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 Nov 17, 2021
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  1. Zoho Assist icon

    Zoho Assist

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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.

    97 Zoho Assist alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Raspberry Pi
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    Top Zoho Assist Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Wake on LAN
    3.  Remote Support
    4.  Secure File Sharing
    5.  Customizable branding
    6.  Custom Domain
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  Embeded customer widget
    9.  SMS invites
    10.  Unattended installation
    11.  Icon sets

    Zoho Assist VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  2. Apple Screen Sharing icon

    Apple Screen Sharing

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    Screen Sharing is a VNC client by Apple Inc. included as part of Mac OS X v10.5. It allows remote observance or control of any Macintosh machine on the local network that has Screen Sharing activated. It may also be used over the Internet via iChat.

    74 Apple Screen Sharing alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Apple Screen Sharing screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Bundled with macOS
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Built-in viewer
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Screen Sharing
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  VNC Support
    9.  VNC Viewer
    10.  Integrated File Sharing

    Apple Screen Sharing VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  4. FastX icon

    FastX

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

    37 FastX alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux

    FastX Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  VNC Support
    3.  X server

    FastX VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
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  6. ThinLinc icon

    ThinLinc

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    A Linux remote desktop server built on open source technology.

    140 ThinLinc alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ThinLinc screenshot 1

    ThinLinc Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  High Availability
    3.  Single Sign-On
    4.  Remote Printing
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Remote Desktop Server

    ThinLinc VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  7. ShowMyPC icon

    ShowMyPC

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

    70 ShowMyPC alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    ShowMyPC screenshot 1

    ShowMyPC Features

    1.  VNC Support

    ShowMyPC VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  8. Drovio icon

    Drovio

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    With Drovio, you can invite who you want on your screen, they all get their own mouse cursor appearing on it and can interact with your apps in real time, making you feel you are no more alone on your desktop!

    105 Drovio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    Drovio screenshot 1

    Drovio Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Desktop Sharing
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Support for Remote Control
    5.  Share Clipboard
    6.  Multiple Cursors
    7.  Remote collaboration
    8.  Web client
    9.  VNC Support
    10.  Remote Support

    Drovio VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  10. rdesktop icon

    rdesktop

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    rdesktop is an open source client for Windows Terminal Services, capable of natively speaking Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in order to present the users Windows desktop. Supported servers include Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows...

    49 rdesktop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    icewm rdesktop screenshot
    Discontinued

    In November of 2019, Pierre Ossman of Cendio AB announced that his company will no longer be maintaining this project. They are currently seeking maintainers.

    rdesktop VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  11. Ericom Connect icon

    Ericom Connect

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    Ericom Connect is a secure remote desktop & application access solution that’s easy to use and manage, and easily scales to meet the needs of both SMBs and large enterprises.

    7 Ericom Connect alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Ericom Connect Features

    1.  Zero client-side install/configuration
    2.  Remote Desktop Server

    Ericom Connect VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
  12. Remotix icon

    Remotix

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    Remotix is a fast and powerful application to easily access multiple Macs (and PCs). The only client with complete Apple Screen Sharing support, including clipboard synchronization, Apple adaptive quality codec and multiple monitor support.

    59 Remotix alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Remotix for Mac

    Remotix Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  VNC Viewer
    3.  RDP

    Remotix VS Remote Desktop Connection

     

  13. Goverlan Reach

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    Securely connect to any desktop, server, mobile device, attended or unattended endpoints through remote access. Provide remote IT support, systems management, automate global IT tasks and reports.

    26 Goverlan Reach alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Goverlan Reach Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  Remote monitoring

    Goverlan Reach VS Remote Desktop Connection

     
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