Remote Desktop Connection Alternatives

Remote Desktop Connection is described as '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' and is a very popular Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Remote Desktop Connection for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Remote Desktop Connection alternative is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try RustDesk or Remmina. Other great apps like Remote Desktop Connection are AnyDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop, mRemoteNG and TightVNC.

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Remote Desktop Connection alternatives are mainly Remote Desktop Tools but may also be Web Conferencing Tools or Help Desk Platforms.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Remote Desktop Connection.
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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 Jun 17, 2021
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  1. Distant Desktop icon

    Distant Desktop

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

    97 Distant Desktop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    Main window

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Unattended Access
    4.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Wake on LAN
    7.  Desktop Sharing
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Portable
    10.  No registration required

    Distant Desktop VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  2. FreeRDP icon

    FreeRDP

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    FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), released under the Apache license. Enjoy the freedom of using your software wherever you want, the way you want it, in a world where interoperability can finally liberate your computing experience.

    75 FreeRDP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    FreeRDP screenshot 1

    FreeRDP Features

    1.  Remote Desktop Server

    FreeRDP VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  4. screego icon

    screego

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    For developers, screen sharing shouldn’t be optimized for low bandwidth or presenting some slides. It should be high definition, that you still can read the tiny font of your colleague. No more, “wait a minute, the stream isn’t updating”.

    26 screego alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker

    screego Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  WebRTC

    screego VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
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  6. Vinagre icon

    Vinagre

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    A VNC/SSH Client for the GNOME Desktop

    • You can connect to several machines at the same time with tabs
    • You can keep track of your most used connections with favorites
    • You can keep track of your recently used connections through GtkRecent
    • You can browse your network f.
    73 Vinagre alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Vinagre connected to a windows machine

    Vinagre Features

    1.  VNC Support
    2.  SSH

    Vinagre VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  7. LogMeIn Rescue icon

    LogMeIn Rescue

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    Remote support tool.

    22 LogMeIn Rescue alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    LogMeIn Rescue screenshot 1

    LogMeIn Rescue Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Desktop Sharing
    3.  Remote Support
    4.  VNC Support

    LogMeIn Rescue VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  8. MSP360 Remote Desktop icon

    MSP360 Remote Desktop

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    MSP360 Remote Desktop is a software for remote control and desktop sharing. The solution is designed to quickly and securely access and control a remote desktop or server computer over the Internet.

    108 MSP360 Remote Desktop alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    MSP360 Remote Desktop screenshot 1

    MSP360 Remote Desktop Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Desktop Sharing
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  PC Remote access
    6.  Encrypted Connection
    7.  Voice Chat
    8.  Integrated File Sharing

    MSP360 Remote Desktop VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  10. Apponfly icon

    Apponfly

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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.

    11 Apponfly alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    Apponfly screenshot 1

    Apponfly Features

    1.  VPS Hosting

    Apponfly VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  11. Aspia icon

    Aspia

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    Aspia is a free and open source application for remote computer management.

    121 Aspia alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Aspia screenshot 1

    Aspia Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Unattended Access
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    6.  Peer-To-Peer

    Aspia VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  12. ISL Light icon

    ISL Light

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    ISL Light is a web-based remote desktop solution that lets you access and control any Windows, Mac or Linux computer in seconds from any computer or mobile device or to provide ad hoc technical support to mobile device users.

    96 ISL Light alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SI flagSlovenia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Cross-Platform Support

    Top ISL Light Features

    1.  Wake on LAN
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Unattended Access
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  User Session Recording
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  Connect via RDP
    9.  Web-Based
    10.  Remote Reboot
    11.  No port forwarding required
    12.  Multiple languages

    ISL Light VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  13. Splashtop Business Access icon

    Splashtop Business Access

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    Splashtop is the next-generation remote access, remote support, and collaboration solution. Splashtop is optimized for the highest remote desktop performance. It's a faster and simpler alternative to GoToMyPC, LogMeIn Pro, and other remote access solutions.

    67 Splashtop Business Access alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Mac (1)

    Splashtop Business Access Features

    1.  Remote Support

    Splashtop Business Access VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
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