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 50 alternatives to TeamViewer and six 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 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, Mac, Android, 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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TeamViewer alternatives page was last updated Apr 15, 2026

RustDesk
290 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.
134 RustDesk alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application type
Remote Desktop
Origin
Singapore
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Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Flathub
F-Droid
Flatpak
+2
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RustDesk vs TeamViewer Comments

Top Positive Comment
Robert L.
Jul 6, 2023
0
Totally free, user friendly and easy to use. I think in basic it has the same functionalities.
Greg Sweats
Positive commentOct 15, 2024
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 commentAug 26, 2024
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
MeshCentral
46 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.
51 MeshCentral alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application type
Remote Desktop
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
Raspberry Pi
Node.JS
npm
+5
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MeshCentral vs TeamViewer Comments

Top Positive Comment
open_s
Apr 1, 2020
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 commentOct 5, 2021
1
No uncontrolled outages, no third party reliance - perfect security. 2FA with authenticator app.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Positive commentJan 8, 2021
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
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.
115 Remote Utilities alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Remote Desktop
Origin
United States
Platforms
Windows
Android
iPhone
Self-Hosted
+2
Is Remote Utilities a good alternative to TeamViewer?

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Remote Utilities vs TeamViewer Comments

Guest
Positive commentOct 25, 2017
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 commentSep 5, 2019
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 commentNov 2, 2018
-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
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.
71 Apache Guacamole alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application type
Remote Desktop
Origin
United States
Platforms
Linux
Self-Hosted
Cloudron
Is Apache Guacamole a good alternative to TeamViewer?

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1comment
Apache Guacamole vs TeamViewer Comments

Guest
Positive commentFeb 13, 2018
-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
Remotely
29 likes
Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency.
129 Remotely alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Remote Desktop
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
+1
Is Remotely a good alternative to TeamViewer?
ScreenConnect
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.
90 ScreenConnect alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Remote Desktop
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
+1
Is ScreenConnect a good alternative to TeamViewer?

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