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
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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.

    134 RustDesk alternatives

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    • 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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. Remotely icon
     29 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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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. X2Go icon
     72 likes

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

    49 X2Go alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

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

    79 FreeRDP alternatives

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    Platforms

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

    29 Tactical RMM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. NetLock RMM icon
     1 like

    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.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Connections icon
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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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
  9. opsi.org icon
     6 likes

    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
     
  10. OpenUEM icon
     1 like

    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.

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. OpenRPort icon
     Like

    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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