The Best Free AnyDesk AlternativesTop Remote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like AnyDesk

The best free alternative to AnyDesk is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TeamViewer or RustDesk. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to AnyDesk and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to AnyDesk are DWService, Parsec, TightVNC and UltraVNC.

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  1. TeamViewer icon

    TeamViewer

     3114 likes

    Remotely access and control any PC or server in seconds with secure encrypted connections, fast setup, file transfers, VoIP voice, webcam integration, multi-platform compatibility, and application selection, making support and collaboration seamless and efficient.

    76 TeamViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi
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    TeamViewer vs AnyDesk Comments
    Ollav Nhar
    Positive
    2

    Best tool for installing RustDesk on my remote computers remotely. Thanks for all the years and sorry, its not you, its me. I cannot take that licence nagging and subscription payments.

    Guest
    Positive
    -9

    TeamViewer just works. It's great!

    Daniel Pinto
    Positive
    -9

    Simple to use and does the job well. Great for teams working remotely.

    • TeamViewer is Free Personal and ProprietaryAnyDesk is also Free Personal and Proprietary
  2. RustDesk icon

    RustDesk

     304 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.

    144 RustDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    RustDesk vs AnyDesk Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    MartinO
    0

    It's as responsive as the paid products, and is open source.

    Top Negative Comment
    onomou
    4

    There may be some concerns about privacy (it uses public relay servers), open source (depends on closed-source Sciter) and how RustDesk disables some built-in security in Linux. See this discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/uurta8/comment/i9hguw6/

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    RustDesk allows only for local access (on the same network), while AnyDesk allows for remote access (over different networks), at least in it's personal user version.

    3 of 7 comments
    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • RustDesk is Privacy focusedAnyDesk is not according to our users
  4. Chrome Remote Desktop icon

    Chrome Remote Desktop

     399 likes

    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...

    118 Chrome Remote Desktop alternatives

    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 vs AnyDesk Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    I don't like chrome desktop because it has to run on top of chrome, so to me, it isn't the same, because it isn't a standalone program.

    • Chrome Remote Desktop is Free and ProprietaryAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    AnyViewer

    Remote desktop solution designed for IT support and remote work, featuring streaming protocols, minimal delay, multi-computer control, real-time chat, remote reboot and management tools, 256-bit encryption, GDPR compliance, two-f...

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  6. DWService icon

    DWService

     99 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.

    123 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 AnyDesk Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    AnyDesk has started nagging for large sums of money. This is not quite as smooth as AnyDesk, but good enough for my needs.

    Guest
    Positive
    3

    The client implementation is free software (as in freedom) and it has an excellent support service.

    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
  8. Parsec icon

    Parsec

     115 likes

    Securely access remote computers in low latency, 60 FPS, and HD. Play local multiplayer games, collaborate on work with multiple monitors, or use advanced tools and permissions for teams. Enjoy end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, and portable access, ad-free.

    43 Parsec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Computers tab - Your and friends' computers
     
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    Parsec vs AnyDesk Comments
    tvgoing1
    Negative
    -1

    Outdated and useless, no point in using this app when there are others with more features.

    • Parsec is Freemium and ProprietaryAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
  9. TightVNC icon

    TightVNC

     264 likes

    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.

    122 TightVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Access Control
     
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    TightVNC vs AnyDesk Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It's open-source while AnyDesk is not.

    • TightVNC is Free Personal and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
  10. UltraVNC icon

    UltraVNC

     279 likes

    Secure, free remote desktop access for Windows lets users control computers via LAN or internet, share screens, sync clipboards, transfer files, support IT helpdesks, provide remote demonstrations, and assist users without pre-installation using add-ons.

    117 UltraVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Server Property Page
     
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    UltraVNC vs AnyDesk Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's free software (free as freedom).

    • UltraVNC is Free and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
  11. TigerVNC icon

    TigerVNC

     83 likes

    TigerVNC is an advanced VNC implementation. It is based on the fourth generation of VNC. TigerVNC also includes features from the TightVNC and TurboVNC projects. This includes accelerated JPEG compression. TigerVNC supports the latest X.Org X server.

    80 TigerVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Viewer Interface
     
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    TigerVNC vs AnyDesk Comments
    Ian Dorfman
    Positive
    3

    Both AnyDesk and TigerVNC share the main function of connecting computers remotely via the Internet.

    • TigerVNC is Free and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
  12. HopToDesk icon

    HopToDesk

     34 likes

    HopToDesk is a free, open source remote desktop application for Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, Android, iOS, Chrome OS and Raspberry Pi, plus a browser-based web client for everything else. It provides remote control, screen sharing, file transfer and live chat between any two...

    25 HopToDesk alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    HopToDesk main window: your device ID and password, unattended access toggle, and recent sessions across Windows, Mac, Android and Linux devices.
     
  13. MeshCentral icon

    MeshCentral

     46 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.

    56 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 AnyDesk Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    This is a far more complete platform than any of the other remote applications out there, you can control every access, every part of it. It's an amazing software! Thanks to the Devs!

    • MeshCentral is Free and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
  14. Remotely icon

    Remotely

     29 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    List of remote hosts that can be controlled (unattended or attended).
     
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    X2Go

     72 likes

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

    50 X2Go alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    X2Go screenshot 1
     
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