X2Go Alternatives for Android

X2Go is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try RustDesk or Chrome Remote Desktop. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to X2Go and 15 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to X2Go are AnyDesk, DWService, NoMachine and HopToDesk.

X2Go alternatives are mainly Remote Desktop Tools but may also be Virtualization Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of X2Go.

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X2Go

Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool

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

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TeamViewer
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
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Raspberry Pi
147 TeamViewer alternatives
TeamViewer lets you establish a connection to any PC or server within just a few seconds. You can remote control the PC of your partner as if you were sitting right in front of it.
- - TeamViewer is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to X2Go.
- - TeamViewer is the most popular free alternative to X2Go.
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TeamViewer Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsTeamViewer supports the use of multiple displays.
2. Unattended AccessTeamViewer can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
3. Screen SharingYou can use TeamViewer to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Desktop SharingTeamViewer enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
5. PortableTeamViewer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
6. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in TeamViewer simultaneously.
7. User Session RecordingTeamViewer can record user sessions to gain a real understanding of how users interact with a website.
8. Dark ModeTeamViewer supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
9. Wi-Fi SharingTeamViewer can help you quickly share your Wi-Fi with your friends and colleagues.
PC Remote access
Support for Remote Control
Remote Reboot
Audio Calling
No port forwarding required
Web tool
Drag and Drop
Remote Printing
Online Anonymity
Directory sync
Comments about TeamViewer as a Alternative to X2Go
This alternative is disputed. TeamViewer is still a legitimate X2Go alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
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RustDesk
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
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Self-Hosted
F-Droid
114 RustDesk alternatives
The open source alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk. Display and control your PC and Android devices from anywhere at anytime. Works out of the box, no configuration required. You have full control of your data, with no concerns about security.
- - RustDesk is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to X2Go.
- - RustDesk is the most popular Open Source alternative to X2Go.
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RustDesk Features
1. Unattended AccessRustDesk can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in RustDesk without registration.
3. End-to-End EncryptionRustDesk has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Screen SharingYou can use RustDesk to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
5. LightweightRustDesk consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Desktop SharingRustDesk enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
7. Ad-freeRustDesk doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. PortableRustDesk can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
9. Privacy focusedRustDesk is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Low Latency
Stream audio
FOSS
Support for Multiple Monitors
Real time collaboration
Dark Mode
AnyDesk
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139 AnyDesk alternatives
AnyDesk offers a fast, intuitive and security-focused way to connect to remote computers. With a bevy of features and lightweight design that works across multiple desktop and mobile platforms, it's powerful enough for enterprises but easy enough for personal and home office...
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AnyDesk Features
1. Unattended AccessAnyDesk can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
2. LightweightAnyDesk consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Support for AliasesAnyDesk supports aliases, so you can receive email without exposing your main email address
4. Screen SharingYou can use AnyDesk to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
5. PortableAnyDesk can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
6. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in AnyDesk simultaneously.
7. Two-factor AuthenticationAnyDesk supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
8. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in AnyDesk without registration.
Low Latency
No installation required
Integrated File Sharing
Remote Support
Quick connection
Record desktop activity
Bidirectional sync
Low bandwidth usage
Remote Printing
Voice messages
Chrome Remote Desktop
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Remote Desktop Tool
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Google Chrome
96 Chrome Remote Desktop alternatives
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...
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Chrome Remote Desktop Features
Proxy support
Remote Support
Built-in terminal emulation
Integrated File Sharing
Save web page for offline use
Trust Level system
DWService
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Freemium • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
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108 DWService alternatives
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.
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DWService Features
1. Ad-freeDWService doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Unattended AccessDWService can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
3. Two-factor AuthenticationDWService supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
4. LightweightDWService consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Runs in browser
Multiplatform
Remote terminal
Remote File Access
Remote shell
Python-based
Port Forwarding
Remote monitoring
Resource management
Remote Support
NoMachine
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Freemium • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
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Android Tablet
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Raspberry Pi
121 NoMachine alternatives
NoMachine NX is an enterprise-class solution for secure remote access, desktop virtualization, and hosted desktop deployment built around the self-designed and self-developed NX suite of components. Thanks to its outstanding compression, session resilience and resource...
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NoMachine Features
1. Ad-freeNoMachine doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in NoMachine without registration.
3. Desktop SharingNoMachine enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
4. Controller SupportNoMachine supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
Remote Desktop Server
Low Latency
Media Streaming
Integrated File Sharing
VNC Support
Record desktop activity
KVM over IP
X server
RDP
Clustering
HopToDesk
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Manjaro Linux
Fedora
Debian
18 HopToDesk alternatives
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...
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HopToDesk Features
1. LightweightHopToDesk consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Unattended AccessHopToDesk can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
3. Ad-freeHopToDesk doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in HopToDesk without registration.
5. Screen SharingYou can use HopToDesk to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
6. Desktop SharingHopToDesk enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
7. End-to-End EncryptionHopToDesk has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
8. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in HopToDesk simultaneously.
9. Two-factor AuthenticationHopToDesk supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
Remote File Access
No installation required
Remote Work
FreeRDP
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
BSD
iPad
openSUSE
Fedora
Ubuntu
Debian
75 FreeRDP alternatives
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.
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FreeRDP Features
Remote Desktop Server
Microsoft Remote Desktop
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Free • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
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iPhone
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
61 Microsoft Remote Desktop alternatives
Use Microsoft Remote Desktop for Android to connect to a remote PC or virtual apps and desktops made available by your admin. With Microsoft Remote Desktop, you can be productive no matter where you are.
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Microsoft Remote Desktop Features
Remote Printing
Built-in File Manager
Remote.it
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Remote Desktop Tool
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153 Remote.it alternatives
remote.it is a platform that brings the world of disconnected networks to your browser, desktop and mobile devices. Securely access devices connected to any network like they were on your own local network.
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Remote.it Features
1. LightweightRemote.it consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. End-to-End EncryptionRemote.it has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Unattended AccessRemote.it can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
Remote Work
Kasm Workspaces
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Free Personal • Open Source
Virtualization Tool
Linux
Online
Android
Chrome OS
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Firefox
24 Kasm Workspaces alternatives
Kasm Workspaces is a container streaming platform for delivering browser, desktop and application workloads to the web browser.
- - Kasm Workspaces is the most popular SaaS alternative to X2Go.
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Kasm Workspaces Features
1. DecentralizedKasm Workspaces is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. OpenVPNKasm Workspaces supports OpenVPN, one of the most secure and reliable VPN protocols.
3. End-to-End EncryptionKasm Workspaces has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. No LogsKasm Workspaces doesn't keep any logs of your activities.
5. LightweightKasm Workspaces consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Privacy focusedKasm Workspaces is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. PortableKasm Workspaces can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
8. Anonymous ProxyKasm Workspaces protects your personal information by hiding your device identifying information.
9. Block TrackersKasm Workspaces has a feature to block trackers from tracking you.
OSINT
Sandbox
WireGuard
Ad-free
Built-in VPN
Browser-based
No registration required
No Tracking
Two-factor Authentication
Dark Mode
Window Switch
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
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BSD
6 Window Switch alternatives
Window Switch is a tool which allows you to move applications between networked computers, the windows appear where you need them, as they were.
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Window Switch Features
VNC Support
SSH