Free NoMachine AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like NoMachine

The best free alternative to NoMachine is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TeamViewer or RustDesk. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to NoMachine and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to NoMachine are Remmina, Parsec, mRemoteNG and TightVNC.

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  1. TeamViewer icon
     3102 likes

    Remotely access and control any PC or server in seconds with secure encrypted connections, fast setup, file transfers, VoIP voice, webcam integration, multi-platform compatibility, and application selection, making support and collaboration seamless and efficient.

    61 TeamViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  2. RustDesk icon
     277 likes

    Provides secure, cross-platform remote access and file sharing with no registration needed. Offers end-to-end encryption, self-hosting, multi-monitor support, screen sharing, and portable use, all with a lightweight, ad-free interface.

    130 RustDesk alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
  3. AnyDesk icon
     434 likes

    Efficient app for secure remote access and file transfers across desktop and mobile devices. It's small, fast, and ideal for both enterprise and personal use, compatible with systems like macOS, Windows, and Linux, and offers features like session recording and custom branding.

    149 AnyDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Flathub
     
  4. Remmina icon
     227 likes

    Open source remote desktop client for Linux and BSD supporting RDP, VNC, SPICE, and more, aimed at sysadmins and travelers needing remote access with features like scrollable high-res desktops and organized connection management.

    144 Remmina alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    Comments about Remmina as an Alternative to NoMachine
    Ian Dorfman
    Positive
    0

    Though only available for Linux, Remmina is, at its core, like NoMachine in being a screen sharing software solution.

    Ian Dorfman
    Positive
    0

    Though only available on Linux, Remmina shares NoMachine's core functionality in being a remote desktop screen sharing solution.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Remmina is just a viewer, not a full solution like NoMachnie is.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Remmina icon
    Remmina icon
    • Remmina is Free and Open SourceNoMachine is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Parsec icon
     112 likes

    Securely access remote computers in low latency, 60 FPS, and HD. Play local multiplayer games, collaborate on work with multiple monitors, or use advanced tools and permissions for teams. Enjoy end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, and portable access, ad-free.

    37 Parsec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  6. mRemoteNG icon
     228 likes

    Manage remote connections efficiently with this open-source tool, featuring a tabbed interface supporting RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, HTTP, and more protocols, without any ads.

    86 mRemoteNG alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  7. TightVNC icon
     261 likes

    TightVNC is a free remote desktop application. With TightVNC, you can see the desktop of a remote machine and control it with your local mouse and keyboard, just like you would do it sitting in the front of that computer.

    112 TightVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
  8. UltraVNC icon
     276 likes

    Secure, free remote desktop access for Windows lets users control computers via LAN or internet, share screens, sync clipboards, transfer files, support IT helpdesks, provide remote demonstrations, and assist users without pre-installation using add-ons.

    107 UltraVNC alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  9. Bananas offers a cross-platform, peer-to-peer screen-sharing service without needing an account or server infrastructure. It uses WebRTC for secure connections, lets users collaborate with multiple cursors, and features a unique connection URL. Privacy is ensured as no data is stored.

    55 Bananas Screen Sharing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. DWService icon
     98 likes

    DWService is a half (only the client/agent) open source project which offers a service that allows access to remote systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry...) using a standard web browser - without any component required on the client side.

    117 DWService alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
     
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    Comments about DWService as an Alternative to NoMachine
    Ian Dorfman
    Positive
    0

    DWService offers remote desktop screen sharing access via modern web browsers. This core functionality is a viable alternative to NoMachine

    Ian Dorfman
    Positive
    0

    DWService functions as a viable free, open source desktop screen sharing solution that is accessible for troubleshooting purposes.

    DWService icon
    DWService icon
    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourceNoMachine is Freemium and Proprietary
    • DWService is LightweightNoMachine is not according to our users
  11. X2Go icon
     72 likes

    X2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses the NX technology protocol.

    47 X2Go alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    Comments about X2Go as an Alternative to NoMachine
    badrelmers
    Positive
    3

    On December 21, 2010, NoMachine announced that NX 4.0 would be closed-source. X2go is free and open source. and offer the same options that nomachine gave and more, most important are:

    • No need to open up any additional ports in the server. All X2Go traffic is tunneled over the already opened SSH.
    • No need to start any daemon in the server to listen. install it and if you have an ssh daemon then you are ready.
    • client-side rendering, so server consume very litle resources.
    David
    Positive
    0

    Great open source alternative, though it doesn't have mobile clients for Android/iPhone.

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    • X2Go is Free and Open SourceNoMachine is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. TigerVNC icon
     80 likes

    TigerVNC is an advanced VNC implementation. It is based on the fourth generation of VNC. TigerVNC also includes features from the TightVNC and TurboVNC projects. This includes accelerated JPEG compression. TigerVNC supports the latest X.Org X server.

    77 TigerVNC alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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