Remote Desktop

My favorite proprietary, open-source or freeware tools for remote desktop (remote access and remote control):

  • Modern tools
  • VNC
  • RDP
  • No-Machine NX
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  1. Modern tools

  2. Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for remote access to your applications...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Chrome Remote Desktop screenshot 3
  3. RustDesk icon
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    Open source tool for secure remote access and screen sharing, supporting cross-platform use and self-hosting for complete data control.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    RustDesk screenshot 1
    Main window
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    File transfer window
  4. AnyDesk icon
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    AnyDesk offers a fast, intuitive and security-focused way to connect to remote computers. With a bevy of features and lightweight design that works across multiple desktop and mobile platforms, it's powerful enough for enterprises but easy enough for personal and home office...

    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
    AnyDesk screenshot 1
    AnyDesk screenshot 1
    Main window
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    Settings - Security
  5. Establish remote desktop access in seconds with instant control, secure data, VoIP and webcam integration, file transfer, and fast, easy collaboration.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi
    TeamViewer screenshot 1
    TeamViewer screenshot 1
    TeamViewer screenshot 2
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    TeamViewer screenshot 3
  6. VNC

  7. TightVNC icon
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    TightVNC is a free remote desktop application. With TightVNC, you can see the desktop of a remote machine and control it with your local mouse and keyboard, just like you would do it sitting in the front of that computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Access Control
    Administration
  8. UltraVNC icon
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    Free remote desktop access for Windows, enabling screen sharing, remote control, file transfer, secure connections, helpdesk, and IT support use cases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Server Property Page
    File Transfer
    Remote Desktop
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    UltraVNC screenshot 3
  9. RDP

  10. Remote Desktop Connection is a technology that allows you to sit at a computer (sometimes called the client computer) and connect to a remote computer (sometimes called the host computer) in a different location.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Remote Desktop Connection screenshot 1
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  11. FreeRDP icon
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    FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), released under the Apache license. Enjoy the freedom of using your software wherever you want, the way you want it, in a world where interoperability can finally liberate your computing experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
    FreeRDP screenshot 1
    FreeRDP screenshot 1
    FreeRDP screenshot 2
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    FreeRDP screenshot 3
  12. NoMachine - NX

  13. NoMachine icon
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    Access remote computers easily with enterprise-class speed and features supporting any content including audio and video.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
    NoMachine screenshot 1
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    NX client running on Linux (KDE)
  14. OpenNX icon
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    OpenNX is an open source drop in replacement for NoMachine's NX client. It is compatible to the original client in that it uses the same syntax for the session configuration files (.nxs files).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    session administrator
    OpenNX screenshot 1
  15. X2Go icon
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    X2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses the NX technology protocol.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    X2Go screenshot 1
    X2Go screenshot 1
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