Free Self-Hosted TeamViewer Alternatives

TeamViewer 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 free Self-Hosted alternative is RustDesk, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to TeamViewer and five of them are free and available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Self-Hosted alternatives to TeamViewer are MeshCentral, Remote Utilities, Apache Guacamole and Remotely.

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TeamViewer alternatives are mainly Remote Desktop Tools, but if you're looking for Help Desk Platforms you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Free, Linux, Android, Mac, Remote Desktop and Windows + Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to TeamViewer.
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  1. RustDesk icon

    RustDesk

     279 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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    RustDesk vs TeamViewer Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Robert L.
    0

    Totally free, user friendly and easy to use. I think in basic it has the same functionalities.

    Greg Sweats
    Positive
    0

    RustDesk is open source and actually great! Interface is super easy, like Team Viewer. Performance is from my laptop to my TV computer, currently using built-in WiFi N getting around 2 MBps .

    timint
    Positive
    0

    Finally something cross-platform that takes TeamViewer by storm! Absolutely awesome!

    3 of 11 comments
    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedTeamViewer is not according to our users
  2. 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
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    MeshCentral vs TeamViewer Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    open_s
    3

    It's the best open source alternative. It doesn't require port forwarding on client side. Just send the client the file and they press connect. That's it.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    No uncontrolled outages, no third party reliance - perfect security. 2FA with authenticator app.

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

    I like the privacy of your own server!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • MeshCentral is Free and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
  4. Remote Utilities icon

    Remote Utilities

     40 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    Remote Utilities vs TeamViewer Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    7

    Unattended access, free for up to 10 connections, no time limit, personal or business use. These guys get it!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Supports all features of TeamViewer, but with fair license prices and more technical options. i.e. it allows to run your own relay server ("RU Server") in the public internet to connect your "Viewer" with remote PCs (running unattended "Host" or on-demand "Agent") when they are both behind a firewall. (TV always uses its own cloud infrastructure for that purpose)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    justposted
    Positive
    -1

    Straightforward, effective and lightweight, with less mucking about with usernames and things than Teamviewer. Just what I wanted. If I'm running fullscreen (F12 toggles it) then I feel like I'm just working away on my remote PC. I use it to work from my office laptop using my home desktop setup.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Remote Utilities is Freemium and ProprietaryTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
  5. Apache Guacamole icon

    Apache Guacamole

     46 likes

    Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway. It supports standard protocols like VNC and RDP. We call it clientless because no plugins or client software are required.

    70 Apache Guacamole alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Apache Guacamole vs TeamViewer Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -3

    Guacamole provide HTML5 remote access solution, client PC does not require any software for remote accessing the server. Administrator can also monitor / kill any connection in real time. Administrator can also assign user with particular server access.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Apache Guacamole is Free and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    Remotely

     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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    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    List of remote hosts that can be controlled (unattended or attended).
     
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