Free Remote Desktop Connection AlternativesTop Remote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like Remote Desktop Connection

The best free alternative to Remote Desktop Connection is RustDesk, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Remote Desktop Connection and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Remote Desktop Connection are AnyDesk, Remmina, Chrome Remote Desktop and mRemoteNG.

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  1. RustDesk icon
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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.

    130 RustDesk alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
    • RustDesk is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Remote Desktop Connection.

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

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

    149 AnyDesk alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • 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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    Comments about AnyDesk as an Alternative to Remote Desktop Connection
    arikalbukrek
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    Very nice app you don't need to be a Champion in Computers. I have connected my mac to nuc+proxpox+windows 10

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    Guest
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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
  3. Remmina icon
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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.

    144 Remmina alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    Harvey Williams
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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
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    I like Remmina as an alternative to Remote Desktop Connection because it's free software and have all the features what I need

    Guest
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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. :(

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
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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...

    105 Chrome Remote Desktop alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
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    Guest
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    It is dazzling fast, and super easy to setup, compared to any other alternative I've tried.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
  5. mRemoteNG icon
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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.

    85 mRemoteNG alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
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  6. TightVNC icon
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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.

    112 TightVNC alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
  7. UltraVNC icon
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    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.

    107 UltraVNC alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
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  8. DWService icon
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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.

    117 DWService alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
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    Guest
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    quick simple interface and relatively easy to set up best of all it's open source and free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Very convenient on th ego remote access to any desktop

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
  9. NoMachine icon
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    Access remote computers easily with enterprise-class speed and features supporting any content including audio and video.

    132 NoMachine alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  10. MeshCentral icon
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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.

    50 MeshCentral alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Node.JS
    • npm
     
  11. TigerVNC icon
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    TigerVNC is an advanced VNC implementation. It is based on the fourth generation of VNC. TigerVNC also includes features from the TightVNC and TurboVNC projects. This includes accelerated JPEG compression. TigerVNC supports the latest X.Org X server.

    77 TigerVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  12. Remotely icon
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    Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency.

    127 Remotely alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Self-Hosted
     
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