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. FastX icon
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    FastX is the leading X Windows solution for a remote Linux desktop. Affordable, even cheap. Free demo download.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Linux
     
  2. Zoho Assist icon
     43 likes

    Support customers on a remote computer easily through web-based, on-demand remote support sessions. Set up unattended remote access and manage remote PCs, laptops, mobile devices, and servers effortlessly.

    97 Zoho Assist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  3. Screen Sharing is a VNC client by Apple Inc. included as part of Mac OS X v10.5. It allows remote observance or control of any Macintosh machine on the local network that has Screen Sharing activated. It may also be used over the Internet via iChat.

    78 Apple Screen Sharing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. ShowMyPC icon
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    ShowMyPC provides free and premium tools for Instant Collaboration to all users.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. Drovio icon
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    With Drovio, you can invite who you want on your screen, they all get their own mouse cursor appearing on it and can interact with your apps in real time, making you feel you are no more alone on your desktop!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
  6. Ericom Connect is a secure remote desktop & application access solution that’s easy to use and manage, and easily scales to meet the needs of both SMBs and large enterprises.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  7. Remotix icon
     5 likes

    Remotix is a fast and powerful application to easily access multiple Macs (and PCs). The only client with complete Apple Screen Sharing support, including clipboard synchronization, Apple adaptive quality codec and multiple monitor support.

    56 Remotix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. Securely connect to any desktop, server, mobile device, attended or unattended endpoints through remote access. Provide remote IT support, systems management, automate global IT tasks and reports.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. rdesktop icon
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    rdesktop is an open source client for Windows Terminal Services, capable of natively speaking Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in order to present the users Windows desktop. Supported servers include Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows...

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  10. SmartCode VNC Manager is a powerful yet easy to use remote administration, network management and monitoring software. It offers built-in support for VNC, RDP, Citrix ICA, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Virtual Server 2005, RAdmin, SSH, Telnet, Team Viewer, HP Remote Graphics...

    56 SmartCode VNC Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. 2X RDP Client icon
     5 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  12. Supremo icon
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    Supremo is a powerful, easy and complete solution for remote desktop control and support. It allows you to access a remote PC or host a Meeting in just a few seconds. There's no need to install it or configure the routers. Download, access, control.

    67 Supremo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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