rdesktop AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like rdesktop

rdesktop has been discontinued. Similar apps include AnyDesk, which is free for personal use. Other options are Remmina, Chrome Remote Desktop, mRemoteNG and TightVNC. Remote Desktop Tools like rdesktop are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone.

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  1. AnyDesk icon

    AnyDesk

     449 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.

    174 AnyDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Flathub
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    • European Union flagEU
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  2. Remmina icon

    Remmina

     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.

    167 Remmina alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • European Union flagEU
    Remmina screenshot 1
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  4. Chrome Remote Desktop icon

    Chrome Remote Desktop

     399 likes

    Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for remote access to your applications...

    124 Chrome Remote Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • US flagUnited States
    Chrome Remote Desktop screenshot 1
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    Zoho Assist

    Support customers on a remote computer easily through web-based, on-demand remote support sessions. Set up unattended remote access and manage remote PCs, laptops, mobile devices, and servers effortlessly.

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  6. mRemoteNG icon

    mRemoteNG

     231 likes

    Manage remote connections efficiently with this open-source tool, featuring a tabbed interface supporting RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, HTTP, and more protocols, without any ads.

    113 mRemoteNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Config Connections
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  7. TightVNC icon

    TightVNC

     265 likes

    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.

    125 TightVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • RU flagRussia
    Access Control
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  9. Bananas Screen Sharing icon

    Bananas Screen Sharing

     26 likes

    Bananas offers a cross-platform, peer-to-peer screen-sharing service without needing an account or server infrastructure. It uses WebRTC for secure connections, lets users collaborate with multiple cursors, and features a unique connection URL. Privacy is ensured as no data is stored.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Global
    Bananas Screen Sharing screenshot 1
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  10. UltraVNC icon

    UltraVNC

     280 likes

    Secure, free remote desktop access for Windows lets users control computers via LAN or internet, share screens, sync clipboards, transfer files, support IT helpdesks, provide remote demonstrations, and assist users without pre-installation using add-ons.

    120 UltraVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU
    Server Property Page
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  11. LogMeIn Resolve icon

    LogMeIn Resolve

     502 likes

    Offers endpoint management with remote control, IT tools integrating remote monitoring, management, access, support, ticketing, and automation. Mobile Device Management manages apps, security, and devices across systems.

    158 LogMeIn Resolve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    LogMeIn Resolve screenshot 1
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  12. RealVNC icon

    RealVNC

     146 likes

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

    135 RealVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    RealVNC screenshot 1
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  13. FreeRDP icon

    FreeRDP

     21 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.

    88 FreeRDP alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
    • Global
    FreeRDP screenshot 1
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  14. Radmin icon

    Radmin

     58 likes

    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...

    101 Radmin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • RU flagRussia
    Radmin Server Tray Icon
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  15. Vinagre icon

    Vinagre

     36 likes

    A VNC/SSH Client for the GNOME Desktop

    • You can connect to several machines at the same time with tabs
    • You can keep track of your most used connections with favorites
    • You can keep track of your recently used connections through GtkRecent
    • You can browse your network f.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Vinagre connected to a windows machine
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