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 MeshCentral.

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AnyDesk offers a fast, intuitive and security-focused way to connect to remote computers. With a bevy of features and lightweight design that works across multiple desktop and mobile platforms, it's powerful enough for...

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  1. RustDesk icon

    RustDesk

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    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.

    123 RustDesk alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Stream audio
    9.  Portable
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    12.  Real time collaboration

    RustDesk VS AnyDesk

     
    Comments about RustDesk as an Alternative to AnyDesk
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Nov 11, 2022
    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...

    Top Negative Comment
    onomou
    Jan 11, 2023
    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/

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    Guest
    Positive •Dec 18, 2024
    0

    Similar interface and functionality. I'm looking for the Tunneling option and yes: it is available.

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    • Almost everyone thinks RustDesk is a great AnyDesk alternative.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to AnyDesk.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Open Source alternative to AnyDesk.

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAnyDesk is not according to our users
  2. DWService icon

    DWService

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    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.

    113 DWService alternatives

    License model

    • 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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Runs in browser
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Remote terminal
    5.  Remote File Access
    6.  Remote shell
    7.  Unattended Access
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    10.  Remote Management
    11.  Remote Support
    12.  Port Forwarding

    DWService VS AnyDesk

     
    Comments about DWService as an Alternative to AnyDesk
    Guest
    Positive •Oct 25, 2022
    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 •Mar 29, 2020
    3

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

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    • Almost everyone thinks DWService is a great AnyDesk alternative.

    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • DWService is LightweightAnyDesk is not according to our users
  4. TightVNC icon

    TightVNC

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    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.

    106 TightVNC alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Access Control

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  VNC Viewer
    2.  Local Network Connection
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  VNC Support
    7.  Portable
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Integrated File Sharing

    TightVNC VS AnyDesk

     
    Comments about TightVNC as an Alternative to AnyDesk
    Guest
    Positive •Jun 2, 2020
    1

    It's open-source while AnyDesk is not.

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    • Almost everyone thinks TightVNC is a great AnyDesk alternative.

    • TightVNC is Free Personal and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • TightVNC is LightweightAnyDesk is not according to our users
  5. UltraVNC icon

    UltraVNC

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    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.

    101 UltraVNC alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Server Property Page

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Freedom
    3.  VNC Server
    4.  Stores connection configs per PC
    5.  Integrated Chat
    6.  VNC Support
    7.  Integrated File Sharing
    8.  Remote Work
    9.  VNC Viewer

    UltraVNC VS AnyDesk

     
    Comments about UltraVNC as an Alternative to AnyDesk
    Guest
    Positive •Jun 13, 2019
    0

    It's free software (free as freedom).

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    • Most users think UltraVNC is a great AnyDesk alternative.

    • UltraVNC is Free and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • UltraVNC is LightweightAnyDesk is not according to our users
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    MeshCentral

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    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.

    48 MeshCentral alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Node.JS
    • npm
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    Top MeshCentral Features

    1.  No port forwarding required
    2.  Remote File Access
    3.  Remote Reboot
    4.  Unattended Access
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    7.  Remote Desktop Server
    8.  Self-hosted
    9.  Remote Management
    10.  Screen Sharing
    11.  Desktop Sharing
    12.  Wake on LAN

    MeshCentral VS AnyDesk

     
    Comments about MeshCentral as an Alternative to AnyDesk
    Guest
    Positive •Nov 8, 2021
    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!

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    • Almost everyone thinks MeshCentral is a great AnyDesk alternative.

    • MeshCentral is Free and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
  7. TigerVNC icon

    TigerVNC

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    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.

    74 TigerVNC alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Viewer Interface

    TigerVNC Features

    1.  Raspberry Pi Development
    2.  Integrated File Sharing
    3.  VNC Support
    4.  VNC Viewer
    5.  VNC Server

    TigerVNC VS AnyDesk

     
    Comments about TigerVNC as an Alternative to AnyDesk
    Ian Dorfman
    Positive •Apr 5, 2020
    3

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

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    TigerVNC icon

    • Most users think TigerVNC is a great AnyDesk alternative.

    • TigerVNC is Free and Open SourceAnyDesk is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    Remotely

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

    122 Remotely alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Remotely Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  Runs in browser
    4.  Low Latency

    Remotely VS AnyDesk

     
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    X2Go

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

    46 X2Go alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    X2Go screenshot 1

    Top X2Go Features

    1.  Multi Platform
    2.  Low bandwidth usage
    3.  Desktop Sharing
    4.  SSH
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Selective folder sharing
    7.  X server
    8.  XFCE support
    9.  Kde support
    10.  Support all desktops
    11.  Printer sharing

    X2Go VS AnyDesk

     
  11. HopToDesk icon

    HopToDesk

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    HopToDesk screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No installation required
    5.  Screen Sharing
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  User Session Recording
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12.  Wake on LAN

    HopToDesk VS AnyDesk

     
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