Microsoft Remote Desktop Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Microsoft Remote Desktop for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative 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 many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Microsoft Remote Desktop are LogMeIn Resolve, DWService, RealVNC and NoMachine.

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  1. Remote Utilities is a remote PC access program for connecting to a remote PC over LAN or via the Internet. The program is used by system administrators, home users and helpdesks for remotely managing PCs in their corporate or home network, or providing customer support.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Royal TSX icon
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    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.

    137 Royal TSX alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. Dayon! icon
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    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.

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
     
  4. HelpWire icon
     9 likes

    HelpWire is a user-friendly remote desktop service for quick IT assistance to home and business users. It provides on-demand support for Windows, macOS, and Linux devices, along with unattended access to Windows and macOS computers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Linux
     
  5. AnyViewer icon
     6 likes

    Remote desktop solution designed for IT support and remote work, featuring streaming protocols, minimal delay, multi-computer control, real-time chat, remote reboot and management tools, 256-bit encryption, GDPR compliance, two-factor authentication, and privacy options.

    27 AnyViewer alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. AeroAdmin icon
     27 likes

    Ready-to-use remote desktop tool requiring no installation, registration, or admin rights, with instant connection setup, encrypted sessions, firewall/NAT compatibility, flexible permission settings, file transfer, image optimization, and simple interface.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
     
  7. Apponfly icon
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    AppOnFly is a cloud-based remote desktop service that builds your customer base by empowering customers to trial or buy your app instantly, and then pay for it on a monthly basis.

    10 Apponfly alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. Pop.com icon
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    Blazing-fast screen sharing, multiplayer control, crystal-clear voice and high-quality video. Perfect for pair programming.

    105 Pop.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. Desktopable icon
     5 likes

    Free remote desktop control software. It's used for system administration and instant remote desktop connection over the Internet. Free remote access software Desktopable makes control of a remote PC very easy and intuitive.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Thincast Client turns your computer into a fully Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Client, making it easy to connect remotely to your company's infrastructure. Using the Remote Desktop (RD) WebAccess Client you gain easy access to and control of published virtual machines (with...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. imPcRemote icon
     15 likes

    imPcRemote is a remote support tool that enables instant, secure, and trouble-free connections between remote computers over the web.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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