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. Desktop application for Jitsi Meet built with Electron. Features remote control, always-On-Top window and works with any Jitsi Meet deployment.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Desktopable icon
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    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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. DesktopAssist icon
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    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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. MultiDesk icon
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    MultiDesk is a tabbed remote desktop client (terminal services client).

    Features

    Only ONE executable file, small, fast (written in C++), green! Portable and SSD/flash drive friendly New style: status bar and fit window with margin Manage remote desktop connectio.

    62 MultiDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. 2X RDP Client icon
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    2X Client for RDP/Remote desktop is an RDP client that enables you to connect to your home or office PC from any desktop, laptop or mobile device.

    46 2X RDP Client alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Monflo icon
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    Control your Windows desktop, show presentations and access files from your personal computer with your Android mobile device or from another PC computer. All in lag-less performance and up to 4K quality.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  7. Livecare Support is the software solution that enables users to provide remote software support using PCs and mobile terminals, and record the time spent providing support in order to bill customers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8.  5 likes

    Screensy is a simple peer-to-peer screen sharing solution.

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. JollysFastVNC is a secure ARD and VNC client. It’s aim is to be the best and most secure VNC client on the Mac. TUAW actually thinks it already has reached this goal.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10.  6 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Mocha VNC icon
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    Mocha VNC provides access to a VNC Server. Using your iPhone, you can connect to a Windows PC or Mac OS X and see the files, programs, and resources exactly as you would if you were sitting at your desk, just on a smaller screen.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  12. eBLVD icon
     3 likes

    Get unlimited access to cloud-based remote access, web conference, remote support, or help desk service for a dollar a day.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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