Apple Remote Desktop AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Remote Desktop Tools

The best Remote Desktop alternative to Apple Remote Desktop 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 50 alternatives to Apple Remote Desktop and loads of them are Remote Desktop Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Remote Desktop Tool alternatives to Apple Remote Desktop are AnyDesk, Remmina, mRemoteNG and TightVNC.

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Apple Remote Desktop is basically the Apple version of Windows Remote Desktop. It's the way to use RDP host from a Mac.

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  1. TeamViewer icon
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    TeamViewer

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    Connect remotely to PCs or servers securely in seconds. TeamViewer offers remote control with VoIP, webcam & app selection for efficient global teamwork. Maintain privacy with peer-to-peer connections. Ideal for support, collaboration, and accessible communication.

    46 TeamViewer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi
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    Top TeamViewer Features

    1.  PC Remote access
    2.  Support for Remote Control
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Remote Reboot
    5.  Unattended Access
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Audio Calling
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Portable
    11.  User Session Recording
    12.  Dark Mode
    13.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    14.  No port forwarding required
    15.  Web tool
    16.  Drag and Drop
    17.  Remote Printing
    18.  Online Anonymity
    19.  Directory sync
    20.  Free API
    21.  Network Access Translation
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    • Some users think TeamViewer is a great Apple Remote Desktop alternative, some don't.

    • TeamViewer is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Apple Remote Desktop.

    • TeamViewer is the most popular free alternative to Apple Remote Desktop.

    • TeamViewer is Free Personal and ProprietaryApple Remote Desktop is Paid and Proprietary
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    RustDesk

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    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.

    119 RustDesk alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Main window
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    File transfer window

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Low Latency
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Desktop Sharing
    6.  Stream audio
    7.  Portable
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    10.  Real time collaboration
    11.  Wake on LAN
    12.  Two-factor Authentication
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    • RustDesk is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Apple Remote Desktop.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Open Source alternative to Apple Remote Desktop.

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceApple Remote Desktop is Paid and Proprietary
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedApple Remote Desktop is not according to our users
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    AnyDesk

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    Efficient app for secure remote access and file transfers across desktop and mobile devices. It's small, fast, and ideal for both enterprise and personal use, compatible with systems like macOS, Windows, and Linux, and offers features like session recording and custom branding.

    139 AnyDesk alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi
    Settings - Security
    Settings - Display
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    Settings - Recording

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Low Latency
    3.  No installation required
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Remote Support
    6.  Quick connection
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  Support for Aliases
    9.  Record desktop activity
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Portable
    12.  Bidirectional sync
    13.  Low bandwidth usage
    14.  Desktop Sharing
    15.  Real time collaboration
    16.  Remote Printing
    17.  Voice messages
    18.  Multiple languages
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    GoTo Resolve is an all-encompassing IT support software that integrates remote monitoring and management, remote access and support, ticketing, automation, and more into a single platform. It is designed to simplify IT management...

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  6. Chrome Remote Desktop icon
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    Chrome Remote Desktop

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    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...

    96 Chrome Remote Desktop alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  Proxy support
    3.  Built-in terminal emulation
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Desktop Sharing
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Trust Level system
    8.  Save web page for offline use
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  7. Remmina icon
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    Remmina

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    Remmina is a remote desktop client written in GTK. Remmina primarily targets system administrators and travelers that need to work with computers remotely in front of either large monitors or tiny netbooks.

    134 Remmina alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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    +1
    Remmina screenshot 3

    Top Remmina Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  SSH
    3.  VNC Support
    4.  Support for Multiple protocols
    5.  Fullscreen support
    6.  RDP Functionality
    7.  Tabbed interface
    8.  Multiple Servers
    9.  User Session Recording
    10.  Desktop Sharing
    11.  Native translations
    12.  Scalable
    13.  Group management
    14.  HTTP Web seeding
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  8. mRemoteNG icon
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    mRemoteNG

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    mRemoteNG is a fork of mRemote , an open source, tabbed, multi-protocol, remote connections manager.

    75 mRemoteNG alternatives
    Config Connections

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  SSH
    3.  RDP Functionality
    4.  Tabbed interface
    5.  Tree view
    6.  Support for Multiple protocols
    7.  Built-in SSH client
    8.  Connect via RDP
    9.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    10.  Supports SSL Certificates
    11.  VNC Support
    12.  VNC Viewer
    13.  Linux Management
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  10. TightVNC icon
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    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.

    100 TightVNC alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Administration

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  VNC Viewer
    2.  Local Network Connection
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  VNC Support
    5.  Portable
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Integrated File Sharing
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  11. UltraVNC icon
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    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.

    95 UltraVNC alternatives
    Server Property Page

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    File Transfer
    Remote Desktop
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    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
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  12. DWService icon
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    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.

    109 DWService alternatives
    It allows you to fully control the remote system by displaying its screen and allowing cursor control and keyboard input

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    It allows you to fully access the file system of the remote system
    It allows you to monitor the status of the remote system
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    It allows you to start a terminal session on the remote system.

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Runs in browser
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Remote terminal
    4.  Remote File Access
    5.  Remote shell
    6.  Unattended Access
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    9.  Remote Management
    10.  Remote Support
    11.  Port Forwarding
    12.  Python-based
    13.  Resource management
    14.  Remote monitoring
    15.  Resource monitoring
    16.  Proxy support
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    GoTo Resolve

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    GoTo Resolve is an all-encompassing IT support software that integrates remote monitoring and management, remote access and support, ticketing, automation, and more into a single platform. It is designed to simplify IT management and support, offering a streamlined approach to...

    142 GoTo Resolve alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    GoTo Resolve Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Integrated File Sharing
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    +2
    GoTo Resolve screenshot 3
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    • GoTo Resolve is the most popular Web-based alternative to Apple Remote Desktop.

    • GoTo Resolve is the most popular commercial alternative to Apple Remote Desktop.

    • GoTo Resolve is Paid and ProprietaryApple Remote Desktop is also Paid and Proprietary
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    NoMachine

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    Access remote computers easily with enterprise-class speed and features supporting any content including audio and video.

    123 NoMachine alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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    NX client running on Linux (KDE)

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Remote Desktop Server
    2.  Low Latency
    3.  Media Streaming
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  Record desktop activity
    6.  Integrated File Sharing
    7.  Controller Support
    8.  VNC Support
    9.  X server
    10.  KVM over IP
    11.  SSH
    12.  Clustering
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  15. RealVNC icon
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    RealVNC

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    Secure, cost-effective remote access and support for your computer, from your desktop or mobile device.

    110 RealVNC alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
    RealVNC screenshot 1
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    +4
    RealVNC screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  VNC Viewer
    3.  VNC Support
    4.  SSH
    5.  VNC Server
    6.  Works behind firewalls
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