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 50 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 TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TeamViewer or RustDesk. Other great apps like Apple Remote Desktop are Remmina, Chrome Remote Desktop, TightVNC and mRemoteNG.

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  1. RemoteView icon
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    RemoteView is a service that lets you remotely access your computers and mobile devices through your internet connection, regardless of time and place. All you need to do is install the agent on your remote computers, Android devices, and servers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  2. ISL AlwaysOn icon
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    ISL AlwaysOn provides a simple and secure remote access to an unattended computer over the Internet. Implementation is quick and easy. Once installed, you can securely access the remote computer by means of just 1 click and a password.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. Remote.it icon
     5 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. Remotix icon
     5 likes

    Remotix is a fast and powerful application to easily access multiple Macs (and PCs). The only client with complete Apple Screen Sharing support, including clipboard synchronization, Apple adaptive quality codec and multiple monitor support.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5.  6 likes

    The Enhanced TightVNC Viewer, SSVNC, adds encryption security to VNC connections.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. RustConn icon
     1 like

    RustConn is a modern connection manager for Linux desktops built with GTK4. It provides a unified interface for managing SSH, RDP, VNC, SPICE, and Zero Trust remote connections with support for both embedded and external clients.

    50 RustConn alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
     
  7. RemoteToPC icon
     20 likes

    RemoteToPC is a Remote computer access software subscription that allows anyone secure and fast unattended remote desktop access to any PC or Mac computer from any other device.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  8. Remoter icon
     5 likes

    Remoter is Remote Desktop Client for Mac and iOS. Connect to all your VNC (Screen Sharing), RDP (Windows Remote Desktop), SSH and Telnet sessions from one app. Supports audio streaming for OSX and RDP.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Drovio icon
     4 likes

    With Drovio, you can invite who you want on your screen, they all get their own mouse cursor appearing on it and can interact with your apps in real time, making you feel you are no more alone on your desktop!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
  10. ScreenSharingMenulet connect to local and Back to My Mac hosts via Screen Sharing from the menu bar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. FixMe.IT icon
     7 likes

    FixMe provides IT professionals from businesses of all sizes with an easy-to-use, reliable and cost-effective solution that allows to deliver both on-demand and unattended remote support to customers located anywhere in the world. Starting at $25/month, a single FixMe.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
     
  12. Net Meeting icon
     3 likes

    Net Meeting provides a free solution for web conferencing, audio and video conferencing. Share your full screen with colleagues from around the globe. It enables you to invite attendees from inside and outside and monitor all meeting activities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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