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, Remmina, Chrome Remote Desktop and mRemoteNG.

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    Web conferencing, video conferencing, live streaming and remote support servers. Unlimited users. You own it. In-house security & branding. 3-10 month payback compared to WebEx & LogMeIn. Easy 15 minute server setup. Top rated conferencing software.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Launch a Remote Desktop session and automatically log you in from the command line or a GUI. Features credential profiles, favorites and a system tray. Also boasts some special features for publishing Remote Desktop shortcuts, like a kiosk mode, restricted targets and logging.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  3. Xpra icon
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    Xpra is 'screen for X': it allows you to run X programs, usually on a remote host, direct their display to your local machine, and then to disconnect from these programs and reconnect from the same or another machine, without losing any state.

    8 Xpra alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
     
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    Xpra is a X server and lets you run remote programs that have their screen output on your local computer. That is not the same as actually copying a remote screen output to a local computer, which is what remote desktop does. It might have some advantages in some cases and due to the technical nature has a lot of limitations. That's why it is not an alternative to remote desktop.

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    • Xpra is Free and Open SourceRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
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    OptiTune is an IT Management System that lets you manage thousands of computers, provide remote desktop support, deploy applications, manage updates, handle endpoint protection, and more. All from one cloud based console. Your first year is free.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  5. RemoteOS icon
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    A shell wrapper that provides a way to interact with commonly used command-line software using a user interface instead of commands.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  6. Duplica icon
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    Duplica offers a fast and intuitive way to share the mobile devices screen remotely to standard web browsers or to Chromecast.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. DesktopAssist icon
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    DesktopAssist is a remote access software, enables you to remotely access and securely control your's or your client's desktop. Is simple, fast and is free for personal use.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. RemoteToPC icon
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    RemoteToPC is a Remote computer access software subscription that allows anyone secure and fast unattended remote desktop access to any PC or Mac computer from any other device.

    109 RemoteToPC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  9. Remotion icon
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    Remotion puts your team on your desktop so you can see who’s free and jump into quick video chats. Bring your team together with more face-to-face collaboration.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. MyRDP icon
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    Remote desktop manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    With DeskShare, you will show the others your screen or view their desktop. Live via Internet, on demand.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    AccessToGo is the fastest mobile RDP remote desktop client for Microsoft operating systems. Its unique patent protected technology provides unparalleled usability and productivity by automatically resizing all Windows objects to optimal size.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
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