Remote Desktop Software: ranks 101–134
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Ranks 101–134 of 134 tools, best first
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Best forWindows users needing attended or unattended access
A Windows-focused remote desktop tool covering attended support and unattended access.
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Try Anyplace Control -
Best forWindows users seeking inexpensive remote support
A low-cost Windows remote support tool with useful access, transfer, and session features.
- Session recording
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit UltraViewer -
Best forWindows Home users enabling native-style RDP
A focused, paid option for native-style RDP access to one Windows Home PC.
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit Thinstuff -
Best forTechnical users needing a multi-protocol client
A capable multi-protocol client for technical users, not a full remote-support suite.
- Mobile apps
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit site -
Best forLinux users needing a multi-protocol client
A free, multi-protocol Linux client for remote connections, file access, and profiles.
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit Remmina -
Best forUnix administrators needing secure X11 access
A specialized, self-hosted choice for secure Unix/X11 desktop access.
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit x11vnc -
Best forWindows organizations needing basic remote control
A focused Windows remote-access tool with cloud and on-premise deployment options.
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit Unidostup -
Best forTeams remotely viewing and controlling phones
A focused way to view and control phones, with wireless access and file transfer.
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit Vysor -
Best forDevelopers embedding browser-based VNC
A focused, embeddable browser VNC client for developers—not a full remote-support suite.
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit noVNC -
Best forMobile users controlling PCs for play and presentation
A flexible mobile remote-control app for personal PC access, gaming, and presentations.
- Mobile apps
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit Monect -
Best forUsers seeking a basic free cross-platform remote tool
A capable free remote desktop tool for basic support and device access.
- Session recording
- Mobile apps
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit AnyDesktops -
Best forAndroid users connecting to RDP or VNC
A focused Android client for RDP and VNC access with enterprise connection features.
- Mobile apps
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit Xtralogic -
Best forGamers needing self-hosted high-performance streaming
A free, self-hostable choice for low-latency gaming and remote desktop access.
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit PulsarDesk -
Best forLinux administrators needing basic RDP access
A focused open-source RDP server for administering graphical Linux desktops.
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit xrdp -
Best forSimple, free attended Windows assistance
A free, attended-only option for straightforward Windows support.
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit Microsoft -
Best forMobile control of personal computers and media apps
A focused remote-control app for personal computers, media, and home use.
- Mobile apps
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit Unified Remote -
Best forProfessional workstations needing high-quality remote input
A focused macOS-to-workstation remote desktop tool for creative and technical teams.
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit Arcen -
Best forWindows users needing a free basic VNC solution
A capable free VNC option for Windows support and remote access.
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit UltraVNC -
Best forGNOME users needing built-in Linux remote desktop
A free, Linux-focused GNOME server for RDP, VNC, and active-session access.
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit GNOME -
Best forMobile users needing basic RDP connectivity
An inexpensive mobile RDP client for basic Windows PC access.
- Mobile apps
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit MochaSoft -
Best forUsers wanting a free, basic open-source VNC tool
A free VNC tool for straightforward remote viewing, control, and file transfer.
- Mobile apps
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit TightVNC -
Best forSelf-hosted attended support
A focused attended-support tool for teams that want browser access and self-hosting.
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit Amni-Connect -
Best forFree attended support across desktops
A focused free option for attended desktop support across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit Dayon! -
Best forLinux and macOS RDP users
A focused RDP client for Unix-like desktops, with useful redirection and session features.
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit rdesktop -
Best forTechnical users deploying open-source VNC infrastructure
A capable open-source VNC foundation for teams managing their own remote desktop infrastructure.
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit TigerVNC -
Best forFree users needing straightforward VNC connections
A free, straightforward VNC viewer with useful control and connection features.
- Mobile apps
- File transfer
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit Remote Ripple -
Best forLinux users needing basic VNC desktop sharing
A free, open-source VNC server for basic Linux desktop access.
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit KDE -
Best forUbuntu users launching remote applications
A focused Ubuntu tool for launching Windows RemoteApps with local resource redirection.
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit WinConn -
Best forTechnical teams building self-hosted tooling
A capable open-source remote desktop foundation for teams willing to operate their own server.
- Session recording
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit Remotely -
Best forVR users accessing PCs remotely
A focused VR desktop streamer for remote PC access, media, monitors, and PCVR games.
- Mobile apps
5.4/10★★★☆☆Try Virtual Desktop -
Best forLinux users needing simple RDP or VNC access
A focused, free KDE client for Linux-based VNC and RDP access.
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit KDE -
Best forWindows users extending built-in RDP capabilities
A focused Windows utility for extending built-in RDP with concurrent sessions and admin tools.
5.4/10★★★☆☆Visit RDP Wrapper -
Best forSecurity teams managing up to 300 users
A focused endpoint security product, not a remote desktop access or control tool.
0.0/10☆☆☆☆☆Visit Microsoft -
Best forWindows users recovering deleted local files
A focused Windows file-recovery tool, not a remote desktop solution.
0.0/10☆☆☆☆☆Visit Microsoft
No tools match those filters.
Compare at a glance
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Access mode | Supported platforms | File transfer | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Anyplace Control | Both | Windows | Yes | 5.4 | ||
| 102 | UltraViewer | Yes | $3.99/user/mo | desktop | 5.4 | ||
| 103 | Thinstuff Remote Desktop Host | No | Both | Windows 10/11 Home host; mobile devices supported as clients | 5.4 | ||
| 104 | Rabbit Remote Control | Free | Windows, Linux, macOS, Android | Yes | 5.4 | ||
| 105 | Remmina | Yes | Free | Attended | Linux | Yes | 5.4 |
| 106 | x11vnc | Yes | Free | Both | Unix/X11, macOS Aqua/Quartz, embedded Linux | Yes | 5.4 |
| 107 | Unidostup | No | Both | Windows | Yes | 5.4 | |
| 108 | Vysor | Both | iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, browser | Yes | 5.4 | ||
| 109 | noVNC | Yes | Free | web browsers, mobile browsers on iOS and Android | No | 5.4 | |
| 110 | Monect PC Remote Play | Yes | Attended | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, web browser | Yes | 5.4 | |
| 111 | AnyDesktops | Yes | Free | Both | Windows, Linux, Android | Yes | 5.4 |
| 112 | Xtralogic Remote Desktop Client for Android | No | Android | Yes | 5.4 | ||
| 113 | Pulsar | Yes | Free | 5.4 | |||
| 114 | xrdp | Yes | Free | Unattended | GNU/Linux | Yes | 5.4 |
| 115 | Microsoft Quick Assist | Yes | Free | Attended | Windows, macOS, web | No | 5.4 |
| 116 | Unified Remote | Yes | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | 5.4 | |||
| 117 | Arcen | No | €199/device/yr | macOS, Linux, Windows | No | 5.4 | |
| 118 | UltraVNC | Yes | Free | Both | Windows | Yes | 5.4 |
| 119 | GNOME Remote Desktop | Free | Both | Linux | 5.4 | ||
| 120 | Mocha Remote Desktop | No | $5.85/user one-time | iOS, Android | 5.4 | ||
| 121 | TightVNC | Yes | Free | Both | Windows; Linux/Unix/X11; macOS; iOS; Android | Yes | 5.4 |
| 122 | Amni-Connect | Free | Attended | Windows, macOS, Linux hosts; modern web browsers for viewers | 5.4 | ||
| 123 | Dayon! | Yes | Free | Attended | Windows, macOS, Linux | Yes | 5.4 |
| 124 | rdesktop | Free | Unix-like systems with X Window System; macOS compatibility | Yes | 5.4 | ||
| 125 | TigerVNC | Yes | Free | Both | Windows, macOS, Linux | 5.4 | |
| 126 | Remote Ripple | Yes | Free | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Yes | 5.4 | |
| 127 | Krfb | Yes | Free | Both | Linux | 5.4 | |
| 128 | WinConn | Free | Ubuntu Linux | 5.4 | |||
| 129 | Remotely | Free | desktop | 5.4 | |||
| 130 | Virtual Desktop | No | Windows, macOS, Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Play for Dream MR, Samsung Galaxy XR, Android | 5.4 | |||
| 131 | KRDC | Yes | Free | Linux | 5.4 | ||
| 132 | RDP Wrapper | Free | Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 | 5.4 | |||
| 133 | Microsoft Defender for Business | No | $3/user/mo | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | 0.0 | ||
| 134 | Windows File Recovery | Yes | Free | 0.0 |
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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