Free Remote Desktop Connection Alternatives for Android

Remote Desktop Connection is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best free Android alternative 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 many of them are free and available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Android alternatives to Remote Desktop Connection are AnyDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop, DWService and NoMachine.

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Remote Desktop Connection alternatives are mainly Remote Desktop Tools, but if you're looking for Help Desk Platforms or Mobile Remote Control Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, Linux, Self-Hosted, Free, Open Source and Windows. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Remote Desktop Connection.
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  1. RustDesk icon
     283 likes

    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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
  2. AnyDesk icon
     438 likes

    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.

    150 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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    AnyDesk vs Remote Desktop Connection Comments
    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

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • AnyDesk is Free Personal and ProprietaryRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
  3. 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...

    106 Chrome Remote Desktop alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
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    Chrome Remote Desktop vs Remote Desktop Connection Comments
    Guest
    Positive
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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.
    • Chrome Remote Desktop is Free and ProprietaryRemote Desktop Connection is also Free and Proprietary
  4. DWService icon
     99 likes

    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
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
     
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    DWService vs Remote Desktop Connection Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    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
    Positive
    0

    Very convenient on th ego remote access to any desktop

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourceRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
  5. NoMachine icon
     118 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  6. Remote Utilities is a remote PC access program for connecting to a remote PC over LAN or via the Internet. The program is used by system administrators, home users and helpdesks for remotely managing PCs in their corporate or home network, or providing customer support.

    114 Remote Utilities alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Royal TSX icon
     41 likes

    Royal TS provides easy and secure access to your remote systems

    Unlock the power to remotely manage your systems on multiple platforms!

    Royal TS is the perfect tool for server admins, system engineers, developers and IT focused information workers who constantly need to access.

    137 Royal TSX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. Distant Desktop icon
     36 likes

    The free remote desktop software for business and personal use. Access and manage remote computers from anywhere in the world.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
     
  9. Apponfly icon
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    AppOnFly is a cloud-based remote desktop service that builds your customer base by empowering customers to trial or buy your app instantly, and then pay for it on a monthly basis.

    10 Apponfly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. Mikogo icon
     43 likes

    Mikogo is a free screen sharing solution that allows you to share any screen content in true color quality with up to 25 participants. Perfect for online meetings and web conferences. An easy-to-use and intuitive tool.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. Zoho Assist icon
     43 likes

    Support customers on a remote computer easily through web-based, on-demand remote support sessions. Set up unattended remote access and manage remote PCs, laptops, mobile devices, and servers effortlessly.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  12. ShowMyPC icon
     6 likes

    ShowMyPC provides free and premium tools for Instant Collaboration to all users.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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