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Best Jump Desktop Alternatives in 2026

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15 unattended remote access software our editors would look at instead of Jump Desktop, in our ranking order.

6.7/10Editor score
Jump Desktop6.7 Visit Jump Desktop

Jump Desktop: Flexible unattended access across RDP, VNC, and Fluid, with free and team plans. Where it falls short: android availability is currently in transition.

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  1. Best forBusinesses using service-desk workflows

    A broad remote-access platform with service-desk integrations and a free starting point.

    • Session recording
    Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Our Zoho Assist verdict → Visit Zoho Assist
    7.3/10★★★★☆
    Visit Zoho Assist
  2. Best forMature teams needing broad integrations

    A broad remote-access suite for teams that need attended support and unattended control.

    • Session recording
    Free plan · 14-day trial Our TeamViewer Remote verdict → Visit TeamViewer
    6.3/10★★★☆☆
    Visit TeamViewer
  3. Best forIT teams needing deep technician tooling

    Deep technician tooling for unattended access, troubleshooting, auditing, and mobile support.

    • Session recording
    From $30/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Our ConnectWise ScreenConnect verdict → Visit ScreenConnect
    6.3/10★★★☆☆
    Visit ScreenConnect
  4. Best forOrganizations needing secure remote administration

    A broad remote-access platform with strong administration, recording, and deployment options.

    • Session recording
    From $16.90/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Our ISL Online verdict → Visit ISL Online
    6.3/10★★★☆☆
    Visit ISL Online
  5. Splashtop

    Best forTeams wanting affordable mainstream access

    Affordable cross-platform remote access with support, recording, and management features.

    • Session recording
    Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo (annual) Our Splashtop verdict → Visit Splashtop
    6.1/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Splashtop
  6. Best forSmall teams needing inexpensive administration

    Affordable remote access with broad platform coverage and separate device-based pricing.

    • Session recording
    Free plan · 14-day trial Our Getscreen.me verdict → Visit Getscreen.me
    7.3/10★★★★☆
    Visit Getscreen.me
  7. RemotePC

    Best forBudget-conscious multi-platform users

    A low-cost multi-platform option with unattended access, recording, and device management.

    • Session recording
    From $2.46/mo · 7-day trial Our RemotePC verdict → Visit RemotePC
    6.3/10★★★☆☆
    Visit RemotePC
  8. RustDesk

    Best forOpen-source teams needing self-hosting

    A flexible open-source choice for teams that need self-hosting and unattended access.

    • Session recording
    Free plan · paid from $11.88/mo (annual) Our RustDesk verdict → Visit RustDesk
    6.3/10★★★☆☆
    Visit RustDesk
  9. Best forSmall teams needing straightforward VNC access

    A straightforward VNC option with free personal use and paid team controls.

    • Session recording
    Free plan · 14-day trial Our RealVNC Connect verdict → Visit RealVNC
    6.1/10★★★☆☆
    Visit RealVNC
  10. Best forPer-device pricing with strong power controls

    A device-priced remote access service with broad power controls and mobile support.

    • Mobile access
    • Wake on LAN
    • Remote reboot
    From $3.99/mo · 14-day trial Our RemoteView verdict → Visit RemoteView
    8.8/10★★★★☆
    Visit RemoteView
  11. Apache Guacamole not yet scored

    Best forTechnical teams wanting free self-hosted access

    A free, open-source gateway for browser-based remote access across multiple protocols.

    • Session recording
    —not yet scored
    Try Apache Guacamole
  12. MeshCentral not yet scored

    Best forIT administrators wanting open-source control

    A broad, free remote-management platform for teams that want self-hosted control.

    • Session recording
    —not yet scored
    Visit MeshCentral
  13. DWService

    Best forLow-cost operators needing remote administration

    A low-cost, open-source option for unattended administration across major platforms.

    4.5/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit DWService
  14. Best forWindows-heavy teams wanting self-hosting options

    A feature-rich remote access tool with a valuable free plan and Windows depth.

    • Session recording
    Free plan · paid from $99/user · 30-day trial Our Remote Utilities verdict → Try Remote Utilities
    7.3/10★★★★☆
    Try Remote Utilities
  15. N-able Take Control not yet scored

    Best forMSP teams using N-able tools

    A capable remote-access suite for MSPs already working in the N-able ecosystem.

    • Session recording
    —not yet scored
    Visit N-able

Jump Desktop Alternatives: Common Questions

What is the best alternative to Jump Desktop?

Zoho Assist: #1 in our Unattended Remote Access Software ranking, with an editor score of 7.3 out of 10. A broad remote-access platform with service-desk integrations and a free starting point.

Is there a free alternative to Jump Desktop?

Yes. Zoho Assist, TeamViewer Remote, Splashtop, Getscreen.me and RustDesk have a free plan or a free tier (10 of the 15 alternatives on this page).

What is the cheapest paid alternative to Jump Desktop?

Of the alternatives here that publish a price, Splashtop starts lowest, at $6/user/mo.

Jump Desktop vs Each Alternative

#ToolFree planPaid fromDevice limitMobile accessFile transferWake on LANScore
9Jump DesktopYes$7.49/user/mo——Yes—6.7
1Zoho AssistYes———Yes—7.3
2TeamViewer RemoteYes———Yes—6.3
3ConnectWise ScreenConnectNo———Yes—6.3
4ISL OnlineNo$16.9/user/mo——Yes—6.3
5SplashtopYes$6/user/mo——Yes—6.1
6Getscreen.meYes———Yes—7.3
7RemotePCNo———Yes—6.3
8RustDeskYes———Yes—6.3
10RealVNC ConnectYes———Yes—6.1
11RemoteViewNo—10 devicesYesYesYes8.8
not scoredApache GuacamoleYesNone——Yes——
not scoredMeshCentralYesNone——Yes——
14DWServiceYes———Yes—4.5
15Remote UtilitiesYes———Yes—7.3
not scoredN-able Take ControlNo———Yes——

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026