Distant Desktop Alternatives

Distant Desktop is described as 'The free remote desktop software for business and personal use. Access and manage remote computers from anywhere in the world' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Distant Desktop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Distant 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 Distant Desktop are Remmina, Chrome Remote Desktop, TightVNC and UltraVNC.

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  1. Mikogo icon
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    Mikogo is a free screen sharing solution that allows you to share any screen content in true color quality with up to 25 participants. Perfect for online meetings and web conferences. An easy-to-use and intuitive tool.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  2. Remotely support your clients’ computers and provide them with remote access. The low priced, easy, secure alternative to LogMeIn, TeamViewer or GoToMyPC.

    20 Splashtop Remote Support alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. KRDC icon
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    KRDC is the KDE Remote Desktop Client. KRDC was overhauled as part of the Google Summer of Code (SoC) 2007 by Urs Wolfer and other developers to be included in the KDE 4.0. An overhaul was needed as KRDC development had slowed to a stop as it had no active maintainer for several...

    33 KRDC alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • KDE
     
  4. Aspia icon
     16 likes

    Aspia is a free and open source application for remote computer management.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Combines secure remote desktop access, fast performance, file transfers, session management, cross-platform support, audit trails, browser access, and easy agent deployment for IT teams, enabling efficient remote support and cross-device productivity on any network.

    69 Splashtop Business Access alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  6. AFK Remote icon
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    AFK connects your iPhone or Android to your Mac via WebRTC. Built for developers using AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) who want to check in from the couch, give feedback, and kick off tasks without being stuck at their desk.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Mac
    • iPad
     
  7. AeroAdmin icon
     27 likes

    Ready-to-use remote desktop tool requiring no installation, registration, or admin rights, with instant connection setup, encrypted sessions, firewall/NAT compatibility, flexible permission settings, file transfer, image optimization, and simple interface.

    82 AeroAdmin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
     
  8. With Thinfinity Remote Desktop, you can deliver your Windows applications and desktops anywhere and on any device. With one-click access to hosted, VDI, and local Virtual Machine resources on the web or from mobile devices, Thinfinity Remote Desktop delivers an unparalleled user...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Dayon! icon
     11 likes

    A user-friendly, open-source, cross-platform solution, that allows controlling of remote computers. It can be used as an alternative to various commercial remote desktop and assistance products.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
     
  10. 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
     
  11. Connections icon
     3 likes

    Connections allows you to connect to and use other desktops. This can be a great way to access content or software on a different desktop operating system. It can also be used as a way to provide support to users who might need help.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
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