Open Source Parsec AlternativesTop Remote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like Parsec

The best open source alternative to Parsec is RustDesk. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Parsec and 13 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Parsec are Moonlight Game Streaming, Remmina, Remotely and Sunshine - Game streaming host.

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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.

    139 RustDesk alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
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  2. Moonlight allows you to stream your collection of games from your GameStream-compatible PC to any supported device and play them remotely. Moonlight is perfect for gameplay on the go without sacrificing the graphics quality of your gaming computer.

    14 Moonlight Game Streaming alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HP webOS
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Tizen OS
    • F-Droid
    • Xbox
     
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  3. 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.

    150 Remmina alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. 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.

    130 Remotely alternatives

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    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Sunshine is a self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight. Offering low latency, cloud gaming server capabilities with support for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs for hardware encoding. Software encoding is also available.

    11 Sunshine - Game streaming host alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
     
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  6. FreeRDP icon
     18 likes

    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.

    83 FreeRDP alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
     
  7. Nestri icon
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    Nestri is an open-source, self-hosted Geforce Now alternative with Stadia's social features. Built and shaped by our gaming community.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Remote Desktop P2P based. Portable, No configuration or installation needed, communicate your endpoint to the peer, and vice versa, press connect and enjoy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. OpenNOW icon
     1 like

    Open-source desktop client for GeForce NOW offering cross-platform support on Windows, macOS, and Linux, game browsing, library management, detailed stream controls, diagnostics overlays displaying real-time stats, built-in screenshots and recording, privacy-focused local storage, and no telemetry.

    10 OpenNOW alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10.  5 likes

    Screensy is a simple peer-to-peer screen sharing solution.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. Remote-desktop client designed for the GNOME platform. Access virtual machines and other external screens.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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