Remote Desktop Connection Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Remote Desktop Connection for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows 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 loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to 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 if you're looking for Help Desk Platforms or Web Conferencing Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, Linux, Self-Hosted, Free, Open Source and Windows. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Remote Desktop Connection.
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  1. RustDesk icon

    RustDesk

     276 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    • RustDesk is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Remote Desktop Connection.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Remote Desktop Connection.

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
    • RustDesk is Privacy focusedRemote Desktop Connection is not according to our users
  2. AnyDesk icon

    AnyDesk

     432 likes

    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 features like session recording and custom branding.

    149 AnyDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Flathub
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    Comments about AnyDesk as an Alternative to Remote Desktop Connection
    arikalbukrek
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    Very nice app you don't need to be a Champion in Computers. I have connected my mac to nuc+proxpox+windows 10

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Easier interface, or user friendly IMO. Once you get into the many options and settings though I can see it being overwhelming. What sold it for me was the Cross-Platform Unattended access option, allowing me to operate of control any device in my network. Only drawbacks for myself would be issues with connecting to a ChromeOS device (Chromebook), as well as increased lazyness.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think AnyDesk is a great Remote Desktop Connection alternative.

    • AnyDesk is Free Personal and ProprietaryRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
  4. Chrome Remote Desktop icon

    Chrome Remote Desktop

     397 likes

    Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for remote access to your applications...

    105 Chrome Remote Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Guest
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    It is dazzling fast, and super easy to setup, compared to any other alternative I've tried.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Chrome Remote Desktop is a great Remote Desktop Connection alternative.

    • Chrome Remote Desktop is Free and ProprietaryRemote Desktop Connection is also Free and Proprietary
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  6. mRemoteNG icon

    mRemoteNG

     227 likes

    Manage remote connections efficiently with this open-source tool, featuring a tabbed interface supporting RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, HTTP, and more protocols, without any ads.

    85 mRemoteNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Config Connections
     
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  7. TightVNC icon

    TightVNC

     261 likes

    TightVNC is a free remote desktop application. With TightVNC, you can see the desktop of a remote machine and control it with your local mouse and keyboard, just like you would do it sitting in the front of that computer.

    112 TightVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Access Control
     
  8. UltraVNC icon

    UltraVNC

     276 likes

    Secure, free remote desktop access for Windows lets users control computers via LAN or internet, share screens, sync clipboards, transfer files, support IT helpdesks, provide remote demonstrations, and assist users without pre-installation using add-ons.

    107 UltraVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. LogMeIn Resolve icon

    LogMeIn Resolve

     502 likes

    Offers endpoint management with remote control, IT tools integrating remote monitoring, management, access, support, ticketing, and automation. Mobile Device Management manages apps, security, and devices across systems.

    147 LogMeIn Resolve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    LogMeIn Resolve screenshot 1
     

    • Most users think LogMeIn Resolve is a great Remote Desktop Connection alternative.

    • LogMeIn Resolve is the most popular Web-based alternative to Remote Desktop Connection.

    • LogMeIn Resolve is the most popular commercial alternative to Remote Desktop Connection.

    • LogMeIn Resolve is Paid and ProprietaryRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
  11. DWService icon

    DWService

     98 likes

    DWService is a half (only the client/agent) open source project which offers a service that allows access to remote systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry...) using a standard web browser - without any component required on the client side.

    117 DWService alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    It allows you to fully control the remote system by displaying its screen and allowing cursor control and keyboard input
     
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    Comments about DWService as an Alternative to Remote Desktop Connection
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    quick simple interface and relatively easy to set up best of all it's open source and free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Very convenient on th ego remote access to any desktop

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    DWService icon

    • Almost everyone thinks DWService is a great Remote Desktop Connection alternative.

    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourceRemote Desktop Connection is Free and Proprietary
  12. RealVNC icon

    RealVNC

     146 likes

    Secure, cost-effective remote access and support for your computer, from your desktop or mobile device.

    119 RealVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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  13. NoMachine icon

    NoMachine

     118 likes

    Access remote computers easily with enterprise-class speed and features supporting any content including audio and video.

    132 NoMachine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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  14. TigerVNC icon

    TigerVNC

     80 likes

    TigerVNC is an advanced VNC implementation. It is based on the fourth generation of VNC. TigerVNC also includes features from the TightVNC and TurboVNC projects. This includes accelerated JPEG compression. TigerVNC supports the latest X.Org X server.

    77 TigerVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Viewer Interface
     
  15. MeshCentral icon

    MeshCentral

     44 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Node.JS
    • npm
    MeshCentral Login Page
     
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