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 RustDesk, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Remote Desktop Connection are AnyDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop, Remmina and mRemoteNG.

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  1. RDP Remote icon
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    RDPRemote is a tool that allows to connect to any Windows computer, from anywhere using RDP or VNC protocols. RDPRemote uses Windows Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc.exe) or a standard VNC client/server application such as TightVNC/UltraVNC.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. ThinLinc icon
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    A Linux remote desktop server built on open source technology.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Apple Remote Desktop is basically the Apple version of Windows Remote Desktop. It's the way to use RDP host from a Mac.

    102 Apple Remote Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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    Doing it from Apple is always better :-)

    • Apple Remote Desktop is Paid and ProprietaryRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
  4. ISL AlwaysOn icon
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    ISL AlwaysOn provides a simple and secure remote access to an unattended computer over the Internet. Implementation is quick and easy. Once installed, you can securely access the remote computer by means of just 1 click and a password.

    87 ISL AlwaysOn alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. Aspia icon
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    Aspia is a free and open source application for remote computer management.

    130 Aspia alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  6. FastX icon
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    FastX is the leading X Windows solution for a remote Linux desktop. Affordable, even cheap. Free demo download.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Zoho Assist icon
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    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.

    99 Zoho Assist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  8. Remoter icon
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    Remoter is Remote Desktop Client for Mac and iOS. Connect to all your VNC (Screen Sharing), RDP (Windows Remote Desktop), SSH and Telnet sessions from one app. Supports audio streaming for OSX and RDP.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Mikogo icon
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    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
     
  10. Screens icon
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    Screens is a VNC client for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac OS X that allows you to remotely connect to your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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