Hoverwatch alternative Hoverwatch skips Linux. Anywhere Monitor covers Windows, Mac and Ubuntu
Hoverwatch Alternative: Anywhere Monitor for Windows, Mac & Ubuntu
Hoverwatch is a popular personal monitoring service, but it skips Linux and its single-computer monthly price is higher. Anywhere Monitor covers Windows, Mac and Ubuntu with live desktop viewing at a lower monthly rate.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Anywhere Monitor | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Ubuntu | Windows, Mac, Android |
| Linux (Ubuntu) support | ||
| Keystroke logging | ||
| Screenshots | ||
| Website history | ||
| Chat and email monitoring | ||
| Live desktop viewing | ||
| Secure web console | ||
| Monthly billing option | ||
| Price (1 computer, 1 month) | $24.95 | $29.95 |
| Price (1 computer, 1 year) | $99.95 | $99.95 |
| Data kept after subscription lapses | On server per plan | Purged after 7 days |
Why users choose Anywhere Monitor over Hoverwatch
When Hoverwatch might still be right for you
If you need Android device monitoring alongside your computers, Hoverwatch's phone coverage is an advantage. For pure computer monitoring with Linux support and a lower monthly price, Anywhere Monitor wins.
Frequently asked questions
Yes for computer monitoring. Both cover Windows and Mac, but Anywhere Monitor adds Ubuntu, live desktop viewing, and a lower monthly price. Hoverwatch adds Android support, which Anywhere Monitor does not offer.
No. Hoverwatch covers Windows, Mac and Android. Anywhere Monitor is the one that adds Ubuntu.
For a single computer, Anywhere Monitor is $24.95 per month versus Hoverwatch's $29.95 per month; annual plans are the same $99.95.
With Anywhere Monitor you keep access according to your plan. Hoverwatch purges data 7 days after a subscription lapses, so check the terms that matter to you.
Try Anywhere Monitor yourself
Monitor computers you own on Windows, Mac and Ubuntu from a secure web console - with a free 3-day trial, a live demo and a 3-day money-back guarantee.