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GNOME Remote Desktop vs Zoho Assist

Both stand on remote desktop software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

GNOME Remote Desktop

Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted

GNOME Remote Desktop covers several Linux remote-access modes, with backend-specific limits to consider. Its security setup and network guidance matter when planning deployment.

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Zoho Assist combines remote access with session tools and visual guidance across a broad range of platforms. Its free plan is small, so check the listed device and technician allowance against your needs.

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The facts

	GNOME Remote Desktop	Zoho Assist
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Self-hosted	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Remote Support - Standard: $10 a month
Plans published	1	13
Maker	Not published	Zoho Assist
Website	gitlab.gnome.org	zoho.com
On remote desktop software	#2 of 135	#6 of 135

GNOME Remote Desktop: what it does well

Free and open source under GNU GPL v2 or later
Provides both RDP and VNC backends
Supports headless multi-user login over RDP
GNOME 50 adds HiDPI scaling and camera redirection

What to know first

Operating modes are not supported by both backends equally
Multi-user headless remote login is RDP-only
RDP connections require a TLS key and certificate
Project cautions against public-internet firewall access

Zoho Assist: what it does well

Supports attended, on-demand, and unattended access.
Works across desktop, mobile, browser, and Raspberry Pi.
On-demand sessions require no prior downloads.
Plans can be changed or canceled at any time.

What to know first

Free plan is limited to one technician and five devices.
Remote Support Standard costs $10 a month billed annually.
Enterprise Support is needed for 24/7 technical assistance.

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