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Best Remote Support Software in 2026

Remote support software is used to connect to devices and assist people from a distance. Compared on concurrent sessions and included technician seats, the entries also list capabilities such as multi-monitor support, session recording, and session transfer. TeamViewer Remote, Zoho Assist, and ManageEngine Remote Access Plus are options to assess against your support workflow. Unattended access and supported platforms can help clarify how a connection may be handled, while free plans and paid starting prices add cost context. Consider the number of technicians and sessions you need to support as you compare.

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    DWService

    by DWService
    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Choose DWService if you want remote access across desktop, mobile, and web platforms with file transfer, and the free plan’s 6 Mbps maximum bandwidth suits your needs.

    9.2 Free plan Visit site
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    AirDroid Remote Support

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    AirDroid Remote Support combines remote-control tools with session records and listed security features. Check device-specific control limits and plan capacity against the intended support workload.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $199/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
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    AnyDesk

    by AnyDesk
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Choose AnyDesk if you need remote desktop access across a mix of operating systems and value file transfer or session recording.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    AeroAdmin

    by AeroAdmin
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    AeroAdmin includes remote access, file transfer, and session recording, with different endpoint and session allowances across plans.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $69.90/user/yr Visit site
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    dualmon

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Choose dualmon if remote access, remote support, and online meetings belong in one service across desktop, mobile, and web.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $99/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
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    AnyDesktops

    Free plan AndroidLinuxWindows

    AnyDesktops brings attended and unattended remote access together with host-controlled permissions and a device address book.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Getscreen.me

    by Getscreen.me
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Choose Getscreen.me if you need browser-based remote access with session tools, Android control, or a self-hosted option.

    7.5 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    HelpWire

    by HelpWire
    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

    HelpWire covers remote support and unattended access with a client portal and team permissions. Its free limits and early-access status matter for teams assessing capacity or planning for paid use.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Iperius Remote

    by Iperius Remote
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Iperius Remote combines remote support, administration, and collaboration tools, with paid licensing based on concurrent connections.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from €8.39/mo (annual) · 21-day trial Visit site
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    LiteManager

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Pick LiteManager for remote administration with a 30-computer free tier, broad platform support, deployment controls, and extensive security settings.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $10 · 30-day trial Visit site
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    ManageEngine Remote Access Plus

    by ManageEngine Remote Access Plus
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Remote Access Plus offers free coverage for 10 devices and paid cloud or on-premises options. Check the stated capacity and billing term for the specific plan before choosing.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $10/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    MeshCentral

    Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4

    Choose MeshCentral if you want free, open-source remote device management that you can self-host, with browser access and multi-user controls.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Microsoft Quick Assist

    Free plan MacWebWindows

    Choose Quick Assist for free, attended computer help when the person sharing the device can approve the connection and any control request.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Remote Utilities

    by Remote Utilities
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Remote Utilities combines desktop and mobile access with file transfer and session recording. Compare each plan's device capacity and the listed billing terms; SITE's price is not shown.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $99/user · 30-day trial Visit site
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    RustDesk

    by RustDesk
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    RustDesk offers a free open-source plan alongside annually billed plans with stated user and device limits. Customized V2 also lists a charge for each additional concurrent connection.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $11.88/mo (annual) Visit site
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    ShowMyPC

    by ShowMyPC
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    ShowMyPC offers broad platform support, file transfer and session recording, with paid plans organized around PC counts. Compare those limits with the Select plan’s listed features before choosing.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $5/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Splashtop

    by Splashtop
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Choose Splashtop for remote access across computers and mobile devices, with plans that cover individuals, teams, remote support and education.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Supremo

    by Supremo
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Choose Supremo if you need remote endpoint support with file transfer, unattended access, and options for branded client distribution.

    7.0 From €7.37/mo (annual) · 21-day trial Visit site
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    TeamViewer Remote

    by TeamViewer Remote
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    TeamViewer Remote combines remote connections with file transfer, recording, mobile access, and device controls.

    7.0 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Remotely

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Remotely combines remote control, device scripting, alerts, and configurable recording in a self-hosted tool.

    6.9 Open source Visit site
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    Zoho Assist

    by Zoho Assist
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Zoho Assist combines remote access with session tools and visual guidance across a broad range of platforms.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Telmetra

    Free plan WebWindows

    Choose Telmetra if you support Windows devices and want remote control, monitoring, update status, and backup functions in one console.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from €2.50/mo Visit site
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    Snipping Tool

    by Snipping Tool
    Free plan Windows

    Snipping Tool covers image and video capture, annotation, and local OCR in a free Windows utility.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    UltraVNC

    by UltraVNC
    Free plan Self-hostedWindows

    UltraVNC pairs Windows remote control with file transfer and several connection options. Consider its Windows focus and chat limitation when deciding whether it fits your setup.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    BeyondTrust Remote Support

    by BeyondTrust Remote Support
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Choose BeyondTrust Remote Support if your organization needs controlled remote access across varied devices, with technician workflows and auditing.

    6.5 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site

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