Best Remote Support Software in 2026
Updated
In short: TeamViewer Remote is ranked #1 of 47 as of 4 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 Splashtop at $2.50/mo.
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.
47 remote support software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
11 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 | 6.8 | |
| 2 | Zoho AssistWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $10/mo | 6.8 | |
| 3 | ManageEngine Remote Access PlusWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $6.25/mo | 6.7 | |
| 4 | RustDeskWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $11.88/mo | 6.7 | |
| 5 | DWServiceWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 6 | Getscreen.meWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $149/mo | 6.6 | |
| 7 | HelpWireWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $100/mo | 6.6 | |
| 8 | Iperius RemoteWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | €8.39/mo | 6.6 | |
| 9 | Remote UtilitiesWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $99/mo | 6.6 | |
| 10 | AeroAdminWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $5.83/mo | 6.4 | |
| 11 | AnyDesktopsWindows · Linux · Android | Two bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 12 | SplashtopWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | $2.50/mo | 5.8 |
| 13 | AnyDeskWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.7 |
| 14 | dualmonWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | $8.25/mo | 5.7 |
| 15 | RealVNC ConnectWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.7 |
| 16 | ShowMyPCWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | $5/mo | 5.7 |
| 17 | AirDroid Remote SupportWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 18 | LiteManagerWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 19 | MeshCentralWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 20 | Microsoft Quick AssistWeb · Windows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 21 | RemotelyWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 22 | SimpleHelpWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | $11.67/mo | 5.4 |
| 23 | Dameware Remote EverywhereWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | $81/mo | 5.3 |
| 24 | Matrix42 FastViewerWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | €45/mo | 5.3 |
| 25 | RemotePCWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
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Questions about this list
Which remote support software is ranked first on Freedom251?
TeamViewer Remote is ranked #1 of 47 with a score of 6.8. Zoho Assist is second and ManageEngine Remote Access Plus third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Splashtop has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.50/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. Paid placements never change a rank.