Remote Desktop Connection Alternatives

Remote Desktop Connection is described as 'Technology that allows you to sit at a computer (sometimes called the client computer) and connect to a remote computer (sometimes called the host computer) in a different location' and is a very popular Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Remote Desktop Connection for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Remote Desktop Connection alternative is RustDesk, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Remote Desktop Connection are AnyDesk, Remmina, Chrome Remote Desktop and mRemoteNG.

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  1. MeshCentral icon
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    This is a full computer management web site. With MeshCentral, you can run your own web server to remotely manage and control computers on a local network or anywhere on the internet.

    50 MeshCentral alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Node.JS
    • npm
     
  2. Remotely icon
     28 likes

    Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency.

    127 Remotely alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. 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
     
  4. UltraViewer icon
     45 likes

    Remote control and support tool for Windows offering screen monitoring, chat, and file transfer, allowing users to assist clients, share files, manage multiple sessions, while partners oversee and manage permissions during support.

    142 UltraViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  5. Radmin icon
     56 likes

    Radmin (Remote Administrator) is the popular, award winning secure remote control software which enables you to work on a remote computer in real time as if you were using its own keyboard and mouse. You can remotely access the same computer from multiple places and use advanced...

    93 Radmin alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  6. Remote Utilities is a remote PC access program for connecting to a remote PC over LAN or via the Internet. The program is used by system administrators, home users and helpdesks for remotely managing PCs in their corporate or home network, or providing customer support.

    114 Remote Utilities alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Jump Desktop icon
     21 likes

    Jump Desktop is a remote desktop client that lets you securely connect to other computers. Connect to as many computers as you want. Monitor all sessions at once with Live Preview. Filter computers by keyword or connection details using live search.

    69 Jump Desktop alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. 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

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  9. FreeRDP icon
     17 likes

    FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), released under the Apache license. Enjoy the freedom of using your software wherever you want, the way you want it, in a world where interoperability can finally liberate your computing experience.

    78 FreeRDP alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
     
  10. RemotePC icon
     11 likes

    Enables remote PC and Mac access from mobile devices, supporting collaboration with features like file transfer, secure connections, and team communication.

    52 RemotePC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  11. join.me icon
     126 likes

    Easy to start, easy to join and with no downloads for viewers, connecting for external presentations, sales demos, and ad hoc get-togethers means you get work done and get on with it.

    205 join.me alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Microsoft 365
     
  12. Vinagre icon
     36 likes

    A VNC/SSH Client for the GNOME Desktop

    • You can connect to several machines at the same time with tabs
    • You can keep track of your most used connections with favorites
    • You can keep track of your recently used connections through GtkRecent
    • You can browse your network f.

    Cost / License

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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