TeamViewer Alternatives Filtered by 'remote-control'

The best alternative to TeamViewer is AnyDesk. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try AnyDesk or DWService. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to TeamViewer and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to TeamViewer are X2Go, MeshCentral, RealVNC and Remote Utilities.

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  1. AnyDesk icon

    AnyDesk

     436 likes

    Efficient app for secure remote access and file transfers across desktop and mobile devices. It's small, fast, and ideal for both enterprise and personal use, compatible with systems like macOS, Windows, and Linux, and offers features like session recording and custom branding.

    149 AnyDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Flathub
    AnyDesk screenshot 1
     
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    AnyDesk vs TeamViewer Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Martin Wildam
    39

    Same uncomplicated and simply working remote desktop application as one day was TeamViewer. And at best: Newer versions can connect to older versions - which TeamViewer always enforced to enforce everybody to upgrade.

    Top Negative Comment
    Moira Maclean
    5

    No longer free, 14-day trial, nag screens, and a timer. The licence is still cheaper than TeamViewer though.

    hamza naeem
    Positive
    0

    I prefer using AnyDesk on any other screen-sharing tool, because of the seamless screen-sharing without disconnection or refreshing the connection after a certain period of time, Kudos!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 23 comments
    • AnyDesk is Free Personal and ProprietaryTeamViewer is also Free Personal and Proprietary
    • AnyDesk is LightweightTeamViewer is not according to our users
  2. 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
  4. UltraViewer icon

    UltraViewer

     45 likes

    Remote control and support tool for Windows offering screen monitoring, chat, and file transfer, allowing users to assist clients, share files, manage multiple sessions, while partners oversee and manage permissions during support.

    142 UltraViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    UltraViewer vs TeamViewer Comments
    shendison
    Positive
    11

    It works just the same as TeamViewer, but the download is only 1.5 megs - and it's not $800 - it's totally free.

    Guest
    Positive
    4

    Like TeamViewer but no features except for chat and file transfer via chat window. If only remote control needed then this will be just fine. Does the basic job very well.

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

    UltraViewer supports all Windows versions since XP with its latest update. TeamViewer requires you to purchase a license before you can support older versions of Windows, and then you have to download an older version of TeamViewer, not the latest. Also, if you want the paid version of UltraViewer, it costs a lot less than TeamViewer.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • UltraViewer is Free Personal and ProprietaryTeamViewer is also Free Personal and Proprietary
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    AeroAdmin

    Ready-to-use remote desktop tool requiring no installation, registration, or admin rights, with instant connection setup, encrypted sessions, firewall/NAT compatibility, flexible permission settings, file transfer, image optimiza...

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  6. 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
  7. 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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    5
    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
  8. RealVNC icon

    RealVNC

     146 likes

    Secure, cost-effective remote access and support for your computer, from your desktop or mobile device.

    119 RealVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
    RealVNC screenshot 1
     
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    RealVNC vs TeamViewer Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Does not offer easy to use access. Need to run server.. open ports, know IP addresses etc...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    4

    free for home use and seems to have dns service. Last point is very important if you have to manage a PC of your grandparents

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • RealVNC is Paid and ProprietaryTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
  10. Remote Utilities icon

    Remote Utilities

     40 likes

    Remote Utilities is a remote PC access program for connecting to a remote PC over LAN or via the Internet. The program is used by system administrators, home users and helpdesks for remotely managing PCs in their corporate or home network, or providing customer support.

    114 Remote Utilities alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    Viewer main window
     
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    Remote Utilities vs TeamViewer Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    7

    Unattended access, free for up to 10 connections, no time limit, personal or business use. These guys get it!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Supports all features of TeamViewer, but with fair license prices and more technical options. i.e. it allows to run your own relay server ("RU Server") in the public internet to connect your "Viewer" with remote PCs (running unattended "Host" or on-demand "Agent") when they are both behind a firewall. (TV always uses its own cloud infrastructure for that purpose)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    justposted
    Positive
    -1

    Straightforward, effective and lightweight, with less mucking about with usernames and things than Teamviewer. Just what I wanted. If I'm running fullscreen (F12 toggles it) then I feel like I'm just working away on my remote PC. I use it to work from my office laptop using my home desktop setup.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Remote Utilities is Freemium and ProprietaryTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
  11. 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).
     
  12. Radmin icon

    Radmin

     56 likes

    Radmin (Remote Administrator) is the popular, award winning secure remote control software which enables you to work on a remote computer in real time as if you were using its own keyboard and mouse. You can remotely access the same computer from multiple places and use advanced...

    93 Radmin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. Jump Desktop icon

    Jump Desktop

     21 likes

    Jump Desktop is a remote desktop client that lets you securely connect to other computers. Connect to as many computers as you want. Monitor all sessions at once with Live Preview. Filter computers by keyword or connection details using live search.

    69 Jump Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Jump Desktop screenshot 1
     
  14. AeroAdmin icon

    AeroAdmin

     26 likes

    Ready-to-use remote desktop tool requiring no installation, registration, or admin rights, with instant connection setup, encrypted sessions, firewall/NAT compatibility, flexible permission settings, file transfer, image optimization, and simple interface.

    81 AeroAdmin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
    AeroAdmin - main window
     
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    AeroAdmin vs TeamViewer Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    No installation, easy to use and free!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    work behind NAT like team viewer, but free for commercial

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • AeroAdmin is Freemium and ProprietaryTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • AeroAdmin is LightweightTeamViewer is not according to our users
  15. Splashtop Business Access icon

    Splashtop Business Access

     54 likes

    Combines secure remote desktop access, fast performance, file transfers, session management, cross-platform support, audit trails, browser access, and easy agent deployment for IT teams, enabling efficient remote support and cross-device productivity on any network.

    69 Splashtop Business Access alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Splashtop Business Access screenshot 1
     
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    Splashtop Business Access vs TeamViewer Comments
    jamescampbell
    Positive
    1

    Better GPU performance when it comes to remote control

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Has all the features of Teamviewer, but is priced reasonably for commercial use. Hopefully they will keep the pricing that way, because any higher and we will ditch them too. Loved Teamviewer but it was outrageously priced.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Splashtop Business Access is Paid and ProprietaryTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
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