TeamViewer holds 4.5/5 (~4k G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Zoho Assist edges ahead (8.8 vs 8.1/10). Pick TeamViewer instead when cross-platform remote support with broad device reach. See Zoho Assist alternatives or TeamViewer alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

TeamViewer vs Zoho Assist: which is better?
TeamViewer vs Zoho Assist: on our data-weighted scoring, Zoho Assist edges ahead (8.8 vs 8.1/10). TeamViewer starts at Free tier available and is best for cross-platform remote support with broad device reach; Zoho Assist starts at $10/technician/mo and is best for budget-conscious it teams wanting affordable per-technician remote support.
Is TeamViewer cheaper than Zoho Assist?
TeamViewer starts at Free tier available and Zoho Assist starts at $10/technician/mo (see the pricing rows for models and limits).
Data as of June 16, 2026. Sources: teamviewer.com, zoho.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.