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

     306 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.

    146 RustDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    RustDesk screenshot 1
     
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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
  2. 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
  4. 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.

    121 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
  5. 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.

    116 UltraVNC alternatives

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    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
  7. 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
  8. 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

    Cost / License

    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.
     
  9. 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.

    55 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
  10. 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).
     
  11. X2Go icon

    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
     
  12. FreeRDP icon

    FreeRDP

     19 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.

    85 FreeRDP alternatives

    Cost / License

    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:

    100 Xrdp alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  14. AFK Remote icon

    AFK Remote

     2 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Mac
    • iPad
    AFK Remote screenshot 1
     
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