Open Source Remote Utilities Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Remote Utilities for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Windows alternative is RustDesk. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Remote Utilities and 11 are open source and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Windows alternatives to Remote Utilities are TightVNC, UltraVNC, Bananas Screen Sharing and DWService.

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  1. RustDesk icon
     278 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
  2. TightVNC icon
     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

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about TightVNC as an Alternative to Remote Utilities
    Bryce Monaghan
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    You need port forwarding just like the guy said in the Remote Desktop Connection Manager entry.

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    • TightVNC is Free Personal and Open SourceRemote Utilities is Freemium and Proprietary
    • TightVNC is LightweightRemote Utilities is not according to our users
  3. UltraVNC icon
     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

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    • Windows
     
  4. Bananas offers a cross-platform, peer-to-peer screen-sharing service without needing an account or server infrastructure. It uses WebRTC for secure connections, lets users collaborate with multiple cursors, and features a unique connection URL. Privacy is ensured as no data is stored.

    55 Bananas Screen Sharing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. DWService icon
     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

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
     
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    Comments about DWService as an Alternative to Remote Utilities
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is free, and easy to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourceRemote Utilities is Freemium and Proprietary
    • DWService is LightweightRemote Utilities is not according to our users
  6. TigerVNC icon
     81 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  7. Remotely icon
     28 likes

    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
     
  8. FreeRDP icon
     17 likes

    FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), released under the Apache license. Enjoy the freedom of using your software wherever you want, the way you want it, in a world where interoperability can finally liberate your computing experience.

    78 FreeRDP alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
     
  9. Rabbit remote control is an open-source, cross-platform, multi-protocol remote control software.

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    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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