TeamViewer Alternatives

Best for: Fast remote desktop and support sessions.

AnyDesk is a cross-platform remote desktop tool for remote access, remote support, mobile device support, and team support workflows. It is one of the closest TeamViewer alternatives for users who want a lightweight client, broad operating-system support, and commercial plans for professional use.

Pricing: Free personal use and paid professional plans are available; verify current plan limits.

Best for: Paid remote access for assigned computers.

LogMeIn Pro is a paid remote computer access product for individuals and businesses that need access to assigned computers, multi-monitor support, file transfer, remote printing, and cloud-related extras. It is more business-oriented than free personal tools, so pricing and device limits should be checked carefully.

Pricing: Paid plans are listed by computer count and billed annually on the official product page.

Best for: Free Windows-focused VNC remote control.

UltraVNC is a free VNC-based remote control tool focused mainly on Windows PCs. It is useful for technical users who want direct VNC-style access over a network or configured internet connection. Compared with TeamViewer, it usually requires more setup and is less suited to simple ad-hoc support for non-technical users.

Pricing: Free software; verify current license notes on the official site or repository.

Best for: Native Microsoft RDP access for Windows environments.

Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection is a built-in Windows app for connecting to remote Windows PCs, Remote Desktop Services, and managed Microsoft environments. It is a strong fit for Windows Pro, Windows Server, VPN, and corporate RDP workflows, but it is not a full help desk platform like TeamViewer.

Pricing: Client apps are generally free, but Windows editions, RDS, CALs, and cloud services may require licensing.

Best for: Free browser-based personal remote access.

Chrome Remote Desktop is a free Google remote access tool for accessing your own computers or providing simple support through a browser and mobile apps. It is easy to set up for personal use, but it lacks many professional help desk features found in TeamViewer-style business platforms.

Pricing: Free to use; check Google’s support pages for current setup requirements.

Best for: Tabbed manager for RDP, VNC, SSH, and other connections.

mRemoteNG is a free, open-source remote connection manager for Windows. It organizes multiple RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, HTTP, and HTTPS connections in one tabbed interface. It is useful for administrators managing many connections, but it is not a hosted remote support service.

Pricing: Free and open source under GPLv2 according to the official site.

Best for: Linux remote desktop client for multiple protocols.

Remmina is a free, open-source Linux remote desktop client for protocols such as RDP, VNC, SSH, SPICE, and X2Go. It is a good TeamViewer comparison point for Linux users who already have servers or remote desktops configured, but it does not provide TeamViewer-style hosted support infrastructure by itself.

Pricing: Free and libre; install methods depend on Linux distribution or package source.

Best for: Managed VNC remote access for desktop and mobile devices.

RealVNC Connect is a commercial remote access product based on the VNC ecosystem, with cloud and direct connectivity options, desktop and mobile access, and business controls. It is more polished than many free VNC tools and may suit teams that want a managed VNC-based alternative to TeamViewer.

Pricing: Paid plans and trials are available; verify current device and session limits.

Best for: Legacy meetings and screen sharing, not active remote support.

join.me should be treated as a legacy meeting and screen-sharing product rather than a current TeamViewer-style remote support tool. GoTo now points join.me users toward GoTo Meeting, and the free join.me product was discontinued. Keep this entry only with a clear status note.

Pricing: Legacy product path; current users should verify GoTo Meeting or GoTo product options.

Best for: Free VNC remote desktop access.

TightVNC is a free, open-source VNC-compatible remote desktop tool for controlling a computer over a network. It is a practical option for users comfortable with VNC setup and direct connections, but it does not offer the same guided support-session workflow or account-based device management as TeamViewer.

Pricing: Free and open source; related commercial SDK products may have separate licensing.

Best for: Personal and business remote desktop access.

NoMachine is remote desktop software for accessing a computer from another location, with a free edition for personal use and enterprise products for business features. It is useful for users who want high-quality personal remote desktop access across Windows, macOS, and Linux without using a TeamViewer-style support workflow.

Pricing: Free for personal use; enterprise products and Network subscriptions have separate pricing.

Best for: Open-source, high-performance VNC implementation.

TigerVNC is a high-performance, open-source VNC implementation with binaries for Linux, Windows, and macOS. It is best for technical users who want VNC client and server components and are comfortable configuring access. It is not a managed cloud support service like TeamViewer.

Pricing: Free and open source; downloads are provided through official release channels.

Best for: Remote Linux desktop access using X2Go clients.

X2Go is an open-source remote desktop system mainly for accessing Linux graphical desktops over an SSH-based workflow. It is relevant for Linux servers, labs, and technical environments, but it is not a general-purpose TeamViewer replacement for quick support across every desktop and mobile platform.

Pricing: Free/open-source project; paid support, if needed, may come from third parties.

Best for: Browser-based remote access with an open-source agent.

DWService provides remote access through an agent installed on the remote machine and a standard web browser on the user side. Its agent is open source, and it can be useful for lightweight access to screens, files, and system tools without installing a full viewer on every client device.

Pricing: Agent is free and open source; service funding and bandwidth options should be verified on the official site.

Best for: Remote access for Windows-heavy support environments.

Remote Utilities is a remote access product for connecting to workstations and servers over the internet or LAN. It is especially relevant for Windows-heavy support setups and offers a free license for a limited number of controlled computers, with paid licenses for larger use.

Pricing: Free license covers limited use; paid licenses are listed on the official buy page.

Best for: Open-source remote desktop with self-hosting options.

RustDesk is an open-source remote desktop tool designed as a self-hostable alternative to commercial remote access products. It is a strong choice for users who want more control over relay infrastructure and deployment data, but organizations should plan server setup, updates, and access controls carefully.

Pricing: Open-source self-hosting is available; Pro self-hosting plans add business features.

Best for: Commercial remote access and support for teams.

Splashtop provides remote access, remote support, remote learning, and endpoint-related tools for individuals, teams, education, and IT support. It is a practical TeamViewer alternative for users who want commercial remote access plans with separate options for work access and support scenarios.

Pricing: Plans vary by remote access, remote support, education, and business use; verify current pricing.

Best for: Cloud remote support and unattended access.

Zoho Assist is a cloud-based remote support and unattended access product for help desks, MSPs, and business support teams. It is useful when users want browser-based technician workflows, separate remote support and unattended access plans, and integration with the wider Zoho ecosystem.

Pricing: Free and paid editions are available; compare remote support and unattended access limits.

Best for: Remote access for individuals, teams, and help desks.

RemotePC is a remote desktop service for personal, business, team, enterprise, and help desk access. It is relevant for users who want browser access, assigned computer access, and lower-complexity plans for remote work or small business support without managing VNC or RDP infrastructure themselves.

Pricing: Subscription plans are listed by use case and computer count; verify renewal pricing.

Best for: Simple Microsoft remote assistance sessions.

Microsoft Quick Assist is a built-in or Microsoft Store-supported assistance app for helping another user over a remote connection. It is simpler than TeamViewer and better suited to one-off Windows or macOS help sessions than unattended access or full help desk operations.

Pricing: No separate Quick Assist subscription is listed, but Microsoft environment requirements may apply.

Best for: Self-hosted remote device management platform.

MeshCentral is an open-source, self-hosted web platform for remote device management, remote desktop access, terminal access, and file management. It is a serious option for technical teams that want to run their own server instead of relying on a commercial remote access cloud.

Pricing: Open-source software; hosting, maintenance, and administration costs are the user’s responsibility.

Best for: Browser gateway for RDP, VNC, and SSH.

Apache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway that lets users access RDP, VNC, and SSH sessions from a web browser after it is installed on a server. It is not a drop-in help desk product, but it is valuable for organizations that want browser-based access to internal systems.

Pricing: Free Apache project; deployment, hosting, authentication, and administration are separate responsibilities.

Best for: Remote support and unattended access for IT teams.

ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote support and remote access platform for IT teams and service providers. It offers cloud and on-premises options, support sessions, unattended access, file transfer, technician tools, and business controls. It is best compared with TeamViewer for professional support operations.

Pricing: Paid plans are published, with pricing varying by support and access needs.