AFK Remote Alternatives

AFK Remote is described as 'AFK connects your iPhone or Android to your Mac via WebRTC. Built for developers using AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) who want to check in from the couch, give feedback, and kick off tasks without being stuck at their desk' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the remote work & education category. There are more than 25 alternatives to AFK Remote for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best AFK Remote alternative is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TeamViewer or RustDesk. Other great apps like AFK Remote are Remmina, Chrome Remote Desktop, mRemoteNG and TightVNC.

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  1. Distant Desktop icon
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    The free remote desktop software for business and personal use. Access and manage remote computers from anywhere in the world.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
     
  2. Thincast Client turns your computer into a fully Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Client, making it easy to connect remotely to your company's infrastructure. Using the Remote Desktop (RD) WebAccess Client you gain easy access to and control of published virtual machines (with...

    138 Thincast Client alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Web conferencing, video conferencing, live streaming and remote support servers. Unlimited users. You own it. In-house security & branding. 3-10 month payback compared to WebEx & LogMeIn. Easy 15 minute server setup. Top rated conferencing software.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. Drovio icon
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    With Drovio, you can invite who you want on your screen, they all get their own mouse cursor appearing on it and can interact with your apps in real time, making you feel you are no more alone on your desktop!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
  5. Igiko icon
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    Igiko Management Tools are a common set of web-based tools designed to provide users with features for remote access, management and monitoring of physical and virtual machines within a permission-based security model.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  6. RemoteView icon
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    RemoteView is a service that lets you remotely access your computers and mobile devices through your internet connection, regardless of time and place. All you need to do is install the agent on your remote computers, Android devices, and servers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. GoToMyPC icon
     1 like

    Enables secure remote control of Mac or PC with mobile app support, file transfer, remote printing, data compression, multi-monitor support, guest access, and 128-bit AES encryption on any device. Offers customizable performance and multiple editions for all users.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. DeskRoll icon
     4 likes

    Fast speed multiple remote desktop access, via web browser.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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