Unified Remote AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like Unified Remote

Unified Remote is described as 'Mobile solution allowing secure mouse, keyboard, media, and app control of computers via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, with simple setup and multi-platform support' and is a popular Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Unified Remote for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows apps. The best Unified Remote alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Unified Remote are Valent, TouchPortal, Macro Deck and MATRIC.

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  1. KDE Connect icon
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    Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.

    85 KDE Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
     
  2. Valent icon
     14 likes

    Securely connect your devices to open files and links where you need them, get notifications when you need them, stay in control of your media and more.

    74 Valent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect
     
  3. TouchPortal icon
     43 likes

    Touch Portal is a companion app to control a PC or a Mac by using a deck of buttons to improve the workflow & productivity of game streamers, content creators and professionals.

    16 TouchPortal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. Macro Deck icon
     18 likes

    Transforms a mobile device into a customizable macro pad connecting via WiFi or USB, enabling app and multimedia controls, streaming integrations, infinite folders, custom layouts, explorer and keyboard shortcuts, and automated PC tasks for streamers.

    16 Macro Deck alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Macro Deck vs Unified Remote Comments
    Greg Sweats
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    Open source Broadcasting Deck replacement is more useful to me than just Unified Remote`s mouse/keyboard feature.

    • Macro Deck is Free and Open SourceUnified Remote is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. MATRIC icon
     13 likes

    Remotely control PC applications via your smartphone or tablet. Easily create tailor-made UI for any application

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. MacMobility icon
     2 likes

    Transforms iPhone or iPad into a personalized remote for macOS, enabling app launches, media control, workflow automation, macro execution, and scripting. Repurposes old devices to control tasks like presentations and streaming without new hardware investment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. WebDeck icon
     7 likes

    Remotely control your computer with customizable browser-based button panels, executing commands across any platform. Requires no hardware or cloud, is open-source and self-hosted, supports scripts, and works on any touchscreen device for productivity and streaming.

    10 WebDeck alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Enables smartphones to act as controllers for desktop games on Windows, macOS, or Linux with customizable layouts, joystick emulation, multi-touch input, gamepad presets, and easy pairing via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. No physical controller required for advanced or casual play.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. Remote Buddy icon
     4 likes

    The most powerful remote control solution for the Mac®. Control more than 100 applications, virtual keyboard and mouse, presentations, media center software and important system settings right from your iPhone™, iPod® Touch, your Apple® Remote or one of the many...

    39 Remote Buddy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Monect icon
     7 likes

    Make the best use of sensors on smart device to control PC, simulate steering wheel, game-pad, touch-pad, Remote Desktop, file sharing, control PPT and more.

    26 Monect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
  11. UniPad icon
     Like

    UniPad is a Universal Mousepad for the Mac. Please install the companion app (also called UniPad) on the Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  12. VLC Remote icon
     6 likes

    This application allows you to control media playback of VLC Media Player from your mobile device.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
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