Free TeamViewer Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to TeamViewer for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows alternative is AnyDesk. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try AnyDesk or Chrome Remote Desktop. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to TeamViewer and many of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to TeamViewer are RustDesk, UltraVNC, TightVNC and NoMachine.

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  1. AnyDesk icon

    AnyDesk

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    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

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • 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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    Comment summary: AnyDesk is favored over TeamViewer for its speed, ease of use, affordability, and privacy features. Users appreciate AnyDesk's lightweight application, stability, and ability to work without installation. It is praised for being faster and offering a more privacy-friendly experience than TeamViewer. However, criticisms include the lack of an address book and limitations on remote computer lists with the free version. Despite minor issues, many see it as a superior replacement to TeamViewer.
    Top Positive Comment
    Martin Wildam
    39

    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 Negative Comment
    Moira Maclean
    5

    No longer free, 14-day trial, nag screens, and a timer. The licence is still cheaper than TeamViewer though.

    hamza naeem
    Positive
    0

    I prefer using AnyDesk on any other screen-sharing tool, because of the seamless screen-sharing without disconnection or refreshing the connection after a certain period of time, Kudos!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks AnyDesk is a great TeamViewer alternative.

    • AnyDesk is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to TeamViewer.

    • AnyDesk is the most popular free alternative to TeamViewer.

    • AnyDesk is Free Personal and ProprietaryTeamViewer is also Free Personal and Proprietary
    • AnyDesk is LightweightTeamViewer is not according to our users
  2. Chrome Remote Desktop icon

    Chrome Remote Desktop

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    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

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    • Free
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Comment summary: Chrome Remote Desktop serves as a free and easy-to-use alternative to TeamViewer, praised for simplicity and basic remote access needs. Users highlight its lack of advanced features compared to TeamViewer, such as remote control of Android devices and unattended access. While Chrome Remote Desktop uses VP8 for improved streaming, it is not considered a full-featured substitute for TeamViewer, particularly for those requiring more comprehensive tools.
    Top Positive Comment
    SWMANNN
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    It does not provide a remote control of 'android' smartphones, while teamviewer does.

    Anastasia Zvenigorskaya
    Positive
    0

    Easy to use when you want to work remotl? with your own computer.

    yuriykaz
    Positive
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    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!

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    • Most users think Chrome Remote Desktop is a great TeamViewer alternative.

    • Chrome Remote Desktop is Free and ProprietaryTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Chrome Remote Desktop is LightweightTeamViewer is not according to our users
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    DWService

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    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 (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • 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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    tuqueque
    Positive
    4

    It's open source, free and more privacy respecting than the commercial counterparts.

    Guest
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    13

    DWService is much lighter, able to use even without installation, more options, web UI, also it is open source!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    al huber
    1

    Sounds great at first glance. But as always, there is a catch. Yes, the software is open source, but limited in bandwidth, if you want more speed you have to subscribe. And that can cost up to 100 € for 50 Mbps maximum bandwidth per month, 1200,- € or 1346,49 $ per year. Then better use a professional solution like Teamviewer or Anydesk.

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    • Almost everyone thinks DWService is a great TeamViewer alternative.

    • DWService is the most popular Open Source alternative to TeamViewer.

    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • DWService is LightweightTeamViewer is not according to our users
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    UltraViewer

    Remote control and support tool for Windows offering screen monitoring, chat, and file transfer, allowing users to assist clients, share files, manage multiple sessions, while partners oversee and manage permissions during suppor...

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    RustDesk

     274 likes
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    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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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    Top Positive Comment
    Robert L.
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    Totally free, user friendly and easy to use. I think in basic it has the same functionalities.

    Greg Sweats
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    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 .

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    timint
    Positive
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    Finally something cross-platform that takes TeamViewer by storm! Absolutely awesome!

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    • Almost everyone thinks RustDesk is a great TeamViewer alternative.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to TeamViewer.

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedTeamViewer is not according to our users
  7. UltraVNC icon

    UltraVNC

     276 likes
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    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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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    0

    Because it has a good user interface and does pretty much anything tv doess

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    14

    Have to manually open ports/redirect firewall. Extra alternate software/hardware modification required.

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

    UltraVNC is nice to connect to hosts while on the same network. However, you are unable to tell your parents to install this and connect to them.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think UltraVNC is a great TeamViewer alternative.

    • UltraVNC is Free and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • UltraVNC is LightweightTeamViewer is not according to our users
  8. TightVNC icon

    TightVNC

     261 likes
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    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

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    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    Access Control
     
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    Top Positive Comment
    ChaosDrop
    13

    For users who know what they are doing TightVNC is a great way to control systems remotely.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    32

    TightVNC requires server configuration and port forwarding. Too complicated for the average remote client who uses Team Viewer for remote support.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    7

    Have to manually open ports/redirect firewall. Extra alternate software/hardware modification required.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think TightVNC is a great TeamViewer alternative.

    • TightVNC is Free Personal and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • TightVNC is LightweightTeamViewer is not according to our users
  10. NoMachine icon

    NoMachine

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

    132 NoMachine alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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    Guest
    Positive
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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    sid-the-sloth
    Positive
    0

    It's free for personal use, even after so many years.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Respons is best even with GUI

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think NoMachine is a great TeamViewer alternative.

    • NoMachine is Freemium and ProprietaryTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    UltraViewer

     45 likes
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    Remote control and support tool for Windows offering screen monitoring, chat, and file transfer, allowing users to assist clients, share files, manage multiple sessions, while partners oversee and manage permissions during support.

    142 UltraViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    shendison
    Positive
    11

    It works just the same as TeamViewer, but the download is only 1.5 megs - and it's not $800 - it's totally free.

    Guest
    Positive
    4

    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.

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

    UltraViewer supports all Windows versions since XP with its latest update. TeamViewer requires you to purchase a license before you can support older versions of Windows, and then you have to download an older version of TeamViewer, not the latest. Also, if you want the paid version of UltraViewer, it costs a lot less than TeamViewer.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think UltraViewer is a great TeamViewer alternative.

    • UltraViewer is Free Personal and ProprietaryTeamViewer is also Free Personal and Proprietary
  12. X2Go icon

    X2Go

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    X2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses the NX technology protocol.

    47 X2Go alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
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    hansolo1988
    Positive
    6

    Very good if you're in Linux to Linux use cases.

    elrey741
    Positive
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    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.

    Guest
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    3

    Works remarkably good and it has sound as well.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think X2Go is a great TeamViewer alternative.

    • X2Go is Free and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    MeshCentral

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    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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Node.JS
    • npm
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    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.
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    • Almost everyone thinks MeshCentral is a great TeamViewer alternative.

    • MeshCentral is Free and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    Remote Utilities

     40 likes
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
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    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
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    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.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Remote Utilities is a great TeamViewer alternative.

    • Remote Utilities is Freemium and ProprietaryTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    Parsec

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    Securely access remote computers in low latency, 60 FPS, and HD. Play local multiplayer games, collaborate on work with multiple monitors, or use advanced tools and permissions for teams. Enjoy end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, and portable access, ad-free.

    37 Parsec alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
    Computers tab - Your and friends' computers
     
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