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 Self-Hosted 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 TeamViewer and ten of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to TeamViewer are Apache Guacamole, MeshCentral, Remotely and Remote Utilities.

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  1. RustDesk icon
     328 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.

    169 RustDesk alternatives

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    • Since 2021

    Platforms

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

    79 Apache Guacamole alternatives

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    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  3. MeshCentral icon
     47 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.

    63 MeshCentral alternatives

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    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • npm
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  4. Remotely icon
     30 likes

    Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency.

    136 Remotely alternatives

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    • Since 2020

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  6. ScreenConnect icon
     22 likes

    Remote support solution for IT with immediate device access, extensive customization, cloud or on-premises hosting, supporting Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices, and robust encryption for security.

    102 ScreenConnect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  7. Vexaro Desk icon
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    Remote support for IT teams and MSPs managing Windows devices, with attended or unattended access, remote control, file transfer, chat, multi-monitor support, reboot, device folders, scoped permissions, logs, recordings, audit exports, API access, and cloud or self-hosted deployment.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
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    Close the lid and walk away — every window, desktop and terminal on your machines, live in any browser. E2E-encrypted, no open ports, no client, no account.

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  9. NuviraHub icon
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    NuviraHub is an open source (AGPL-3.0) remote desktop and remote support application written in Rust. Computers connect by ID and password, or with unattended access through a permanent password, also at the sign-in and lock screens on Windows, macOS and Linux (GNOME and KDE...

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Safari
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  10. m2 Remote Support is remote support software made in Switzerland by m2 development GmbH in Baar. Support staff use the team app to view and control a customer's Windows PC; the customer starts the small customer app and confirms the session.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
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