Chrome Remote Desktop Alternatives

Chrome Remote Desktop is described as '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' and is a very popular Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Chrome Remote Desktop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Chrome Remote Desktop alternative is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TeamViewer or RustDesk. Other great apps like Chrome Remote Desktop are Remmina, TightVNC, mRemoteNG and Bananas Screen Sharing.

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

    128 RealVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  2. TigerVNC icon
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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.

    80 TigerVNC alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  3. Sharry.live icon
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    Browser-based tool enabling instant, end-to-end encrypted screen sharing with a shareable link, requiring no downloads, installs, or accounts. Sessions use peer-to-peer WebRTC connections, store nothing on servers, and support multiple privacy-focused participants.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Deskreen icon
     36 likes

    Enables any device with a browser to act as a second screen for computers, featuring secure end-to-end encrypted streaming, entire screen or app sharing, multi-device connections, cross-platform support, advanced video quality controls, and easy WiFi setup.

    23 Deskreen alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Remotely icon
     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

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. X2Go icon
     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
     
  7. Kasm Workspaces icon
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    Kasm Workspaces is a container streaming platform for delivering browser, desktop and application workloads to the web browser.

    29 Kasm Workspaces alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  8. UltraViewer icon
     46 likes

    Remote control and support tool for Windows offering screen monitoring, chat, and file transfer, allowing users to assist clients, share files, manage multiple sessions, while partners oversee and manage permissions during support.

    149 UltraViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. FreeRDP icon
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    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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
     
  10. Access and control your Mac from anywhere. Modern remote desktop for Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. Jump Desktop icon
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    Jump Desktop is a remote desktop client that lets you securely connect to other computers. Connect to as many computers as you want. Monitor all sessions at once with Live Preview. Filter computers by keyword or connection details using live search.

    75 Jump Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  12. AFK Remote icon
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    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
     
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