Self-Hosted Remote Desktop Connection Alternatives

Remote Desktop Connection is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are some alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative is RustDesk, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Remote Desktop Connection and nine of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Remote Desktop Connection are MeshCentral, Remotely, Remote Utilities and ScreenConnect.

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  1. RustDesk icon
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    Provides secure, cross-platform remote access and file sharing with no registration needed. Offers end-to-end encryption, self-hosting, multi-monitor support, screen sharing, and portable use, all with a lightweight, ad-free interface.

    130 RustDesk alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
  2. MeshCentral icon
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    This is a full computer management web site. With MeshCentral, you can run your own web server to remotely manage and control computers on a local network or anywhere on the internet.

    50 MeshCentral alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Node.JS
    • npm
     
  3. Remotely icon
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    Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency.

    127 Remotely alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. Remote Utilities is a remote PC access program for connecting to a remote PC over LAN or via the Internet. The program is used by system administrators, home users and helpdesks for remotely managing PCs in their corporate or home network, or providing customer support.

    114 Remote Utilities alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. ScreenConnect icon
     20 likes

    Remote support solution for IT with immediate device access, extensive customization, cloud or on-premises hosting, supporting Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices, and robust encryption for security.

    89 ScreenConnect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Simplehelp icon
     3 likes

    Web based remote support software for a one time purchase with no subscription. Support your customers as well as the leading brand but for a fraction of the cost. Your customers join a central queue simply by visiting your website with the SimpleHelp client integrated as just...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7.  5 likes

    Screensy is a simple peer-to-peer screen sharing solution.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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