rdesktop Alternatives

rdesktop is described as 'Open source client for Windows Terminal Services, capable of natively speaking Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in order to present the users Windows desktop. Supported servers include Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to rdesktop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best rdesktop alternative is AnyDesk. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Remmina or Chrome Remote Desktop. Other great apps like rdesktop are TightVNC, mRemoteNG, UltraVNC and Bananas Screen Sharing.

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rdesktop is an open source client for Windows Terminal Services, capable of natively speaking Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)...

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rdesktop alternatives page was last updated Mar 26, 2025
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  1. Net Meeting icon

    Net Meeting

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    Net Meeting provides a free solution for web conferencing, audio and video conferencing. Share your full screen with colleagues from around the globe. It enables you to invite attendees from inside and outside and monitor all meeting activities.

    152 Net Meeting alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Net Meeting Features

    1.  Meeting
    2.  Browser-based

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  2. FixMe.IT icon

    FixMe.IT

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    FixMe provides IT professionals from businesses of all sizes with an easy-to-use, reliable and cost-effective solution that allows to deliver both on-demand and unattended remote support to customers located anywhere in the world. Starting at $25/month, a single FixMe.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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    FixMe.IT Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Drag and Drop
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Remote Support
    6.  White-labeled
    7.  Remote Reboot
    8.  Concurrent work
    9.  Integrated Chat

    FixMe.IT VS rdesktop

     
  4. JollysFastVNC icon

    JollysFastVNC

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    JollysFastVNC is a secure ARD and VNC client. It’s aim is to be the best and most secure VNC client on the Mac. TUAW actually thinks it already has reached this goal.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    JollysFastVNC Features

    1.  VNC Support

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    AnyDesk

    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...

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  6. GoToMyPC icon

    GoToMyPC

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    GoToMyPC is a remote control software service that enables the user to operate their computer from another computer, over the Internet.

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    GoToMyPC Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Integrated File Sharing
    3.  AES Encryption
    4.  Remote Printing
    5.  Encrypted Connection

    GoToMyPC VS rdesktop

     
  7. RapidSupport icon

    RapidSupport

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    RapidSupport allows you to effortlessly support your clients no matter where they are located! It works through most firewalls and routers without any special configuration to remote control your client's PC.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    RapidSupport Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  Remote Support
    3.  VNC Support

    RapidSupport VS rdesktop

     
  8. mRemoteNC icon

    mRemoteNC

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    mRemoteNC is the next stage of mRemote development. mRemote is a full-featured, multi-tab remote connections manager.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    Looking at the project page, on github, it hasn't been updated since 2016.

    mRemoteNC VS rdesktop

     
  10. Rabbit Remote Control icon

    Rabbit Remote Control

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    Rabbit remote control is an open-source, cross-platform, multi-protocol remote control software.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Remote Support
    5.  VNC Viewer
    6.  RDP
    7.  Telnet client
    8.  VNC Support
    9.  SSH
    10.  Support for Remote Control

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  11. Oko Szefa

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    Oko Szefa is a program for a remote, discreet company computers check.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Oko Szefa Features

    1.  Employee Time Tracking

    Oko Szefa VS rdesktop

     
  12. Hidden Administrator icon

    Hidden Administrator

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    How often did your friends ask you to help them because they did not have enough skills in using a PC? And how long did you have to configure their software by phone, tell them what to do and how to do it?

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 4.1, released in December 2011, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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  13. RemoteApp Tool icon

    RemoteApp Tool

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    RemoteApp is a Microsoft technology that allows you to seamlessly use an application that is running on another computer.

    4 RemoteApp Tool alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    RemoteApp Tool Features

    1.  Remote App Creation
    2.  Remote App
    3.  RDP

    RemoteApp Tool VS rdesktop

     
  14. Field Monitor icon

    Field Monitor

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    Remote-desktop client designed for the GNOME platform. Access virtual machines and other external screens.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Field Monitor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Remote Support
    5.  VNC Support
    6.  VNC Viewer
    7.  RDP

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  15. RemoteCall icon

    RemoteCall

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    RemoteCall is a cloud based remote support solution bridging the agents and clients. Support client PCs, multiple displays, Windows, Mac and Linux as SaaS service or in-house server solution. Best solution for IT professionals.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    RemoteCall Features

    1.  Remote Support

    RemoteCall VS rdesktop

     
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