Remote Buddy AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like Remote Buddy

Remote Buddy is described as 'The most powerful remote control solution for the Mac®. Control more than 100 applications, virtual keyboard and mouse, presentations, media center software and important system settings right from your iPhone, iPod® Touch, your Apple® Remote or one of the many' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Remote Buddy for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows apps. The best Remote Buddy alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Remote Buddy are Unified Remote, Stats, iStat Menus and Valent.

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Remote Buddy alternatives page was last updated May 17, 2025
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  1. KDE Connect icon

    KDE Connect

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    Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.

    73 KDE Connect alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    KDE Connect screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Share Clipboard
    2.  Remote media control
    3.  Send & Receive SMS
    4.  Real-time sync
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Large File Transfer
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Remote File Access
    9.  Battery level report
    10.  Live Push Notifications
    11.  Remote music control
    12.  No Tracking

    KDE Connect VS Remote Buddy

     

    • KDE Connect is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Remote Buddy.

    • KDE Connect is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Remote Buddy.

    • KDE Connect is Free and Open SourceRemote Buddy is Paid and Proprietary
    • KDE Connect is Privacy focusedRemote Buddy is not according to our users
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    Unified Remote

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    Unified Remote is an app that lets you control your entire computer from your mobile device. In short, it turns your device into a WiFi or Bluetooth remote control for all the programs on your computer. It is easily the most feature-filled Mobile-PC remote available.

    35 Unified Remote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Unified Remote VS Remote Buddy

     
  4. Stats icon

    Stats

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    Simple macOS system monitor in your menu bar.

    73 Stats alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Stats screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Hardware Monitoring
    2.  Sits in the MenuBar
    3.  Temperature Monitoring
    4.  CPU temperature
    5.  Fan Speed
    6.  Status menu widgets
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode

    Stats VS Remote Buddy

     
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    iStat Menus

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    iStat is a series of system monitor apps. It's available in different versions: iStat Menus, iStat for iOS and iStat Server as a companion application to the iStat for iOS app that lets you remotely monitor your computers (free for Windows and Mac).

    73 iStat Menus alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    iStat Menus screenshot 1

    iStat Menus Features

    1.  Hardware Monitoring
    2.  Sits in the MenuBar
    3.  Real-time monitoring
    4.  Graphs
    5.  Fan Speed
    6.  Sits in the System Tray
    7.  CPU Monitoring
    8.  Remote monitoring

    iStat Menus VS Remote Buddy

     
    Comments about iStat Menus as an Alternative to Remote Buddy
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    Negative Dec 1, 2017
    5

    not even close to being similar

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    • iStat Menus is the most popular commercial alternative to Remote Buddy.

    • iStat Menus is Paid and ProprietaryRemote Buddy is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. Valent icon

    Valent

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    Securely connect your devices to open files and links where you need them, get notifications when you need them, stay in control of your media and more.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect
    Valent screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Live Push Notifications
    9.  Gtk
    10.  Share Clipboard
    11.  Remote File Access
    12.  Integrated File Sharing

    Valent VS Remote Buddy

     
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    MacMobility

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    Unlock the power of personalized control with MacMobility, the app that brings the functionality of a remote control right to your device.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    MacMobility screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Custom shortcuts
    6.  Support for Remote Control
    7.  Shortcuts Integration

    MacMobility VS Remote Buddy

     
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    EventGhost

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    EventGhost is an advanced, easy to use and extensible automation tool for MS Windows. It can use different input devices like infrared or wireless remote controls to trigger macros, that on their part control a computer and its attached hardware.

    20 EventGhost alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window with log and action tree
    Discontinued

    The official website is unavailable, and the last version was released in 2016.

    EventGhost Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Macro Recording
    3.  Key rebinding

    EventGhost VS Remote Buddy

     
  10. Cliqer icon

    Cliqer

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    Cliqer is a software for remote control of online presentations, compatible with PowerPoint, vMix, Google Slides, and other presentation programs. It allows you to control slides during webinars or presentations from anywhere.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    Cliqer screenshot 1

    Cliqer Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Digital Laser Pointer
    3.  Timer

    Cliqer VS Remote Buddy

     
  11. Monect icon

    Monect

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    Make the best use of sensors on smart device to control PC, simulate steering wheel, game-pad, touch-pad, Remote Desktop, file sharing, control PPT and more.

    28 Monect alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Monect screenshot 1

    Monect Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Support for DLNA
    3.  Auto-installer

    Monect VS Remote Buddy

     
  12. UniPad icon

    UniPad

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    UniPad is a Universal Mousepad for the Mac. Please install the companion app (also called UniPad) on the Mac.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    UniPad screenshot 1

    UniPad VS Remote Buddy

     
  13. Pulseway icon

    Pulseway

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    Pulseway offers a full IT stack of software and services to help you look after all your IT needs. All simple to use, integrated into one platform.

    35 Pulseway alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Pulseway screenshot 1

    Pulseway Features

    1.  Remote monitoring
    2.  Remote Management
    3.  Cloud based
    4.  Third-party patching
    5.  Software Auditing
    6.  Hardware Monitoring
    7.  Patch Management
    8.  Computer monitoring
    9.  PC monitoring

    Pulseway VS Remote Buddy

     
  14. RunCat icon

    RunCat

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    Creatures living in your menubar.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    RunCat screenshot 1

    RunCat Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    RunCat VS Remote Buddy

     
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