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

The best open source alternative to MeshCentral is RustDesk. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to MeshCentral and 18 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to MeshCentral are Remmina, Apache Guacamole, Remotely and X2Go.

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  1. 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.

    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 MeshCentral.

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

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceMeshCentral is Free and Open Source
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMeshCentral 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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  5. Remotely icon

    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).
     
  6. 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.

    47 X2Go alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  7. FreeRDP icon

    FreeRDP

     17 likes
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    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.

    78 FreeRDP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
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  9. Tactical RMM icon

    Tactical RMM

     2 likes
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    Tactical RMM is a remote monitoring & management tool for Windows computers, built with Django, Vue and Golang. It uses an agent written in Golang and integrates with MeshCentral.

    28 Tactical RMM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. NetLock RMM icon

    NetLock RMM

     1 like
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    NetLock RMM is a fully-featured source-available RMM for self-hosting or managed in the NetLock Cloud. With support for multiple clients, multiple languages and even more powerful features such as a antivirus management system.

    20 NetLock RMM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Device details
     
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    Connections

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    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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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  12. opsi.org icon

    opsi.org

     6 likes
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    opsi is an Client Management System for Windows and Linux clients based on Linux servers.

    18 opsi.org alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. OpenUEM icon

    OpenUEM

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    OpenUEM is an open-source unified endpoint manager which keeps an inventory of your IT assets reported by agents installed on your endpoints. OpenUEM is a self-hosted solution.

    9 OpenUEM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Dashboard
     
  14. OpenRPort icon

    OpenRPort

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    This a repo in an effort to continue an opensource version of original cloudradar-monitoring rport. We are working to bring back all the component to opensource. Some documentation might be inconsistent but will still be usable.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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