Microsoft Remote Desktop Alternatives

Microsoft Remote Desktop is described as 'Use Microsoft Remote Desktop for Android to connect to a remote PC or virtual apps and desktops made available by your admin. With Microsoft Remote Desktop, you can be productive no matter where you are' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Remote Desktop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Microsoft Remote Desktop alternative is TightVNC. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TightVNC or Bananas Screen Sharing. Other great apps like Microsoft Remote Desktop are LogMeIn Resolve, DWService, RealVNC and NoMachine.

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  1. Pop.com icon
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    Blazing-fast screen sharing, multiplayer control, crystal-clear voice and high-quality video. Perfect for pair programming.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  2. Desktopable icon
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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Screens icon
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    Screens is a VNC client for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac OS X that allows you to remotely connect to your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. 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...

    138 Thincast Client alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. imPcRemote icon
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    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
     
  6. AMMYY Admin icon
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    Ammyy Admin is a highly reliable and very friendly tool for remote computer access. You can provide remote assistance, remote administration or remote teaching for your clients, employees and friends regardless of their location.

    87 AMMYY Admin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Screenleap icon
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    Screen share instantly for free using Screenleap. Screenleap makes it really easy to share your computer screen. You can share your screen with as many people as you like with no downloads, account setup, or cost required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Gmail
     
  8. iTeleport VNC icon
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    iTeleport is a magical app that lets you access your computer from anywhere in the world.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. Connect to any PC or server right from your web browser. Choose the mode: full remote desktop control by RDP, desktop sharing just like VNC or transfer files with a FTP connection.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
     
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    Thinfinity Remote Desktop Workstation vs Microsoft Remote Desktop Comments
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    Web-based client enabling RDP access and also desktop sharing (like VNC).

    • Thinfinity Remote Desktop Workstation is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Remote Desktop is Free and Proprietary
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    Screensy is a simple peer-to-peer screen sharing solution.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. Combines secure remote desktop access, fast performance, file transfers, session management, cross-platform support, audit trails, browser access, and easy agent deployment for IT teams, enabling efficient remote support and cross-device productivity on any network.

    69 Splashtop Business Access alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  12. AweSun is a powerful, all-in-one remote desktop software designed for both IT professionals and gamers. It offers a seamless cross-platform experience (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS) with banking-level encryption.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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