Free AnyDesk Alternatives

The best free alternative to AnyDesk is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try RustDesk or Chrome Remote Desktop. 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.

AnyDesk alternatives are mainly Remote Desktop Tools but may also be Web Conferencing Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of AnyDesk.

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AnyDesk offers a fast, intuitive and security-focused way to connect to remote computers. With a bevy of features and...

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TeamViewer
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
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144 alternatives to TeamViewer
TeamViewer lets you establish a connection to any PC or server within just a few seconds. You can remote control the PC of your partner as if you were sitting right in front of it.
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TeamViewer Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsTeamViewer supports the use of multiple displays.
2. Unattended AccessTeamViewer can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
3. Screen SharingYou can use TeamViewer to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Desktop SharingTeamViewer enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
5. PortableTeamViewer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
6. Wi-Fi SharingTeamViewer can help you quickly share your Wi-Fi with your friends and colleagues.
PC Remote access
Support for Remote Control
Remote Reboot
Audio Calling
Web tool
No port forwarding required
Drag and Drop
Online Anonymity
Directory sync
Remote Printing
TeamViewer vs AnyDesk opinions
Some users think TeamViewer is a great alternative to AnyDesk, some don't.
DanielPinto
Simple to use and does the job well. Great for teams working remotely.
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Guest
TeamViewer just works. It's great!
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RustDesk
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
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F-Droid
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Android Tablet
113 alternatives to RustDesk
The open source alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk. Display and control your PC and Android devices from anywhere at anytime. Works out of the box, no configuration required. You have full control of your data, with no concerns about security.
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RustDesk Features
1. Unattended AccessRustDesk can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in RustDesk without registration.
3. End-to-End EncryptionRustDesk has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Screen SharingYou can use RustDesk to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
5. LightweightRustDesk consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Desktop SharingRustDesk enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
7. Ad-freeRustDesk doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. PortableRustDesk can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
9. Support for Multiple MonitorsRustDesk supports the use of multiple displays.
Low Latency
Stream audio
FOSS
Real time collaboration
RustDesk vs AnyDesk opinions
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onomou
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/
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Guest
it's really free, can have self hosted backend for ultra security, it's lightweight, have excellent video and audio quality, no registrations, it's very easy to use and understand, it's ultra reliable, starts automatically in every OS, it can be unattended by simply changing the password, you can rename you remote sessions for easy management, you can have you own ID, runs everywhere...
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Guest
Free, Open Source. Easy to run and use.
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Chrome Remote Desktop
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Free • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
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Chrome OS
Android Tablet
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Google Chrome
95 alternatives to Chrome Remote Desktop
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...
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Chrome Remote Desktop Features
Proxy support
Remote Support
Built-in terminal emulation
Integrated File Sharing
Save web page for offline use
Trust Level system
Chrome Remote Desktop vs AnyDesk opinions
Most users think Chrome Remote Desktop is a great alternative to AnyDesk.
Guest
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.
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DWService
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Freemium • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
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108 alternatives to DWService
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.
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DWService Features
1. Ad-freeDWService doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Unattended AccessDWService can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
3. Two-factor AuthenticationDWService supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
4. LightweightDWService consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Runs in browser
Multiplatform
Remote terminal
Remote File Access
Remote shell
Python-based
Port Forwarding
Remote monitoring
Resource management
Remote Support
DWService vs AnyDesk opinions
Almost everyone thinks DWService is a great alternative to AnyDesk.
Guest
AnyDesk has started nagging for large sums of money. This is not quite as smooth as AnyDesk, but good enough for my needs.
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Guest
The client implementation is free software (as in freedom) and it has an excellent support service.
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Parsec
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Freemium • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
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Android
Android Tablet
23 alternatives to Parsec
Parsec lets you join and control a computer remotely in low latency, 60 FPS and HD, as if you were in front of that computer.
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Parsec Features
1. MultiplayerParsec offers a game mode for more than one player.
2. LightweightParsec consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Support for Multiple MonitorsParsec supports the use of multiple displays.
4. Unattended AccessParsec can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
5. Ad-freeParsec doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Desktop SharingParsec enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
7. End-to-End EncryptionParsec has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
8. PortableParsec can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
9. Two-factor AuthenticationParsec supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
Game Streaming
Low Latency
Gamepad Mapper
HEVC
Stream audio
Cloud Gaming
VPS Hosting
Scalable
Parsec vs AnyDesk opinions
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tvgoing1
Outdated and useless, no point in using this app when there are others with more features.
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TightVNC
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Free Personal • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Windows
102 alternatives to TightVNC
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.
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TightVNC Features
1. LightweightTightVNC consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Works OfflineTightVNC can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in TightVNC without registration.
4. PortableTightVNC can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Two-factor AuthenticationTightVNC supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
VNC Viewer
Local Network Connection
Integrated File Sharing
VNC Support
TightVNC vs AnyDesk opinions
Most users think TightVNC is a great alternative to AnyDesk.
Guest
It's open-source while AnyDesk is not.
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UltraVNC
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Windows
93 alternatives to UltraVNC
UltraVNC is easy to use and free software that can display the screen of another computer (via the Internet or a local network) on your own screen. The program allows you to use your mouse and keyboard to control the other computer remotely.
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UltraVNC Features
1. LightweightUltraVNC consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. PortableUltraVNC can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Freedom
VNC Server
Stores connection configs per PC
Integrated Chat
VNC Support
Integrated File Sharing
Remote Work
VNC Viewer
UltraVNC vs AnyDesk opinions
Most users think UltraVNC is a great alternative to AnyDesk.
Guest
It's free software (free as freedom).
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NoMachine
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Freemium • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
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121 alternatives to NoMachine
NoMachine NX is an enterprise-class solution for secure remote access, desktop virtualization, and hosted desktop deployment built around the self-designed and self-developed NX suite of components. Thanks to its outstanding compression, session resilience and resource...
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NoMachine Features
1. Ad-freeNoMachine doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in NoMachine without registration.
3. Desktop SharingNoMachine enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
4. Controller SupportNoMachine supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
Remote Desktop Server
Low Latency
Media Streaming
Integrated File Sharing
VNC Support
Record desktop activity
KVM over IP
X server
RDP
Clustering
X2Go
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
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44 alternatives to X2Go
X2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses the NX technology protocol.
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X2Go Features
1. Desktop SharingX2Go enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
Low bandwidth usage
Multi Platform
Selective folder sharing
SSH
X server
Support all desktops
Printer sharing
Stream audio
XFCE support
Kde support
MeshCentral
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
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Self-Hosted
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Node.JS
npm
44 alternatives to MeshCentral
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.
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MeshCentral Features
1. Unattended AccessMeshCentral can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
2. Support for Multiple MonitorsMeshCentral supports the use of multiple displays.
3. Two-factor AuthenticationMeshCentral supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
4. Screen SharingYou can use MeshCentral to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
5. Wake on LANMeshCentral can switch on your offline remote computers through the local network from anywhere.
6. Desktop SharingMeshCentral enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
No port forwarding required
Remote File Access
Remote Reboot
Remote Desktop Server
Remote Management
Remote terminal
Ssh tunnel
WebRTC
Self-hosted
Support for Remote Control
MeshCentral vs AnyDesk opinions
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Guest
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!
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