Free Apple Remote Desktop Alternatives

The best free alternative to Apple Remote Desktop is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TeamViewer or RustDesk. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Apple Remote Desktop and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Apple Remote Desktop are Remmina, Chrome Remote Desktop, mRemoteNG and TightVNC.

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  1. Screen Sharing is a VNC client by Apple Inc. included as part of Mac OS X v10.5. It allows remote observance or control of any Macintosh machine on the local network that has Screen Sharing activated. It may also be used over the Internet via iChat.

    78 Apple Screen Sharing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    A Wayland Native VNC Client.

    53 wlvncc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
     
  3. Pop.com icon
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    Blazing-fast screen sharing, multiplayer control, crystal-clear voice and high-quality video. Perfect for pair programming.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    A VNC server for DRM/KMS capable GNU/Linux devices.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
    • X11
     
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    This is a VNC server for wlroots-based Wayland compositors. It attaches to a running Wayland session, creates virtual input devices, and exposes a single display via the RFB protocol. The Wayland session may be a headless one, so it is also possible to run wayvnc without a...

    56 wayvnc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (ISC)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
     
  6. Remote Ripple icon
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    Remote Ripple is a versatile VNC Viewer for seamless access to remote desktops from any device, offering both personal and commercial use for free.

    16 Remote Ripple alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
     
  7. Remote Desktop P2P based. Portable, No configuration or installation needed, communicate your endpoint to the peer, and vice versa, press connect and enjoy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Desktopable icon
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    Free remote desktop control software. It's used for system administration and instant remote desktop connection over the Internet. Free remote access software Desktopable makes control of a remote PC very easy and intuitive.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Thincast Client turns your computer into a fully Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Client, making it easy to connect remotely to your company's infrastructure. Using the Remote Desktop (RD) WebAccess Client you gain easy access to and control of published virtual machines (with...

    138 Thincast Client alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Chicken icon
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    Chicken is a VNC client for Mac OS X. A VNC client allows remote access to another computer over the network. Chicken is based on Chicken of the VNC.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. DesktopAssist icon
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    DesktopAssist is a remote access software, enables you to remotely access and securely control your's or your client's desktop. Is simple, fast and is free for personal use.

    101 DesktopAssist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. MSP360 Remote Desktop is a software for remote control and desktop sharing. The solution is designed to quickly and securely access and control a remote desktop or server computer over the Internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
     
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