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 page was last updated Nov 17, 2021
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  1. Thincast Client icon

    Thincast Client

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    Thincast Client turns your computer into a fully Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Client, making it easy to connect remotely to your company's infrastructure. Using the Remote Desktop (RD) WebAccess Client you gain easy access to and control of published virtual machines (with...

    137 Thincast Client alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Thincast Client Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  Low Latency
    6.  RDP
    7.  Integrated File Sharing
    8.  Remote gaming
    9.  VNC Support
    10.  Remote Support

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  2. Apple Remote Desktop icon

    Apple Remote Desktop

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

    92 Apple Remote Desktop alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Apple Remote Desktop Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  Desktop Sharing
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Screen monitoring

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    bossporus
    Positive •Oct 16, 2016
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    Doing it from Apple is always better :-)

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    • Apple Remote Desktop is Paid and ProprietaryRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
  4. Connections icon

    Connections

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    Connections allows you to connect to and use other desktops. This can be a great way to access content or software on a different desktop operating system. It can also be used as a way to provide support to users who might need help.

    141 Connections alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Connections screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  VNC Support
    2.  RDP
    3.  Remote Support

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    AnyDesk

    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...

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  6. Kaseya VSA icon

    Kaseya VSA

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    Kaseya VSA offers you the most feature-rich, integrated, and efficiently priced RMM solution available.

    102 Kaseya VSA alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Kaseya VSA Features

    1.  Topology map
    2.  Remote monitoring
    3.  IT Automation
    4.  Patch Management
    5.  Remote Management

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  7. Netop Remote Control icon

    Netop Remote Control

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    Netop is a worldwide leader in software solutions for desktop management and classroom management. Key products include Remote Control, School 6, Vision 7, and Live Guide. With a new business model and a broadly innovative product suite, Netop is now focused on three key market...

    26 Netop Remote Control alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile

    Netop Remote Control Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  PCI Compliant
    3.  HIPAA Compliant

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  8. RemoteView icon

    RemoteView

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    RemoteView is a service that lets you remotely access your computers and mobile devices through your internet connection, regardless of time and place. All you need to do is install the agent on your remote computers, Android devices, and servers.

    141 RemoteView alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    RemoteView screenshot 1

    RemoteView Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Desktop Sharing

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  10. Xtralogic RDP Client icon

    Xtralogic RDP Client

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    Xtralogic® RDP Client for Chrome enables you to connect to your Windows computers across the Internet from any computer which runs Chrome browser or Chrome OS.

    4 Xtralogic RDP Client alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    Xtralogic RDP Client screenshot 1

    Xtralogic RDP Client Features

    1.  RDP

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  11. GoToMyPC icon

    GoToMyPC

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    GoToMyPC is a remote control software service that enables the user to operate their computer from another computer, over the Internet.

    104 GoToMyPC alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    GoToMyPC Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Integrated File Sharing
    3.  AES Encryption
    4.  Remote Printing
    5.  Encrypted Connection

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  12. Thinfinity Remote Desktop icon

    Thinfinity Remote Desktop

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    With Thinfinity Remote Desktop, you can deliver your Windows applications and desktops anywhere and on any device. With one-click access to hosted, VDI, and local Virtual Machine resources on the web or from mobile devices, Thinfinity Remote Desktop delivers an unparalleled user...

    114 Thinfinity Remote Desktop alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Access all your resources, even from different clouds, from one single workspace.

    Top Thinfinity Remote Desktop Features

    1. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    4.  Integrated FTP client
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  Portable
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    9.  Secure File Sharing
    10.  Remote Desktop Server
    11.  PC Remote access
    12.  Remote Desktop Manager

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  13. Thinfinity Remote Desktop Workstation icon

    Thinfinity Remote Desktop Workstation

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    Connect to any PC or server right from your web browser. Choose the mode: full remote desktop control by RDP, desktop sharing just like VNC or transfer files with a FTP connection.

    83 Thinfinity Remote Desktop Workstation alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Thinfinity Remote Desktop Workstation screenshot 1

    Top Thinfinity Remote Desktop Workstation Features

    1.  Interactive Presentations
    2.  VNC Support
    3.  Support for HTML5
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Opera support
    6.  Integrated FTP client
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  User Session Recording
    9.  Remote Support
    10.  Web Remote Desktop
    11.  Remote Printing
    12.  Supports SSL Certificates

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