Open Source DameWare Alternatives for Linux

DameWare is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best open source Linux alternative is RustDesk. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to DameWare and 12 are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to DameWare are Remmina, Bananas Screen Sharing, Remotely and Vinagre.

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  1. RustDesk icon
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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.

    130 RustDesk alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Remmina icon
     227 likes

    Open source remote desktop client for Linux and BSD supporting RDP, VNC, SPICE, and more, aimed at sysadmins and travelers needing remote access with features like scrollable high-res desktops and organized connection management.

    144 Remmina alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. Bananas offers a cross-platform, peer-to-peer screen-sharing service without needing an account or server infrastructure. It uses WebRTC for secure connections, lets users collaborate with multiple cursors, and features a unique connection URL. Privacy is ensured as no data is stored.

    55 Bananas Screen Sharing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Remotely icon
     28 likes

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

    127 Remotely alternatives

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Vinagre icon
     36 likes

    A VNC/SSH Client for the GNOME Desktop

    • You can connect to several machines at the same time with tabs
    • You can keep track of your most used connections with favorites
    • You can keep track of your recently used connections through GtkRecent
    • You can browse your network f.

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
     
  6. FreeRDP icon
     17 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.

    78 FreeRDP alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
     
  7. Dayon! icon
     10 likes

    A user-friendly, open-source, cross-platform solution, that allows controlling of remote computers. It can be used as an alternative to various commercial remote desktop and assistance products.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
     
  8. Xrdp icon
     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:

    95 Xrdp alternatives

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    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  9. Connections icon
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    Connections allows you to connect to and use other desktops. This can be a great way to access content or software on a different desktop operating system. It can also be used as a way to provide support to users who might need help.

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
  10. rdesktop icon
     24 likes

    rdesktop is an open source client for Windows Terminal Services, capable of natively speaking Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in order to present the users Windows desktop. Supported servers include Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows...

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  11. Remote-desktop client designed for the GNOME platform. Access virtual machines and other external screens.

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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