Distant Desktop AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like Distant Desktop

Distant Desktop is described as 'The free remote desktop software for business and personal use. Access and manage remote computers from anywhere in the world' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Distant Desktop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Distant Desktop alternative is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try RustDesk or Remmina. Other great apps like Distant Desktop are AnyDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop, TightVNC and UltraVNC.

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Distant Desktop alternatives page was last updated Jun 29, 2023
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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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    • TeamViewer is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Distant Desktop.

    • TeamViewer is the most popular free alternative to Distant Desktop.

    • TeamViewer is Free Personal and ProprietaryDistant Desktop is Free and Proprietary
  2. RustDesk icon
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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 VS Distant Desktop

    Is RustDesk a good alternative to Distant Desktop?
     

    • RustDesk is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Distant Desktop.

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

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceDistant Desktop is Free and Proprietary
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDistant 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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    AnyDesk

    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...

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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
    Remmina screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Remmina screenshot 1
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    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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  7. 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
    Chrome Remote Desktop screenshot 1
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    Chrome Remote Desktop screenshot 3

    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
    Chrome Remote Desktop iconDistant Desktop Icon

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  8. 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
    Access Control

    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
    TightVNC iconDistant Desktop Icon

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  10. 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
    +1
    UltraVNC screenshot 3

    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
    UltraVNC iconDistant Desktop Icon

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  11. 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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  12. GoTo Resolve icon
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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
    GoTo Resolve screenshot 1
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    +2
    GoTo Resolve screenshot 3
    GoTo Resolve iconDistant Desktop Icon

    GoTo Resolve VS Distant Desktop

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    • GoTo Resolve is the most popular Web-based alternative to Distant Desktop.

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

    • GoTo Resolve is Paid and ProprietaryDistant Desktop is Free and Proprietary
  13. NoMachine icon
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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
    NoMachine screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
    NoMachine screenshot 1
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    +2
    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
    NoMachine iconDistant Desktop Icon

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  14. 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
    RealVNC screenshot 2
    +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
    RealVNC iconDistant Desktop Icon

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  15. Remotely icon
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    Remotely

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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.

    117 Remotely alternatives
    List of remote hosts that can be controlled (unattended or attended).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Remotely Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  Runs in browser
    4.  Low Latency
    Remote control of terminal.
    Scheduling scripts run.
    +1
    Attended access.
    Remotely iconDistant Desktop Icon

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