pcAnywhere AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like pcAnywhere

pcAnywhere is described as 'The Symantec pcAnywhere Host and Remote Standard License software enables one computer to remotely control and access another computer, establishing a one-to-one connection. Both host and remote components can be installed together on the same computer or separately on different' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to pcAnywhere for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Linux and Android apps. The best pcAnywhere alternative is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try UltraVNC or NoMachine. Other great apps like pcAnywhere are AnyDesk, TightVNC, GoTo Resolve and RealVNC.

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  1. TeamViewer icon
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    TeamViewer

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    Connect remotely to PCs or servers securely in seconds. TeamViewer offers remote control with VoIP, webcam & app selection for efficient global teamwork. Maintain privacy with peer-to-peer connections. Ideal for support, collaboration, and accessible communication.

    47 TeamViewer alternatives
    TeamViewer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi
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    +9
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    Top TeamViewer Features

    1.  PC Remote access
    2.  Support for Remote Control
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Remote Reboot
    5.  Unattended Access
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Desktop Sharing
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Portable
    10.  User Session Recording
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    TeamViewer iconpcAnywhere Icon

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    • TeamViewer is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to pcAnywhere.

    • TeamViewer is the most popular free alternative to pcAnywhere.

    • TeamViewer is Free Personal and ProprietarypcAnywhere is Paid and Proprietary
  2. AnyDesk icon
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    AnyDesk

     419 likes
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    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.

    140 AnyDesk alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi
    Settings - Security
    Settings - Display
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    Settings - Recording

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Low Latency
    3.  No installation required
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Remote Support
    6.  Quick connection
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  Support for Aliases
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Portable
    AnyDesk iconpcAnywhere Icon

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  4. TightVNC icon
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    TightVNC

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    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.

    102 TightVNC alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Administration

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  VNC Viewer
    2.  Local Network Connection
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  VNC Support
    7.  Portable
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Integrated File Sharing
    TightVNC iconpcAnywhere Icon

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    • TightVNC is the most popular Open Source alternative to pcAnywhere.

    • TightVNC is Free Personal and Open SourcepcAnywhere is Paid and Proprietary
    • TightVNC is LightweightpcAnywhere is not according to our users
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  6. UltraVNC icon
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    UltraVNC

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    UltraVNC is easy to use and free software that can display the screen of another computer (via the Internet or a local network) on your own screen. The program allows you to use your mouse and keyboard to control the other computer remotely.

    97 UltraVNC alternatives
    Server Property Page

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    File Transfer
    Remote Desktop
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Freedom
    3.  VNC Server
    4.  Stores connection configs per PC
    5.  Integrated Chat
    6.  VNC Support
    7.  Integrated File Sharing
    8.  Remote Work
    9.  VNC Viewer
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  7. GoTo Resolve icon
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    GoTo Resolve

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    GoTo Resolve is an all-encompassing IT support software that integrates remote monitoring and management, remote access and support, ticketing, automation, and more into a single platform. It is designed to simplify IT management and support, offering a streamlined approach to...

    144 GoTo Resolve alternatives
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    License model

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    GoTo Resolve Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Integrated File Sharing
    GoTo Resolve screenshot 1
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    GoTo Resolve iconpcAnywhere Icon

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    • GoTo Resolve is the most popular Web-based alternative to pcAnywhere.

    • GoTo Resolve is the most popular commercial alternative to pcAnywhere.

    • GoTo Resolve is Paid and ProprietarypcAnywhere is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. NoMachine icon
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    NoMachine

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

    124 NoMachine alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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    +2
    NX client running on Linux (KDE)

    Top NoMachine Features

    1.  Remote Desktop Server
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Media Streaming
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Controller Support
    8.  Record desktop activity
    9.  Integrated File Sharing
    10.  VNC Support
    11.  X server
    12.  KVM over IP
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  10. RealVNC icon
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    RealVNC

     143 likes
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    Secure, cost-effective remote access and support for your computer, from your desktop or mobile device.

    112 RealVNC alternatives
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    License model

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
    RealVNC screenshot 1
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    RealVNC Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  VNC Viewer
    4.  VNC Support
    5.  SSH
    6.  VNC Server
    7.  Works behind firewalls
    RealVNC iconpcAnywhere Icon

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  11. UltraViewer icon
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    UltraViewer

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    Computer Remote Control/Access Support software. UltraViewer help you remote control your partner's computer to support them like you're next to their screen.

    132 UltraViewer alternatives
    UltraViewer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    UltraViewer Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Remote Support
    3.  Integrated Chat
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  PC Remote access
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Integrated File Sharing
    UltraViewer iconpcAnywhere Icon

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  12. TigerVNC icon
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    TigerVNC

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    TigerVNC is an advanced VNC implementation. It is based on the fourth generation of VNC. TigerVNC also includes features from the TightVNC and TurboVNC projects. This includes accelerated JPEG compression. TigerVNC supports the latest X.Org X server.

    72 TigerVNC alternatives
    Viewer Interface

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    TigerVNC Features

    1.  Raspberry Pi Development
    2.  Integrated File Sharing
    3.  VNC Support
    4.  VNC Viewer
    5.  VNC Server
    TigerVNC iconpcAnywhere Icon

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  13. Remote Utilities icon
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    Remote Utilities

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    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.

    109 Remote Utilities alternatives
    Viewer main window

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    Full Control mode
    File Transfer mode
    +2
    Remote execute

    Top Remote Utilities Features

    1.  RDP Functionality
    2. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Bypass Firewall
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Unattended Access
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Screen Sharing
    9.  Desktop Sharing
    10.  Portable
    11.  Attended access
    12.  Proxy support
    Remote Utilities iconpcAnywhere Icon

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    • Remote Utilities is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to pcAnywhere.

    • Remote Utilities is Freemium and ProprietarypcAnywhere is Paid and Proprietary
  14. join.me icon
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    join.me

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    Easy to start, easy to join and with no downloads for viewers, connecting for external presentations, sales demos, and ad hoc get-togethers means you get work done and get on with it.

    201 join.me alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Microsoft Office 365
    join.me screenshot 1
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    join.me Features

    1.  User Session Recording
    2.  Portable
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    5.  Secure File Sharing
    6.  Meeting
    7.  Video Conferencing
    join.me iconpcAnywhere Icon

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  15. Radmin icon
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    Radmin

     56 likes
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    Radmin (Remote Administrator) is the popular, award winning secure remote control software which enables you to work on a remote computer in real time as if you were using its own keyboard and mouse. You can remotely access the same computer from multiple places and use advanced...

    88 Radmin alternatives
    Radmin Server Tray Icon

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Radmin Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Remote Support
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  VNC Support
    Radmin Server General Options
    Remote Screen Menu
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