DeskShare AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like DeskShare

DeskShare is described as 'With DeskShare, you will show the others your screen or view their desktop. Live via Internet, on demand' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the remote work & education category. There are more than 25 alternatives to DeskShare for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best DeskShare 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 DeskShare are TightVNC, UltraVNC, DWService and NoMachine.

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  1. TeamViewer icon

    TeamViewer

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    Remotely access and control any PC or server in seconds with secure encrypted connections, fast setup, file transfers, VoIP voice, webcam integration, multi-platform compatibility, and application selection, making support and collaboration seamless and efficient.

    59 TeamViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi
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    • TeamViewer is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to DeskShare.

    • TeamViewer is the most popular free alternative to DeskShare.

    • TeamViewer is Free Personal and ProprietaryDeskShare is Paid and Proprietary
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    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.

    129 RustDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    • RustDesk is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to DeskShare.

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

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceDeskShare is Paid and Proprietary
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDeskShare is not according to our users
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    Remmina

     226 likes
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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    UltraViewer

    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 suppor...

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  6. 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.

    111 TightVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Access Control
     
  7. UltraVNC icon

    UltraVNC

     276 likes
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    Secure, free remote desktop access for Windows lets users control computers via LAN or internet, share screens, sync clipboards, transfer files, support IT helpdesks, provide remote demonstrations, and assist users without pre-installation using add-ons.

    106 UltraVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Server Property Page
     
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    DWService

     98 likes
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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.

    117 DWService alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    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
     
  10. NoMachine icon

    NoMachine

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

    132 NoMachine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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  11. RealVNC icon

    RealVNC

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

    119 RealVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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    • RealVNC is the most popular commercial alternative to DeskShare.

    • RealVNC is Paid and ProprietaryDeskShare is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Remotely

     28 likes
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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.

    127 Remotely alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

    UltraViewer

     45 likes
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    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.

    141 UltraViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    UltraViewer screenshot 1
     
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    Remote Utilities

     40 likes
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    Remote Utilities is a remote PC access program for connecting to a remote PC over LAN or via the Internet. The program is used by system administrators, home users and helpdesks for remotely managing PCs in their corporate or home network, or providing customer support.

    114 Remote Utilities alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    Viewer main window
     
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    Xrdp

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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