Ranked list · 2026

The 12 Best Remote Desktop in 2026

Ranked by a blend of community upvotes and verified user-review ratings — the top remote desktop our community recommends.

1
AweSun
Free cross-platform remote desktop tool for work, gaming, and creative access from any device.
Freemium
Best for: Individuals wanting a free, low-latency remote desktop tool that also works well for gaming.
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2
Termius
A modern SSH client that syncs hosts, keys, and snippets across desktop and mobile.
Freemium
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3
Iperius Remote
Italian remote desktop and support software with unattended access and HIPAA/GDPR-compliant encryption.
Freemium
Best for: Small IT teams needing affordable, GDPR/HIPAA-compliant remote support with unattended access.
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4
LogMeIn Central
Secure remote access and device management for teams
Freemium
Best for: IT admins and support teams needing secure, web‑based remote management
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5
TeamViewer
Secure remote access and support for any device, anywhere.
Freemium
Best for: IT teams and remote support pros needing secure cross‑platform access
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6
LogMeIn Rescue
Instant remote support for IT teams and help desks
Paid (Subscription)
Best for: Enterprises and MSPs needing secure, ticket‑integrated remote support
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7
RustDesk
Self-hosted remote desktop alternative to TeamViewer
Free
Best for: IT pros seeking control and security
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8
Splashtop
Secure remote access and support software for individuals, teams, and IT departments.
Paid (Subscription)
Best for: IT teams and remote workers who need reliable, high-performance access to unattended computers.
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9
Chrome Remote Desktop
Google's free tool for remotely accessing a computer or sharing your screen.
Free
Best for: Anyone who wants free, no-frills remote access to their own PC or to help someone remotely.
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10
Parsec
Low-latency remote desktop for gaming and creative work
Freemium
Best for: Gamers and content creators
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11
NoMachine
A high-performance remote desktop tool built on NoMachine's own NX protocol.
Freemium
Best for: People who want faster, lower-latency remote desktop performance than typical VNC tools, especially across Windows/Mac/Linux.
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12
ConnectWise Automate
Automate IT tasks and boost team efficiency with powerful RMM.
Paid (Subscription)
Best for: MSPs and enterprise IT teams requiring extensive automation and ConnectWise integration
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