Chrome Remote Desktop Alternatives

Chrome Remote Desktop is described as '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' and is a very popular Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Chrome Remote Desktop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Chrome 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 Chrome Remote Desktop are Remmina, TightVNC, mRemoteNG and Bananas Screen Sharing.

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    A Wayland Native VNC Client.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
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    AVNC is an open source VNC client for Android. It allows you to remotely control any device running a VNC server.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  3. OliOli icon
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    OliOli is a free and simple screen sharing app for iOS. Allowing users to quickly share their screens in real time from anywhere with their friends! It works in any app and runs in the background. It's the only ios screen sharing app to support two-way audio so you can see...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
    • X11
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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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  6. DeskVNC icon
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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Rust
    • US flagUnited States
    DeskVNC screenshot 1
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  7. Scry icon
     2 likes

    Scry is personal remote desktop software. Access your Macs, Windows PCs, and Linux machines from anywhere — including from another desktop or, soon, your phone or tablet. Native host applications on every desktop platform; browser viewer at scry.bravely.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • US flagUnited States
    Client Sign-in
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  8. iDisplay icon
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    Turn your iPad/iPhone or Android tablet or smartphone into a convenient side monitor for your Windows or Mac desktop. iDisplay is a universal app specially optimized for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android devices screens.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. Remotera icon
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    Remotera is a portable remote access utility for Windows. It runs as a standalone EXE and lets users control remote computers, transfer files, use unattended access, print remotely, and provide support without installation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Guzz.io icon
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    Guzz is a social network where people support each other via video-chats. Our Guzz Gurus help you out in all practical matters of life, like: repairing a washing machine; taking guitar lessons; learning a foreign language with a native speaker; getting inspirations for...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Meteor
    • Node.JS
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    WifiMouse is an Android app designed and created by Logan Krumbhaar, a programmer living in Pennsylvania.

    The app allows you to use your phone as a remote control for your computer.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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