Open Source GoToMyPC AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like GoToMyPC

The best open source alternative to GoToMyPC is RustDesk. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to GoToMyPC and 15 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to GoToMyPC are Remmina, TightVNC, DWService and TigerVNC.

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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.

    133 RustDesk alternatives

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    Platforms

    • 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.

    148 Remmina alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. TightVNC icon
     264 likes

    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.

    114 TightVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. DWService icon
     99 likes

    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.

    119 DWService alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  5. TigerVNC icon
     82 likes

    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.

    78 TigerVNC alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  6. 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.

    129 Remotely alternatives

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    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. AFK Remote icon
     1 like

    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
     
  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:

    97 Xrdp alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  9. Connections icon
     3 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
  10. Aspia icon
     16 likes

    Aspia is a free and open source application for remote computer management.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. 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...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  12. Remote Desktop P2P based. Portable, No configuration or installation needed, communicate your endpoint to the peer, and vice versa, press connect and enjoy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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