FastX AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like FastX

FastX is described as 'The leading X Windows solution for a remote Linux desktop. Affordable, even cheap. Free demo download' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to FastX for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best FastX 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 FastX are AnyDesk, TightVNC, UltraVNC and DWService.

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FastX alternatives page was last updated Jun 7, 2021
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  1. TeamViewer icon

    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.

    51 TeamViewer alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi
    TeamViewer screenshot 1

    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.  Desktop Sharing
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Portable
    10.  User Session Recording
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Wi-Fi Sharing

    TeamViewer VS FastX

     

    • TeamViewer is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to FastX.

    • TeamViewer is the most popular free alternative to FastX.

    • TeamViewer is Free Personal and ProprietaryFastX is Paid and Proprietary
  2. RustDesk icon

    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.

    123 RustDesk alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    RustDesk screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Stream audio
    9.  Portable
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    12.  Real time collaboration

    RustDesk VS FastX

     

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

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

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceFastX is Paid and Proprietary
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFastX is not according to our users
  4. AnyDesk icon

    AnyDesk

     426 likes
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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.

    141 AnyDesk alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi
    • iPad
    AnyDesk screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    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.  No registration required
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Portable

    AnyDesk VS FastX

     
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  6. Remmina icon

    Remmina

     221 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.

    140 Remmina alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Remmina screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Scalable

    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.  Ad-free
    11.  Desktop Sharing
    12.  Native translations

    Remmina VS FastX

     
  7. TightVNC icon

    TightVNC

     259 likes
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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.

    106 TightVNC alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Access Control

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  VNC Viewer
    2.  Local Network Connection
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  VNC Support
    7.  Portable
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Integrated File Sharing

    TightVNC VS FastX

     
  8. UltraVNC icon

    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.

    101 UltraVNC alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Server Property Page

    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 VS FastX

     
  10. DWService icon

    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.

    113 DWService alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Runs in browser
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Remote terminal
    5.  Remote File Access
    6.  Remote shell
    7.  Unattended Access
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    10.  Remote Management
    11.  Remote Support
    12.  Port Forwarding

    DWService VS FastX

     
  11. LogMeIn Resolve icon

    LogMeIn Resolve

     502 likes
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    Offers endpoint management with remote control, IT tools integrating remote monitoring, management, access, support, ticketing, and automation. Mobile Device Management manages apps, security, and devices across systems.

    145 LogMeIn Resolve alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    LogMeIn Resolve screenshot 1

    LogMeIn Resolve Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Integrated File Sharing

    LogMeIn Resolve VS FastX

     

    • LogMeIn Resolve is the most popular Web-based alternative to FastX.

    • LogMeIn Resolve is the most popular commercial alternative to FastX.

    • LogMeIn Resolve is Paid and ProprietaryFastX is also Paid and Proprietary
  12. NoMachine icon

    NoMachine

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

    128 NoMachine alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • LU flagLuxembourg
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
    NoMachine screenshot 1

    Top NoMachine Features

    1.  Remote Desktop Server
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Media Streaming
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Controller Support
    8.  Record desktop activity
    9.  Integrated File Sharing
    10.  VNC Support
    11.  X server
    12.  KVM over IP

    NoMachine VS FastX

     
  13. RealVNC icon

    RealVNC

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

    114 RealVNC alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
    RealVNC screenshot 1

    RealVNC Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  VNC Viewer
    4.  VNC Support
    5.  SSH
    6.  VNC Server
    7.  Works behind firewalls

    RealVNC VS FastX

     
  14. X2Go icon

    X2Go

     72 likes
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    X2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses the NX technology protocol.

    46 X2Go alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    X2Go screenshot 1

    Top X2Go Features

    1.  Multi Platform
    2.  Low bandwidth usage
    3.  Desktop Sharing
    4.  SSH
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Selective folder sharing
    7.  X server
    8.  XFCE support
    9.  Kde support
    10.  Support all desktops
    11.  Printer sharing

    X2Go VS FastX

     
  15. Remotely icon

    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.

    122 Remotely alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Remotely Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  Runs in browser
    4.  Low Latency

    Remotely VS FastX

     
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