Free UltraVNC Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to UltraVNC for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows alternative is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TeamViewer or RustDesk. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to UltraVNC and loads of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to UltraVNC are TightVNC, Bananas Screen Sharing, NoMachine and HopToDesk.

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

    TeamViewer

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    Remotely access and control any PC or server in seconds with secure encrypted connections, fast setup, file transfers, VoIP voice, webcam integration, multi-platform compatibility, and application selection, making support and collaboration seamless and efficient.

    59 TeamViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi
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    Team Viewer requires installing a TeamViewer add on, but UltraVNC plays with whatever VNC server you have.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think TeamViewer is a great UltraVNC alternative, some don't.

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

    • TeamViewer is the most popular free alternative to UltraVNC.

    • TeamViewer is Free Personal and ProprietaryUltraVNC is Free and Open Source
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    RustDesk

     271 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.

    129 RustDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    • RustDesk is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to UltraVNC.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Open Source alternative to UltraVNC.

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceUltraVNC is Free and Open Source
    • RustDesk is Privacy focusedUltraVNC is not according to our users
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    AnyDesk

     431 likes
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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.

    148 AnyDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
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    AnyDesk is far faster than UltraVNC. Both in terms of encoding and framerates.

    Anydesk also captures sound and can send keys all keystrokes directly to the server.

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

    • AnyDesk is Free Personal and ProprietaryUltraVNC is Free and Open Source
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  6. 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.

    111 TightVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Using as server: After connecting, don't have to wait on black screen for 5 seconds until remote screen appears. Very responsive.

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    • Most users think TightVNC is a great UltraVNC alternative.

    • TightVNC is Free Personal and Open SourceUltraVNC is Free and Open Source
  7. Bananas Screen Sharing icon

    Bananas Screen Sharing

     18 likes
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    Bananas offers a cross-platform, peer-to-peer screen-sharing service without needing an account or server infrastructure. It uses WebRTC for secure connections, lets users collaborate with multiple cursors, and features a unique connection URL. Privacy is ensured as no data is stored.

    55 Bananas Screen Sharing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. 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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  10. HopToDesk icon

    HopToDesk

     27 likes
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    HopToDesk is a Remote Desktop Software that focuses on privacy and security. Allowing users to connect and control any device from anywhere. HopToDesk with its frictionless application is perfect for enterprises with work-from-home employees or the personal user who wants to...

    21 HopToDesk alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  11. TigerVNC icon

    TigerVNC

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    TigerVNC is an advanced VNC implementation. It is based on the fourth generation of VNC. TigerVNC also includes features from the TightVNC and TurboVNC projects. This includes accelerated JPEG compression. TigerVNC supports the latest X.Org X server.

    77 TigerVNC alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Remotely

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

    127 Remotely alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    On-Premise currently only supports Windows & Ubuntu variant distributions but source-code is readily available.

    Includes convenient ~200mb client installer & branding customization features.

    Project is on hiatus as of about a month ago (Aug 23, 2021) due to change in dev personal living arrangements.

    Heavily recommend supporting this one and all his endeavors, this sort of thing only comes around once in a blue moon!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Remotely is Free and Open SourceUltraVNC is also Free and Open Source
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    Remote Utilities

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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.

    114 Remote Utilities alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    FreeRDP

     17 likes
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    FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), released under the Apache license. Enjoy the freedom of using your software wherever you want, the way you want it, in a world where interoperability can finally liberate your computing experience.

    78 FreeRDP alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
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    AnyViewer

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    Remote desktop solution designed for IT support and remote work, featuring streaming protocols, minimal delay, multi-computer control, real-time chat, remote reboot and management tools, 256-bit encryption, GDPR compliance, two-factor authentication, and privacy options.

    24 AnyViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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