Open Source TeamViewer Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to TeamViewer for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Linux alternative is DWService. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to TeamViewer and 18 are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to TeamViewer are RustDesk, Remmina, X2Go and MeshCentral.

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TeamViewer alternatives are mainly Remote Desktop Tools, but if you're looking for SSH Clients or Network Monitors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Free, Linux, Android, Mac, Remote Desktop and Windows + Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to TeamViewer.
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  1. DWService icon

    DWService

     98 likes

    DWService is a half (only the client/agent) open source project which offers a service that allows access to remote systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry...) using a standard web browser - without any component required on the client side.

    117 DWService alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    It allows you to fully control the remote system by displaying its screen and allowing cursor control and keyboard input
     
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    DWService vs TeamViewer Comments
    tuqueque
    Positive
    4

    It's open source, free and more privacy respecting than the commercial counterparts.

    Guest
    Positive
    13

    DWService is much lighter, able to use even without installation, more options, web UI, also it is open source!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    al huber
    1

    Sounds great at first glance. But as always, there is a catch. Yes, the software is open source, but limited in bandwidth, if you want more speed you have to subscribe. And that can cost up to 100 € for 50 Mbps maximum bandwidth per month, 1200,- € or 1346,49 $ per year. Then better use a professional solution like Teamviewer or Anydesk.

    3 of 4 comments
    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • DWService is LightweightTeamViewer is not according to our users
  2. RustDesk icon

    RustDesk

     279 likes

    Provides secure, cross-platform remote access and file sharing with no registration needed. Offers end-to-end encryption, self-hosting, multi-monitor support, screen sharing, and portable use, all with a lightweight, ad-free interface.

    130 RustDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    RustDesk screenshot 1
     
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    RustDesk vs TeamViewer Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Robert L.
    0

    Totally free, user friendly and easy to use. I think in basic it has the same functionalities.

    Greg Sweats
    Positive
    0

    RustDesk is open source and actually great! Interface is super easy, like Team Viewer. Performance is from my laptop to my TV computer, currently using built-in WiFi N getting around 2 MBps .

    timint
    Positive
    0

    Finally something cross-platform that takes TeamViewer by storm! Absolutely awesome!

    3 of 11 comments
    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedTeamViewer is not according to our users
  4. Remmina icon

    Remmina

     227 likes

    Open source remote desktop client for Linux and BSD supporting RDP, VNC, SPICE, and more, aimed at sysadmins and travelers needing remote access with features like scrollable high-res desktops and organized connection management.

    144 Remmina alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Remmina screenshot 1
     
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    7
    Remmina vs TeamViewer Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    7

    it is easy to connect to virtual computers very nice

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    17

    Remmina is a great RDP or VNC client. These are already listed as remote desktop technologies. Let's be clear the main advantage of TeamViewer (and LogMeIn) is that the remote computer only needs an Internet connection. No port forwarding required.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    very good. best from teamviewer

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
    • Remmina is Free and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
  5. X2Go icon

    X2Go

     72 likes

    X2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses the NX technology protocol.

    47 X2Go alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    X2Go screenshot 1
     
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    X2Go vs TeamViewer Comments
    hansolo1988
    Positive
    6

    Very good if you're in Linux to Linux use cases.

    elrey741
    Positive
    2

    Really awesome for Linux users to remotely connect to their computers through a secure connection. Allows for transmission of audio from the client, and works really well even with slow connections. To summarize: secure by default (because using ssh), good even in low latency, good for presentations, and best alternative to RDP for linux users.

    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Works remarkably good and it has sound as well.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • X2Go is Free and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
  6. MeshCentral icon

    MeshCentral

     44 likes

    This is a full computer management web site. With MeshCentral, you can run your own web server to remotely manage and control computers on a local network or anywhere on the internet.

    50 MeshCentral alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Node.JS
    • npm
    MeshCentral Login Page
     
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    MeshCentral vs TeamViewer Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    open_s
    3

    It's the best open source alternative. It doesn't require port forwarding on client side. Just send the client the file and they press connect. That's it.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    No uncontrolled outages, no third party reliance - perfect security. 2FA with authenticator app.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I like the privacy of your own server!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • MeshCentral is Free and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
  7. Apache Guacamole icon

    Apache Guacamole

     46 likes

    Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway. It supports standard protocols like VNC and RDP. We call it clientless because no plugins or client software are required.

    70 Apache Guacamole alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Apache Guacamole screenshot 1
     
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    Apache Guacamole vs TeamViewer Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -3

    Guacamole provide HTML5 remote access solution, client PC does not require any software for remote accessing the server. Administrator can also monitor / kill any connection in real time. Administrator can also assign user with particular server access.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Apache Guacamole is Free and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
  9. Bananas Screen Sharing icon

    Bananas Screen Sharing

     20 likes

    Bananas offers a cross-platform, peer-to-peer screen-sharing service without needing an account or server infrastructure. It uses WebRTC for secure connections, lets users collaborate with multiple cursors, and features a unique connection URL. Privacy is ensured as no data is stored.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Bananas Screen Sharing screenshot 1
     
  10. Remotely icon

    Remotely

     28 likes

    Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency.

    127 Remotely alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    List of remote hosts that can be controlled (unattended or attended).
     
  11. Xrdp icon

    Xrdp

     18 likes

    xrdp provides a graphical login to remote machines using Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). xrdp accepts connections from a variety of RDP clients:

    95 Xrdp alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  12. Dayon! icon

    Dayon!

     10 likes

    A user-friendly, open-source, cross-platform solution, that allows controlling of remote computers. It can be used as an alternative to various commercial remote desktop and assistance products.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    Assistant connected
     
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    Dayon! vs TeamViewer Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I like Dayon! as alternative to TeamViewer because it's very intuitive and completely free!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Dayon! is Free and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Dayon! is Security-focused and LightweightTeamViewer is not according to our users
  13. screego icon

    screego

     12 likes

    For developers, screen sharing shouldn’t be optimized for low bandwidth or presenting some slides. It should be high definition, that you still can read the tiny font of your colleague. No more, “wait a minute, the stream isn’t updating”.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
     
  14. KRDC icon

    KRDC

     19 likes

    KRDC is the KDE Remote Desktop Client. KRDC was overhauled as part of the Google Summer of Code (SoC) 2007 by Urs Wolfer and other developers to be included in the KDE 4.0. An overhaul was needed as KRDC development had slowed to a stop as it had no active maintainer for several...

    33 KRDC alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • KDE
    KRDC screenshot 1
     
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