KRDC AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like KRDC

Apps similar to KRDC include TeamViewer, which is free for personal use. Other options are Remmina, TightVNC, RealVNC and Astropad Workbench. Remote Desktop Tools like KRDC are a crowded field, with more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone.

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  1. TeamViewer icon
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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.

    86 TeamViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Chocolatey
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  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.

    163 Remmina alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  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.

    124 TightVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. RealVNC icon
     146 likes

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

    132 RealVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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  5. FreeRDP icon
     20 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.

    87 FreeRDP alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
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  6. 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.
    84 Vinagre alternatives

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    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. Royal TSX icon
     41 likes

    Royal TS provides easy and secure access to your remote systems

    Unlock the power to remotely manage your systems on multiple platforms!

    Royal TS is the perfect tool for server admins, system engineers, developers and IT focused information workers who constantly need to access.

    156 Royal TSX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. screego icon
     12 likes

    For developers, screen sharing shouldn’t be optimized for low bandwidth or presenting some slides. It should be high definition, that you still can read the tiny font of your colleague. No more, “wait a minute, the stream isn’t updating”.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
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  9. Xshell icon
     42 likes

    Xshell is a powerful SSH1, SSH2, SFTP, TELNET, RLOGIN and SERIAL terminal emulator for Windows platforms. It allows users to gain access to Unix/Linux hosts easily and securely on a Windows workstation.

    77 Xshell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Xshell screenshot 1
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  10. DeskVNC icon
     3 likes

    Native VNC, RDP and SSH client. Pure-Rust protocol cores, Tauri 2. One host library for all three, plus an MCP control plane so an AI agent can drive remote desktops with human takeover.

    52 DeskVNC alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Rust
    • US flagUnited States
    DeskVNC screenshot 1
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  11. 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.

    146 Connections alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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