UnlockTool vs TSM Tool Pro vs DFT Pro and more: which phone unlock tool to choose

There is no single “best” phone repair and unlock tool. Each one supports its own set of models, chipsets and methods, and the lists change with every build. Below we compare the seven tools in our catalog based on what the official sites and our listings state, and show where to start for a specific job.

Data as of November 2, 2026. Before paying, always check your model in the official supported-devices list — it matters more than any table.

Comparison table

Tool	Chipsets (site or listing)	Brands and jobs claimed by the developer or listing	Credits	What we offer
UnlockTool	per the model list on unlocktool.net	FRP, bootloader, service operations; Xiaomi, Huawei, Samsung and more (listing)	not mentioned for rentals	rental 6–48 h, license 3–12 mo
TSM Tool Pro	Qualcomm, MediaTek, Unisoc, Kirin (listing)	FRP, KG/MDM, flashing, repair (listing, tsm-tool.com)	not mentioned for rentals	rental 12–48 h
DFT Pro Tool	MediaTek, Qualcomm, Unisoc (dftpro.com)	Mi Account, FRP, IMEI, EFS, nvdata, bootloader, flashing; Xiaomi, Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, Infinix, Tecno, Huawei, Pixel	not mentioned for rentals	rental 2–6 days
Android Multi Tool (AMT)	per the method table on the site (MTK, Qualcomm, Spreadtrum)	flashing, unlock, reset, FRP, Mi Account; Vivo, Xiaomi, Tecno, Infinix, Itel, Realme, Samsung, Oppo	not used on rentals (listing); topped up on your own account	rental 2–12 h, license, credits
TFM Tool Pro	— (per the model list on the site)	flashing, FRP, bootloader via official brand authorization (tfmtool.com); Samsung, Oppo, Realme, Vivo, Tecno, Infinix and more	required; charged only for a successful operation (tfmtool.com); not included in rentals	rental 6–24 h, credits
Cheetah Tool Pro	Qualcomm focus, EDL 9008 and ADB (listing)	IMEI, FRP, flashing, MDM and PayJoy, CSC, Huawei ID; Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, OPPO, vivo, Motorola and more (cheetah-tool.com)	required, 5–10 per operation (listing); none on the rented account	rental 4 h
Ghost Auth Tool	Qualcomm EDL, MediaTek BROM (ghostauthtool.com)	Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO only: Mi Account, FRP, flashing, bootloader, EFS and IMEI	runs on credits; VPN required (listing)	credits 5–10

Some authorization methods can be temporarily offline. Our TFM listing currently says the Xiaomi servers are offline, and AMT publishes method status in a table on the androidmultitool.com home page.

Which tool to choose for the job

This is not a ranking but a checking order: which tool to look up your model in first.

Job	Start checking with	Why
Samsung FRP	UnlockTool, TSM Tool Pro	Both list Samsung FRP; check the bootloader BIT and security patch in the model lists. See Samsung FRP: which tool
Samsung KG / MDM	TSM Tool Pro, Cheetah Tool Pro	KG/MDM removal is listed for TSM, MDM removal for Cheetah
Xiaomi Mi Account and FRP	Ghost Auth Tool, DFT Pro Tool, AMT	Ghost is Xiaomi-only; DFT and AMT list Mi Account. See Xiaomi Mi Account & FRP
Tecno, Infinix, Itel	AMT, DFT Pro Tool	brands are in the developer lists; for AMT check the MediaTek Auth status
IMEI	DFT Pro Tool, Cheetah Tool Pro, AMT	IMEI repair is listed in their descriptions
PayJoy	Cheetah Tool Pro	PayJoy removal is listed on the developer site
One quick operation	AMT (from 2 h), Cheetah (4 h)	the shortest rental terms in our catalog
A tough device with retries	DFT Pro Tool (days)	rental for 2, 4 or 6 days

UnlockTool vs TSM Tool Pro

Both handle Samsung FRP and devices on several platforms. TSM explicitly lists KG/MDM removal and Kirin (HiSilicon) support. We offer UnlockTool as a 6–48 hour rental and as a license on your own account; TSM as a 12–48 hour rental. The model list decides: if your model is in both, pick by the rental term that fits the workload.

UnlockTool vs Android Multi Tool

AMT shows the status of every authorization method (Online/Offline) right on its home page, so you can see before paying whether the operation will go through. AMT rentals start at 2 hours and, per the listing, need no credits. UnlockTool rentals start at 6 hours.

Cheetah Tool Pro vs UnlockTool and TSM

Per the listing, Cheetah is optimized for Qualcomm and works in EDL (9008) and ADB. The developer lists MDM, PayJoy, CSC change and Huawei ID operations. The key rental difference: the account has no credits, operations cost 5–10 credits, and changing the PC is not allowed.

TFM Tool Pro vs TSM Tool Pro

TFM runs on credits. According to the official site they are charged only for a successful operation, and the cost is shown before you start. TSM in our rental is an account for a fixed term. Before choosing TFM, check its server status page: per our listing, Xiaomi is currently unavailable.

How to choose without mistakes

Find your model in the official list of the tool: codename, chipset and the operation you need.
Check server status if the tool publishes it (AMT, TFM, Ghost Auth).
Install the software and drivers before paying for a rental — the clock starts at delivery.
Choose a term with some margin for reconnecting.

Work only on devices you own or are authorized to service.

FAQ

Which is better: UnlockTool or TSM Tool Pro?

There is no single answer. Support for your model and operation in the official lists decides it. TSM lists KG/MDM; UnlockTool is available both as a rental and as a license.

Which tool handles Samsung FRP?

Start with UnlockTool and TSM Tool Pro — both list Samsung FRP. Check the bootloader BIT and security patch in the model list.

How do I remove a Mi Account on Xiaomi?

Mi Account removal is listed for Ghost Auth Tool, DFT Pro Tool and Android Multi Tool. Ghost Auth works only with Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO and needs credits and a VPN.

Which tools need credits?

Per the official sites and listings: TFM Tool Pro, Cheetah Tool Pro and Ghost Auth Tool. AMT rentals do not use credits.

What is the shortest rental?

Android Multi Tool from 2 hours, Cheetah Tool Pro for 4 hours.

Are there alternatives to Android Multi Tool?

By feature set (FRP, Mi Account, flashing), DFT Pro Tool and UnlockTool are the closest. Confirm your exact model in the official lists.