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 screensy.

Remote Desktop Connection alternatives are mainly Remote Desktop Tools but may also be Web Conferencing Tools or Help Desk Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Remote Desktop Connection.

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RustDesk
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114 RustDesk alternatives
The open source alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk. Display and control your PC and Android devices from anywhere at anytime. Works out of the box, no configuration required. You have full control of your data, with no concerns about security.
- - RustDesk is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Remote Desktop Connection.
- - RustDesk is the most popular Open Source alternative to Remote Desktop Connection.
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RustDesk Features
1. Unattended AccessRustDesk can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in RustDesk without registration.
3. End-to-End EncryptionRustDesk has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Screen SharingYou can use RustDesk to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
5. LightweightRustDesk consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Desktop SharingRustDesk enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
7. Ad-freeRustDesk doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. PortableRustDesk can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
9. Privacy focusedRustDesk is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Low Latency
Stream audio
FOSS
Support for Multiple Monitors
Real time collaboration
Dark Mode
MeshCentral
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44 MeshCentral alternatives
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.
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MeshCentral Features
1. Unattended AccessMeshCentral can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
2. Support for Multiple MonitorsMeshCentral supports the use of multiple displays.
3. Two-factor AuthenticationMeshCentral supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
4. Screen SharingYou can use MeshCentral to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
5. Wake on LANMeshCentral can switch on your offline remote computers through the local network from anywhere.
6. Desktop SharingMeshCentral enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
No port forwarding required
Remote File Access
Remote Reboot
Remote Desktop Server
Remote Management
Remote terminal
Ssh tunnel
WebRTC
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Support for Remote Control
Remotely
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Remote Desktop Tool
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116 Remotely alternatives
Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency.
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Remotely Features
1. Unattended AccessRemotely can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
Remote Support
Runs in browser
Low Latency
Remote Utilities
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111 Remote Utilities alternatives
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.
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Remote Utilities Features
1. Ad-freeRemote Utilities doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Unattended AccessRemote Utilities can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
3. Two-factor AuthenticationRemote Utilities supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
4. Screen SharingYou can use Remote Utilities to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
5. Desktop SharingRemote Utilities enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
6. PortableRemote Utilities can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
RDP Functionality
Active Directory integration
Integrated File Sharing
Bypass Firewall
Attended access
Proxy support
Mobile friendly
screensy
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Online
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124 screensy alternatives
Screensy is a simple peer-to-peer screen sharing solution.
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screensy Features
1. Screen SharingYou can use screensy to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
Peer-To-Peer
ConnectWise Control
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84 ConnectWise Control alternatives
Use ConnectWise Control (formerly ScreenConnect) remote support software to quickly and securely access remote users' screens. With just a few clicks, anyone on any operating system is immediately connected.
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ConnectWise Control Features
Remote Support
Dead Simple Screen Sharing
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Web Conferencing Tool
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77 Dead Simple Screen Sharing alternatives
Dead Simple Screen Sharing is a screen sharing and audio conferencing solution that works out of the box.
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Dead Simple Screen Sharing Features
1. Screen SharingYou can use Dead Simple Screen Sharing to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
Webinar
Audio Conferencing
DeskRoll
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Remote Desktop Tool
Online
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108 DeskRoll alternatives
Fast speed multiple remote desktop access, via web browser.
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DeskRoll Features
1. Multiple Account supportDeskRoll support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
Web-Based
Remote Reboot
Web Remote Desktop
Simplehelp
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71 Simplehelp alternatives
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...
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Simplehelp Features
Remote Support