Best TeamViewer Alternatives in 2021

    TeamViewer is described as 'lets you establish a connection to any PC or server within just a few seconds. You can remote control the PC of your partner as if you were sitting right in front of it' and is one of the leading apps in the Remote Work & Education category. There are more than 100 alternatives to TeamViewer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone. The best alternative is AnyDesk. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Chrome Remote Desktop or UltraVNC. Other great apps like TeamViewer are DWService (Free, Open Source), TightVNC (Free, Open Source), LogMeIn (Paid) and Remmina (Free, Open Source).

    This page was last updated Aug 19, 2021
    1. AnyDesk offers a fast, intuitive and security-focused way to connect to remote computers.
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      AnyDesk vs TeamViewer opinions
      Almost everyone thinks AnyDesk is a great alternative to TeamViewer.
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      mwildam Same uncomplicated and simply working remote desktop application as one day was TeamViewer. And at best: Newer versions can connect to older versions - which TeamViewer always enforced to enforce everybody to upgrade.
      Top positive comment  over 3 years ago

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      Very stable and reliable, less complicated than teamviewer.
      Top positive comment  over 2 years ago

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      The free version of AnyDesk does not allow you to store a list of remote computers that one regularly connects to. Also, there is a 15 hour per month limit on connect time. That's way too restrictive. Otherwise it seemed like it was going to be perfect.
      Top negative comment  almost 4 years ago

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      BestIT I needed the on premise option of Anydesk
      Positive comment • 3 months ago

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      yuriykaz I like AnyDesk because it is much faster than TeamViewer, 100% Free for personal use, no installation required, lightweight and has got a VPN and an address book. For professional purposes it has very competitive prices.
      Positive comment • 4 months ago

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      It’s an easy to use program, more easy to use, more private and is lightweight and won’t bog your computer down like other apps featured as alternatives do.
      Positive comment • 11 months ago

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      Works a lot like TeamViewer. Cant make address book of computers without paying, tho.
      Positive comment • 11 months ago

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    2. Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook.
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      Chrome Remote Desktop vs TeamViewer opinions
      Most users think Chrome Remote Desktop is a great alternative to TeamViewer.
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      Definitely an alternative with RDP features
      Top positive comment  about 5 years ago

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      ken_belanger It's the best alternative but lacks many of the features found in TeamViewer. If you're on a budget though, this will do in a pinch!
      Top positive comment  almost 5 years ago

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      yuriykaz I have been using this app/chrome extension for years now. It just works fine and it's FREE. No fancy tools, just remote single user support, but that's what I need. 100% recommended!
      Positive comment • 4 months ago

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      RemovedUser It even requires installation just go to remotedesktop.google.com and you can start giving/getting remote access
      Positive comment • about 1 year ago

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      it is not bad. but start menu didn't refresh like teamviewer. Unlike what others said, I can set unattended access.
      Positive comment • over 2 years ago

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      robinobermaier Open Source and by Google
      Positive comment • over 3 years ago

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      914ian914 It uses VP8 to stream your desktop which makes it more responsive and improves quality.
      Positive comment • over 3 years ago

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    4. UltraVNC is easy to use and free software that can display the screen of another computer (via the Internet or a local network) on your own screen. The program allows you to use your mouse and keyboard to control the other computer remotely.
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      UltraVNC vs TeamViewer opinions
      Most users think UltraVNC is a great alternative to TeamViewer.
      Because it has a good user interface and does pretty much anything tv doess
      Top positive comment  about 1 year ago

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      Have to manually open ports/redirect firewall. Extra alternate software/hardware modification required.
      Top negative comment  over 2 years ago

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      TeamViewer is remote support, UltraVNC is remove desktop
      Negative comment • about 1 year ago

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      Not even close to the topic. This is a remote desktop control program, not remote assistant kind of service.
      Negative comment • about 1 year ago

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      It has too much options for an incompetent user to setup. Also, it does not tell the external IP address of the user, so I cannot connect.
      Negative comment • over 1 year ago

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      This is the best alternative to TeamViewer for those on a budget. Does pretty much everything TeamViewer can, with the exception of needing to open ports in your firewall. Since you can specify ports, it's not as vulnerable as one would think, simply use non standard ports and a very strong password.
      Positive comment • over 4 years ago

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    5. DWService is an 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.
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      DWService vs TeamViewer opinions
      Almost everyone thinks DWService is a great alternative to TeamViewer.
      Fubuef DWService requires an account whereas Teamviewer can be used on-the-go after the installation.
      Negative comment • about 1 year ago

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      DWService is much lighter, able to use even without installation, more options, web UI, also it is open source!
      Positive comment • almost 4 years ago

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      tuqueque It's open source, free and more privacy respecting than the commercial counterparts.
      Positive comment • 8 months ago

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    6. TightVNC is a free remote control software package. 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.
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      TightVNC vs TeamViewer opinions
      Some users think TightVNC is a great alternative to TeamViewer, some don't.
      ChaosDrop For users who know what they are doing TightVNC is a great way to control systems remotely.
      Top positive comment  over 4 years ago

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      Free and opensource, on all major platforms. can be used with VNC viewer on Android which is also is free what else one can ask for!
      Top positive comment  about 5 years ago

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      TightVNC requires server configuration and port forwarding. Too complicated for the average remote client who uses Team Viewer for remote support.
      Top negative comment  about 5 years ago

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      Have to manually open ports/redirect firewall. Extra alternate software/hardware modification required.
      Negative comment • over 2 years ago

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      For average users, it's the best VNC server
      Positive comment • about 4 years ago

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      makkasi It's not only alternative, it is the best, fastest, and most lightweight among all terminal configurable servers. Also can be used on arm processors where Team Viewer supports only host machine installation.
      Positive comment • about 4 years ago

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      Does not offer easy to use access. Need to run server.. open ports, know IP addresses.
      Negative comment • about 5 years ago

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    8. LogMeIn

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      LogMeIn gives you fast, easy remote access to your PC or Mac from your browser, desktop and mobile devices. Premium features like file transfer, file sharing and remote printing help you stay connected and productive wherever you go.
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      LogMeIn vs TeamViewer opinions
      Most users think LogMeIn is a great alternative to TeamViewer.
      Control on computer but no conference.
      Positive comment • almost 6 years ago

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    9. Remmina is a remote desktop client written in GTK+. Remmina primarily targets system administrators and travelers that need to work with computers remotely in front of either large monitors or tiny netbooks.
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      Remmina vs TeamViewer opinions
      Some users think Remmina is a great alternative to TeamViewer, some don't.
      it is easy to connect to virtual computers very nice
      Top positive comment  almost 4 years ago

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      very good. best from teamviewer
      Top positive comment  about 1 year ago

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      Remmina is a great RDP or VNC client. These are already listed as remote desktop technologies. Let's be clear the main advantage of TeamViewer (and LogMeIn) is that the remote computer only needs an Internet connection. No port forwarding required.
      Top negative comment  over 3 years ago

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      Remmina is only a client. It connects to computers that are already running a remote access service, but doesn't provide any remote access service itself.
      Negative comment • about 1 year ago

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      comradekingu Full version with full source code and no spying for everyone.
      Positive comment • over 1 year ago

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      It is FREE, but only suitable for real OS's such as Linux or BSD ;)
      Positive comment • about 2 years ago

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      This is a client, not a server
      Negative comment • about 4 years ago

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    10. NoMachine NX is an enterprise-class solution for secure remote access, desktop virtualization, and hosted desktop deployment built around the self-designed and self-developed NX suite of components.
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      NoMachine vs TeamViewer opinions
      Most users think NoMachine is a great alternative to TeamViewer.
      Easy to use, install NoMachine on both computers. Connect to another computer via internet with external IP or services like dyndns, just need port forwarding. Very stable and many features.
      Positive comment • about 2 years ago

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      Respons is best even with GUI
      Positive comment • over 4 years ago

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    11. Computer Remote Control/Access Support software. UltraViewer help you remote control your partner's computer to support them like you're next to their screen.
      UltraViewer vs TeamViewer opinions
      Most users think UltraViewer is a great alternative to TeamViewer.
      shendison It works just the same as TeamViewer, but the download is only 1.5 megs - and it's not $800 - it's totally free.
      Positive comment • about 5 years ago

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      Like TeamViewer but no features except for chat and file transfer via chat window. If only remote control needed then this will be just fine. Does the basic job very well.
      Positive comment • over 4 years ago

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    12. X2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses the NX technology protocol. X2Go can be used to access PC desktops, but its main use case is providing secure standalone remote sessions via ssh.
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      X2Go vs TeamViewer opinions
      Most users think X2Go is a great alternative to TeamViewer.
      Works remarkably good and it has sound as well.
      Positive comment • about 3 years ago

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      hansolo1988 Very good if you're in Linux to Linux use cases.
      Positive comment • over 4 years ago

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      elrey741 Really awesome for Linux users to remotely connect to their computers through a secure connection. Allows for transmission of audio from the client, and works really well even with slow connections. To summarize: secure by default (because using ssh), good even in low latency, good for presentations, and best alternative to RDP for linux users.
      Positive comment • over 1 year ago

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