Best Remote Desktop Software in 2026
Updated
In short: TeamViewer Remote is ranked #1 of 133 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of Zoho Assist and ManageEngine Remote Access Plus. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Zoho Assist. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Remote Desktop at $0.20/mo.
Remote desktop software can provide access to computers from elsewhere or support work across devices. Compare access mode and supported platforms, and check whether file transfer or session recording is included for the tasks you handle. Managed devices and mobile apps add further points of comparison, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help you assess cost. TeamViewer Remote, Zoho Assist, and ManageEngine Remote Access Plus are among the entries to weigh. Consider the computers and connection needs involved, then compare the listed capabilities with your use case.
133 remote desktop software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
22 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TeamViewer RemoteWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 8.4 | |
| 2 | Zoho AssistWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $10/mo | 8.3 | |
| 3 | ManageEngine Remote Access PlusWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $6.25/mo | 8.3 | |
| 4 | HopToDeskWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $13.25/mo | 8.2 | |
| 5 | Jump DesktopWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $7.49/mo | 8.1 | |
| 6 | Getscreen.meWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $149/mo | 8.0 | |
| 7 | Remote DesktopWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $0.20/mo | 8.0 | |
| 8 | Iperius RemoteWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | €8.39/mo | 8.0 | |
| 9 | Admin By Request Secure Remote AccessWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 7.9 | |
| 10 | DeskInWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $4.16/mo | 7.9 | |
| 11 | Remote UtilitiesWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $99/mo | 7.8 | |
| 12 | RustDeskWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $11.88/mo | 7.8 | |
| 13 | HelpWireWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $100/mo | 7.6 | |
| 14 | AweSunWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 7.5 | |
| 15 | AskLinkWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 7.5 | |
| 16 | LiteManagerWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 7.5 | |
| 17 | SpocDeskWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | ₹799/mo | 7.4 | |
| 18 | DWServiceWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 7.4 | |
| 19 | SplashtopWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | $2.50/mo | 7.3 |
| 20 | AnyDeskWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 7.3 |
| 21 | ThinLincWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $10.17/mo | 7.3 | |
| 22 | FlashDeskWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 7.3 | |
| 23 | RealVNC ConnectWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 7.2 |
| 24 | RemioWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 7.2 | |
| 25 | WorksLinkWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $28/mo | 7.2 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Access mode | Supported platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TeamViewer Remote | 8.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS |
| 2 | Zoho Assist | 8.3 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, Raspberry Pi, web browser |
| 3 | ManageEngine Remote Access Plus | 8.3 | Free plan | $6.25/mo | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web |
| 4 | HopToDesk | 8.2 | Free plan | $13.25/mo | Yes | Free | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Raspberry Pi, FreeBSD, ChromeOS, browser |
| 5 | Jump Desktop | 8.1 | Free plan | $7.49/mo | Yes | $7.49/user/mo | both | web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux |
| 6 | Getscreen.me | 8.0 | Free plan | $149/mo | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, web browser |
| 7 | Remote Desktop | 8.0 | Free plan | $0.20/mo | Yes | Free | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, Raspberry Pi |
| 8 | Iperius Remote | 8.0 | Free plan | €8.39/mo | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| 9 | Admin By Request Secure Remote Access | 7.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| 10 | DeskIn | 7.9 | Free plan | $4.16/mo | Yes | Free | both | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| 11 | Remote Utilities | 7.8 | Free plan | $99/mo | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| 12 | RustDesk | 7.8 | Free plan | $11.88/mo | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web |
| 13 | HelpWire | 7.6 | Free plan | $100/mo | Yes | — | — | desktop |
| 14 | AweSun | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| 15 | AskLink | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
| 16 | LiteManager | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| 17 | SpocDesk | 7.4 | Free plan | ₹799/mo | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
| 18 | DWService | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, web browser |
| 19 | Splashtop | 7.3 | No | $2.50/mo | Yes | $6/user/mo | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Android |
| 20 | AnyDesk | 7.3 | No | — | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, web browser |
| 21 | ThinLinc | 7.3 | Free plan | $10.17/mo | Yes | — | — | Windows, macOS, Linux, web browsers |
| 22 | FlashDesk | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
| 23 | RealVNC Connect | 7.2 | No | — | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi OS, iOS/iPadOS, Android |
| 24 | Remio | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android |
| 25 | WorksLink | 7.2 | Free plan | $28/mo | Yes | — | both | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
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Questions about this list
Which remote desktop software is ranked first on Freedom251?
TeamViewer Remote is ranked #1 of 133 with a score of 8.4. Zoho Assist is second and ManageEngine Remote Access Plus third.
How many of these have a free plan?
22 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Remote Desktop has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.20/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.