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

The best open source alternative to AnyDesk is RustDesk. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to AnyDesk and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to AnyDesk are DWService, TightVNC, UltraVNC and TigerVNC.

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  1. RustDesk icon

    RustDesk

     278 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.

    130 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
    Guest
    2

    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...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • RustDesk is Privacy focusedAnyDesk 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 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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    3

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
  4. TightVNC icon

    TightVNC

     261 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.

    112 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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • TightVNC is Free Personal and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
  5. UltraVNC icon

    UltraVNC

     276 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.

    107 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).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • UltraVNC is Free and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
  6. TigerVNC icon

    TigerVNC

     81 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.

    77 TigerVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

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    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
  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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    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!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • MeshCentral is Free and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
  9. HopToDesk icon

    HopToDesk

     28 likes

    HopToDesk is a Remote Desktop Software that focuses on privacy and security. Allowing users to connect and control any device from anywhere. HopToDesk with its frictionless application is perfect for enterprises with work-from-home employees or the personal user who wants to...

    21 HopToDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    HopToDesk screenshot 1
     
  10. 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).
     
  11. 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
     
  12. FreeRDP icon

    FreeRDP

     17 likes

    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.

    78 FreeRDP alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
    FreeRDP screenshot 1
     
  13. Xrdp icon

    Xrdp

     18 likes

    xrdp provides a graphical login to remote machines using Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). xrdp accepts connections from a variety of RDP clients:

    95 Xrdp alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  14. 1Remote icon

    1Remote

     5 likes

    1Remote (previously PRemoteM) is a modern personal remote session manager and launcher. It is a single place to manage all your remote sessions supporting a number of different protocols.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    1Remote screenshot 1
     
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