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Best Remote support tools in 2026

Remote support tools let you connect to and help another computer or device from a distance. This list covers software for Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, iOS and the web.

47 apps
Research read 16 Oct 2026
How the order is worked out

1

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.

9.3 Free plan Visit site
2

dualmon

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

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

7.7 Free plan · paid from $99/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
3

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.

7.7 Free plan · paid from $10/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
4

TeamViewer Remote
by TeamViewer Remote
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

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

7.6 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
5

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.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
6

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.

7.6 Free plan · paid from €8.39/mo (annual) · 21-day trial Visit site
7

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.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
8

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.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $199/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
9

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.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $11.88/mo (annual) Visit site
10

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.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo (annual) Visit site
11

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
12

AnyDesktops

Free plan AndroidLinuxWindows

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

7.4 Free plan Visit site
13

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.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
14

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.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
15

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.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $99/user · 30-day trial Visit site
16

AeroAdmin
by AeroAdmin
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

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

7.3 Free plan · paid from $69.90/user/yr Visit site
17

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.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $5/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
18

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.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $10 · 30-day trial Visit site
19

Telmetra

Free plan WebWindows

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

7.2 Free plan · paid from €2.50/mo Visit site
20

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.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
21

RealVNC Connect
by RealVNC Connect
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Choose RealVNC Connect if you need remote access across its supported desktop and mobile platforms, with features such as unattended access, file transfer and session recording.

7.2 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
22

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.

7.2 From €7.37/mo (annual) · 21-day trial Visit site
23

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.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
24

Snipping Tool
by Snipping Tool
Free plan Windows

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

6.9 Free plan Visit site
25

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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Compare the platforms you need, whether a free plan or trial is available, and whether the licence lets you read or change the code. Check paid prices, session limits and device support before choosing.

Questions

What platforms do remote support tools on this list run on?

Listed tools run on Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, iOS or the web. Check the specific tool for the platforms it supports.

Are free remote support tools available?

Yes. Tools on this list offer free plans, and MeshCentral, AnyDesktops and Microsoft Quick Assist list a free pricing model.

Do any tools offer a free trial?

Yes. Dualmon and AirDroid Remote Support list 14-day trials.

Can I read or change the source code?

Open-source code is offered by tools on this list. Check the individual tool's licence to confirm your rights and obligations.

What does freemium mean here?

Freemium means a free plan is available, with paid plans for additional access or features. Check the tool's pricing terms for details.

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