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Open-source alternatives to AnyDesk

AnyDesk is not described as open source on its own site. 9 of the 35 other remote desktop apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

AnyDesk's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All of them are free or have a free plan.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from AnyDesk

  1. RustDesk

    Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server

    • Only RustDesk lists a web app.
    • RustDesk is open source, according to its own site.
    RustDesk vs AnyDeskRustDesk pricing and details

  2. Apache Guacamole

    Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway

    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • Only AnyDesk lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source, according to its own site.
    Apache Guacamole pricing and details

  3. UltraVNC

    Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers

    • Only AnyDesk lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • UltraVNC is open source, according to its own site.
    • UltraVNC also covers file sharing.
    UltraVNC pricing and details

  4. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

    • Only MeshCentral lists a web app.
    • Only AnyDesk lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MeshCentral is open source, according to its own site.
    MeshCentral pricing and details

  5. TightVNC

    Free VNC remote desktop for Windows, with paid Pro encryption

    • Only AnyDesk lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • TightVNC is open source, according to its own site.
    • AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TightVNC pricing and details

  6. mRemoteNG

    Free tabbed connection manager for RDP, VNC and SSH on Windows

    • Only AnyDesk lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • mRemoteNG is open source, according to its own site.
    • AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    mRemoteNG pricing and details

  7. Remmina

    Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH

    • Only AnyDesk lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
    • AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Remmina pricing and details

  8. Moonlight

    Open-source client for streaming PC games to other devices

    • Moonlight is open source, according to its own site.
    • AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Moonlight pricing and details

  9. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tailscale also covers vPN.
    • AnyDesk also covers remote desktop.
    Tailscale pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to AnyDesk?

Yes. RustDesk, Apache Guacamole, UltraVNC, MeshCentral, TightVNC, mRemoteNG, Remmina, Moonlight and 1 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is AnyDesk open source?

AnyDesk is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to AnyDesk: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.