Apple Remote Desktop Alternatives

Apple Remote Desktop is described as 'Is basically the Apple version of Windows Remote Desktop. It's the way to use RDP host from a Mac' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the remote work & education category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Apple Remote Desktop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Apple Remote Desktop alternative is RustDesk, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Apple Remote Desktop are TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop and Remmina.

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  1. W

    wlvncc

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    A Wayland Native VNC Client.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
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    kmsvnc

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    A VNC server for DRM/KMS capable GNU/Linux devices.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
    • X11
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    wayvnc

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    This is a VNC server for wlroots-based Wayland compositors. It attaches to a running Wayland session, creates virtual input devices, and exposes a single display via the RFB protocol. The Wayland session may be a headless one, so it is also possible to run wayvnc without a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (ISC)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
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    UltraViewer

    Remote control and support tool for Windows offering screen monitoring, chat, and file transfer, allowing users to assist clients, share files, manage multiple sessions, while partners oversee and manage permissions during suppor...

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    Remote Ripple

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    Remote Ripple is a versatile VNC Viewer for seamless access to remote desktops from any device, offering both personal and commercial use for free.

    17 Remote Ripple alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
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    DeskVNC

     2 likes

    Native VNC, RDP and SSH client. Pure-Rust protocol cores, Tauri 2. One host library for all three, plus an MCP control plane so an AI agent can drive remote desktops with human takeover.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Rust
    • US flagUnited States
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  9. P2P Remote Desktop icon

    P2P Remote Desktop

     4 likes

    Remote Desktop P2P based. Portable, No configuration or installation needed, communicate your endpoint to the peer, and vice versa, press connect and enjoy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    P2P Remote Desktop screenshot 1
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  10. Chicken icon

    Chicken

     14 likes

    Chicken is a VNC client for Mac OS X. A VNC client allows remote access to another computer over the network. Chicken is based on Chicken of the VNC.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Global
    Chicken screenshot 1
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  11. Desktopable icon

    Desktopable

     5 likes

    Free remote desktop control software. It's used for system administration and instant remote desktop connection over the Internet. Free remote access software Desktopable makes control of a remote PC very easy and intuitive.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU
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  12. Screens icon

    Screens

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    Screens is a VNC client for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac OS X that allows you to remotely connect to your computer.

    83 Screens alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • CA flagCanada
    Screens screenshot 1
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  13. Thincast Client icon

    Thincast Client

     3 likes

    Thincast Client turns your computer into a fully Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Client, making it easy to connect remotely to your company's infrastructure. Using the Remote Desktop (RD) WebAccess Client you gain easy access to and control of published virtual machines (with...

    138 Thincast Client alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    TurboVNC

     3 likes

    TurboVNC is a derivative of VNC (Virtual Network Computing) that is tuned to provide peak performance for 3D and video workloads.

    29 TurboVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    DesktopAssist

     3 likes

    DesktopAssist is a remote access software, enables you to remotely access and securely control your's or your client's desktop. Is simple, fast and is free for personal use.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU
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