Parsec AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Remote Desktop Tools

The best Remote Desktop alternative to Parsec is RustDesk, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Parsec and many of them are Remote Desktop Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Remote Desktop Tool alternatives to Parsec are TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Moonlight Game Streaming and Remmina.

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  1. RustDesk icon
     329 likes

    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.

    170 RustDesk alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
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  2. TeamViewer icon
     3125 likes

    Remotely access and control any PC or server in seconds with secure encrypted connections, fast setup, file transfers, VoIP voice, webcam integration, multi-platform compatibility, and application selection, making support and collaboration seamless and efficient.

    104 TeamViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Chocolatey
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  3. AnyDesk icon
     451 likes

    Efficient app for secure remote access and file transfers across desktop and mobile devices. It's small, fast, and ideal for both enterprise and personal use, compatible with systems like macOS, Windows, and Linux, and offers features like session recording and custom branding.

    190 AnyDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  4. 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.

    17 Moonlight Game Streaming alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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  5. Remmina icon
     228 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.

    173 Remmina alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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  6. NoMachine icon
     120 likes

    Access remote computers easily with enterprise-class speed and features supporting any content including audio and video.

    152 NoMachine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Raspberry Pi
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  7. Extend your Steam gaming experience to your mobile device, TV, VR headset or PC, also works for non-gaming stuff like controlling the desktop.

    14 Steam Link / Steam Remote Play alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Steam
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
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  8. 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.

    12 Sunshine - Game streaming host alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
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  9. FreeRDP icon
     22 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.

    90 FreeRDP alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Debian
    • Ubuntu
    • openSUSE
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Fedora
    • Flathub
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  10. Remotely icon
     30 likes

    Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency.

    136 Remotely alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. Shadow PC icon
     15 likes

    Experience high-performance computing on your device with Shadow, transforming it into a Windows machine for gaming, work, and creativity, accessible from anywhere.

    20 Shadow PC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple TV
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  12. Access and control your Mac from anywhere. Modern remote desktop for Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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