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.
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Open Source Microsoft Remote Desktop AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like Microsoft Remote Desktop
The best open source alternative to Microsoft Remote Desktop is TightVNC. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TightVNC or Bananas Screen Sharing. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Remote Desktop and 13 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Microsoft Remote Desktop are DWService, Remotely, X2Go and Dayon!.
Alternatives list
- 112 TightVNC alternatives
56 Bananas Screen Sharing alternativesBananas offers a cross-platform, peer-to-peer screen-sharing service without needing an account or server infrastructure. It uses WebRTC for secure connections, lets users collaborate with multiple cursors, and features a unique connection URL. Privacy is ensured as no data is stored.
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108 UltraVNC alternativesSecure, free remote desktop access for Windows lets users control computers via LAN or internet, share screens, sync clipboards, transfer files, support IT helpdesks, provide remote demonstrations, and assist users without pre-installation using add-ons.
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117 DWService alternativesDWService 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.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Open Source
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Raspberry Pi
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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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
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47 X2Go alternativesX2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses the NX technology protocol.
A user-friendly, open-source, cross-platform solution, that allows controlling of remote computers. It can be used as an alternative to various commercial remote desktop and assistance products.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
- Snapcraft
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.
29 TurboVNC alternativesTurboVNC is a derivative of VNC (Virtual Network Computing) that is tuned to provide peak performance for 3D and video workloads.
WifiMouse is an Android app designed and created by Logan Krumbhaar, a programmer living in Pennsylvania.
The app allows you to use your phone as a remote control for your computer.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (CC0-1.0)
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
WifiMouse vs Microsoft Remote Desktop Comments
- WifiMouse is Free and Open Source
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (BSD-3-Clause)
Platforms
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It's a mouse app instead of an RDP solution