Remote Desktop Connection AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Remote Desktop Tools

The best Remote Desktop alternative to Remote Desktop Connection is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try RustDesk or Remmina. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Remote Desktop Connection and loads of them are Remote Desktop Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Remote Desktop Tool alternatives to Remote Desktop Connection are AnyDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop, mRemoteNG and TightVNC.

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Remote Desktop Connection is a technology that allows you to sit at a computer (sometimes called the client computer) and connect to a remote computer (sometimes called the host computer) in a different location.

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Remote Desktop Connection alternatives page was last updated Jul 28, 2024
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  1. TeamViewer icon

    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.

    51 TeamViewer alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    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.  Desktop Sharing
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Portable
    10.  User Session Recording
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Wi-Fi Sharing

    TeamViewer VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
    Comments about TeamViewer as an Alternative to Remote Desktop Connection
    Guest
    Negative •Aug 6, 2022
    0

    You're not opening a session with teamviewer

    MsFlutter
    Negative •Jul 28, 2024
    0

    works fine as long as you don't use it often; If you use it too often they decide that you're a company and force you to pay company-level prices

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    • Most users think TeamViewer is a great Remote Desktop Connection alternative.

    • TeamViewer is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Remote Desktop Connection.

    • TeamViewer is the most popular free alternative to Remote Desktop Connection.

    • TeamViewer is Free Personal and ProprietaryRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
  2. RustDesk icon

    RustDesk

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    Provides secure, cross-platform remote access and file sharing with no registration needed. Offers end-to-end encryption, self-hosting, multi-monitor support, screen sharing, and portable use, all with a lightweight, ad-free interface.

    123 RustDesk alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Stream audio
    9.  Portable
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    12.  Real time collaboration

    RustDesk VS Remote Desktop Connection

     

    • RustDesk is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Remote Desktop Connection.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Open Source alternative to Remote Desktop Connection.

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedRemote Desktop Connection is not according to our users
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    AnyDesk

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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.

    141 AnyDesk alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi
    • iPad
    AnyDesk screenshot 1

    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 VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
    Comments about AnyDesk as an Alternative to Remote Desktop Connection
    arikalbukrek
    Positive •Apr 16, 2020
    0

    Very nice app you don't need to be a Champion in Computers. I have connected my mac to nuc+proxpox+windows 10

    Guest
    Positive •Nov 18, 2020
    0

    Easier interface, or user friendly IMO. Once you get into the many options and settings though I can see it being overwhelming. What sold it for me was the Cross-Platform Unattended access option, allowing me to operate of control any device in my network. Only drawbacks for myself would be issues with connecting to a ChromeOS device (Chromebook), as well as increased lazyness.

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    • Most users think AnyDesk is a great Remote Desktop Connection alternative.

    • AnyDesk is Free Personal and ProprietaryRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
    • AnyDesk is LightweightRemote Desktop Connection is not according to our users
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  6. Remmina icon

    Remmina

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    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.

    140 Remmina alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Remmina screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Scalable

    Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  SSH
    3.  VNC Support
    4.  Support for Multiple protocols
    5.  Fullscreen support
    6.  RDP Functionality
    7.  Tabbed interface
    8.  Multiple Servers
    9.  User Session Recording
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Desktop Sharing
    12.  Native translations

    Remmina VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
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    Harvey Williams
    Positive •Jul 25, 2022
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    I've been using Remote Desktop Connection (Manager) for years as a Windows user. Remmina seems like the most popular alternative for Linux, and honestly, it works. The interface isn't quite as simple as it seems to support a lot more, but I had it up and running in a couple of minutes.

    pavanvo
    Positive •May 24, 2022
    0

    I like Remmina as an alternative to Remote Desktop Connection because it's free software and have all the features what I need

    Guest
    Positive •Nov 3, 2017
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    #1 FREE! I use it in Linux to connect to Windows servers for a couple reasons. I also have the commercial version of TeamViewer. (But TV only see one person/user/login) Remmina I can login as another remote user, SET MY SCREEN RES!!! That is the most important thing when logging in on a small high res screen. Windows removed scaling. :(

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    • Almost everyone thinks Remmina is a great Remote Desktop Connection alternative.

    • Remmina is Free and Open SourceRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
  7. Chrome Remote Desktop icon

    Chrome Remote Desktop

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    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...

    101 Chrome Remote Desktop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    Chrome Remote Desktop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  Proxy support
    3.  Built-in terminal emulation
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  Trust Level system
    9.  Save web page for offline use

    Chrome Remote Desktop VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
    Comments about Chrome Remote Desktop as an Alternative to Remote Desktop Connection
    Guest
    Positive •Jan 13, 2018
    -1

    It is dazzling fast, and super easy to setup, compared to any other alternative I've tried.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Chrome Remote Desktop is a great Remote Desktop Connection alternative.

    • Chrome Remote Desktop is Free and ProprietaryRemote Desktop Connection is also Free and Proprietary
    • Chrome Remote Desktop is LightweightRemote Desktop Connection is not according to our users
  8. mRemoteNG icon

    mRemoteNG

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    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.

    81 mRemoteNG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Config Connections

    Top mRemoteNG 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.  Ad-free
    9.  Connect via RDP
    10.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    11.  Supports SSL Certificates
    12.  VNC Support

    mRemoteNG VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  10. TightVNC icon

    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.

    106 TightVNC alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Access Control

    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 VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  11. UltraVNC icon

    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.

    101 UltraVNC alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Server Property Page

    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

    UltraVNC VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
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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.

    113 DWService alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    It allows you to fully control the remote system by displaying its screen and allowing cursor control and keyboard input

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Runs in browser
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Remote terminal
    5.  Remote File Access
    6.  Remote shell
    7.  Unattended Access
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    10.  Remote Management
    11.  Remote Support
    12.  Port Forwarding

    DWService VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
    Comments about DWService as an Alternative to Remote Desktop Connection
    Guest
    Positive •Jul 15, 2020
    0

    Very convenient on th ego remote access to any desktop

    Guest
    Positive •Oct 20, 2019
    0

    quick simple interface and relatively easy to set up best of all it's open source and free.

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    • Almost everyone thinks DWService is a great Remote Desktop Connection alternative.

    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourceRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
    • DWService is LightweightRemote Desktop Connection is not according to our users
  13. LogMeIn Resolve icon

    LogMeIn Resolve

     502 likes
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    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.

    145 LogMeIn Resolve alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    LogMeIn Resolve screenshot 1

    LogMeIn Resolve Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Integrated File Sharing

    LogMeIn Resolve VS Remote Desktop Connection

     

    • Most users think LogMeIn Resolve is a great Remote Desktop Connection alternative.

    • LogMeIn Resolve is the most popular Web-based alternative to Remote Desktop Connection.

    • LogMeIn Resolve is the most popular commercial alternative to Remote Desktop Connection.

    • LogMeIn Resolve is Paid and ProprietaryRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
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