Remmina AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like Remmina

Remmina is described as 'Remote desktop client written in GTK. Remmina primarily targets system administrators and travelers that need to work with computers remotely in front of either large monitors or tiny netbooks' and is a very popular Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Remmina for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Remmina alternative is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try RustDesk or mRemoteNG. Other great apps like Remmina are Parsec, Termux, TightVNC and DWService.

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Remmina is a remote desktop client written in GTK. Remmina primarily targets system administrators and travelers that need to work with computers remotely in front of either large monitors or tiny netbooks.

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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.

    46 TeamViewer alternatives
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    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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    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.  Audio Calling
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Portable
    11.  User Session Recording
    12.  Dark Mode
    13.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    14.  No port forwarding required
    15.  Web tool
    16.  Drag and Drop
    17.  Remote Printing
    18.  Online Anonymity
    19.  Directory sync
    20.  Free API
    21.  Network Access Translation
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    Guest

    Fast, secure, no firewall/routing configuration, free for personal use.

    Top positive comment •Oct 22, 2017
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    Guest

    TeamViewer requires that it be installed on both computers for access

    Top negative comment •Oct 3, 2018
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    mailad34

    Teamviewer connects to other TV hosted computers. Remmina is a CLIENT not a server like TV is. Remmina supports SSH tunneling as well for RDP connections. TV doesn't. TV connects to TV. Remmina connects to VNC, RDP etc.

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    • This alternative is disputed. TeamViewer is a legitimate Remmina alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

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

    • TeamViewer is the most popular free alternative to Remmina.

    • TeamViewer is Free Personal and ProprietaryRemmina is Free and Open Source
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    RustDesk

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    The open source alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk. Display and control your PC and Android devices from anywhere at anytime. Works out of the box, no configuration required. You have full control of your data, with no concerns about security.

    119 RustDesk alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Main window
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    File transfer window

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Low Latency
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Desktop Sharing
    6.  Stream audio
    7.  Portable
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    10.  Real time collaboration
    11.  Wake on LAN
    12.  Two-factor Authentication
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    mailad34

    Rustdesk is like Teamviewer, both are nothing like Remmina is. RD/TV are servers as well. Remmina is purely a CLIENT connection manager.

    Negative comment •Nov 20, 2024
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    • Most users think RustDesk is a great Remmina alternative.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Remmina.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Open Source alternative to Remmina.

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceRemmina is Free and Open Source
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedRemmina is not according to our users
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    mRemoteNG

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    mRemoteNG is a fork of mRemote , an open source, tabbed, multi-protocol, remote connections manager.

    75 mRemoteNG alternatives
    Config Connections

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  SSH
    3.  RDP Functionality
    4.  Tabbed interface
    5.  Tree view
    6.  Support for Multiple protocols
    7.  Built-in SSH client
    8.  Connect via RDP
    9.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    10.  Supports SSL Certificates
    11.  VNC Support
    12.  VNC Viewer
    13.  Linux Management
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    Parsec

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    Parsec lets you join and control a computer remotely in low latency, 60 FPS and HD, as if you were in front of that computer.

    31 Parsec alternatives
    Computers tab - Your and friends' computers

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Low Latency
    2.  Game Streaming
    3.  Gamepad Mapping
    4.  HEVC
    5.  Stream audio
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Fast speed
    8.  Multiplayer
    9.  Cloud Gaming
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  Screen Sharing
    12.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    13.  HD images
    14.  Record HD screen
    15.  End-to-End Encryption
    16.  Portable
    17.  Unattended Access
    18.  VPS Hosting
    19.  Scalable
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    Parsec is awesome for viewing WINDOWS machines, but there is no native way to view and control Linux boxes at this time. Remmina allows control of both Windows and linux systems through various protocols.

    Negative comment •Apr 12, 2023
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    • Parsec is Freemium and ProprietaryRemmina is Free and Open Source
    • Parsec is Lightweight and MultiplayerRemmina is not according to our users
  7. Termux icon
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    Termux

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    Ready to go. Termux works directly with no rooting or setup required. At first start a minimal base system is installed automatically - you decide what to do next.

    97 Termux alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • zsh
    • Bash

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Integrated into iOS
    4.  MD5 signature
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  8. 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.

    100 TightVNC alternatives
    Access Control

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Administration

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  VNC Viewer
    2.  Local Network Connection
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  VNC Support
    5.  Portable
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Integrated File Sharing
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  10. DWService icon
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    DWService

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    DWService is a half (only the client/agent) open source project which offers a service that allows access to remote systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry...) using a standard web browser - without any component required on the client side.

    109 DWService alternatives
    It allows you to fully control the remote system by displaying its screen and allowing cursor control and keyboard input

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    It allows you to fully access the file system of the remote system
    It allows you to monitor the status of the remote system
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    It allows you to start a terminal session on the remote system.

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Runs in browser
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Remote terminal
    4.  Remote File Access
    5.  Remote shell
    6.  Unattended Access
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    9.  Remote Management
    10.  Remote Support
    11.  Port Forwarding
    12.  Python-based
    13.  Resource management
    14.  Remote monitoring
    15.  Resource monitoring
    16.  Proxy support
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    Guest

    Web Interface... Very Very good!

    Positive comment •Jan 23, 2020
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    • Most users think DWService is a great Remmina alternative.

    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourceRemmina is Free and Open Source
    • DWService is LightweightRemmina is not according to our users
  11. 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.

    95 UltraVNC alternatives
    Server Property Page

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    File Transfer
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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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    Guest

    It has multiple possibilities to secure the transmission.

    Positive comment •Oct 22, 2017
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    • Some users think UltraVNC is a great Remmina alternative, some don't.

    • UltraVNC is Free and Open SourceRemmina is also Free and Open Source
    • UltraVNC is LightweightRemmina is not according to our users
  12. 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.

    123 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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    NX client running on Linux (KDE)

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Remote Desktop Server
    2.  Low Latency
    3.  Media Streaming
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  Record desktop activity
    6.  Integrated File Sharing
    7.  Controller Support
    8.  VNC Support
    9.  X server
    10.  KVM over IP
    11.  SSH
    12.  Clustering
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  13. X2Go icon
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    X2Go

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    X2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses the NX technology protocol.

    43 X2Go alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    X2Go screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Multi Platform
    2.  Low bandwidth usage
    3.  Desktop Sharing
    4.  SSH
    5.  Selective folder sharing
    6.  X server
    7.  XFCE support
    8.  Kde support
    9.  Support all desktops
    10.  Printer sharing
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  14. MeshCentral icon
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    MeshCentral

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    This is a full computer management web site. With MeshCentral, you can run your own web server to remotely manage and control computers on a local network or anywhere on the internet.

    44 MeshCentral alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Node.JS
    • npm
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    +5
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    Top MeshCentral Features

    1.  No port forwarding required
    2.  Remote File Access
    3.  Remote Reboot
    4.  Unattended Access
    5.  Remote Desktop Server
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  Remote terminal
    9.  Self-hosted
    10.  Remote Management
    11.  Screen Sharing
    12.  Desktop Sharing
    13.  Wake on LAN
    14.  Ssh tunnel
    15.  Support for Remote Control
    16.  Remote Support
    17.  WebRTC
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    Termius

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    Termius is more than a mere SSH client – it’s a complete command-line solution that’s redefining remote access for sysadmins and network engineers. Securely access Linux or IoT devices and quickly fix issues from the comfort of your couch via laptop or phone.

    49 Termius alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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    +9
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    Top Termius Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Mosh client
    3.  Keychain
    4.  Port Forwarding
    5.  Unix-like
    6.  SSH
    7.  User Session Recording
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  FTP Server Migration
    10.  Server Monitoring
    11.  Secure Copy (SCP)
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