Alternatives · Remote Desktop
AnyViewer alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best AnyViewer alternative for most people is RustDesk (3.0 GPA), third in our ranking of remote desktop apps. It's also the best free one.
AnyViewer compared with 7 alternatives: AnyDesk, TeamViewer, Splashtop, RustDesk, RemotePC and 2 more.
AnyViewer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.58 per month, billed at $42.96 yearly. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnyViewerThis tool | Free plan · from $3.58/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| AnyDesk | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| TeamViewer | Free plan · from $619.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Splashtop | Free plan · from $23.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| RustDesk | Free plan · from $11.88/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| RemotePC | Free trial · from $2.46/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| AirDroid | Free plan · from $2.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Iperius Remote | Free plan · from €8.39/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
AnyViewer starts at $3.58 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Splashtop and RemotePC.
TeamViewer and Iperius Remote score higher without starting lower. AirDroid starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from AnyViewer
AnyDesk
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business
- AnyDesk also lists a Linux app.
- AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- AnyDesk does not cover file sharing, which AnyViewer does.
Suits: Reaching your own home or work computer at no cost for personal use
TeamViewer
Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only
- TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store).
- TeamViewer also lists a web app and a Linux app.
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- TeamViewer does not cover file sharing, which AnyViewer does.
Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost
Splashtop
Remote access to your own computers, plus separate IT support plans
- Splashtop starts at $23.99 per year for personal use; business plans from $6 / month, billed annually.
- Splashtop also lists a Linux app.
- Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Splashtop does not cover file sharing, which AnyViewer does.
Suits: Reaching a home computer from the couch at no cost, or from anywhere for a small yearly fee
RustDesk
Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server
- RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
- RustDesk also lists a web app and a Linux app.
- RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- RustDesk does not cover file sharing, which AnyViewer does.
Suits: People who want a free remote desktop app for their own computers
RemotePC
Low-cost remote access to your own computers, from IDrive
- RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
- RemotePC has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike AnyViewer.
- RemotePC also lists a web app and a Linux app.
- RemotePC also covers screen recording.
- RemotePC does not cover file sharing, which AnyViewer does.
Suits: Individuals reaching one home or office computer for a few dollars a year
AirDroid
Control and transfer files to a phone from a computer
- AirDroid starts at $2.50 per month, billed annually ($3.99 billed monthly).
- AirDroid also lists a web app.
Suits: Moving files between an Android phone and a computer without a cable
Iperius Remote
Remote desktop and support software priced by connections
- Iperius Remote starts at €8.39 per month, billed annually, VAT excluded.
- Iperius Remote also lists a Linux app.
- Iperius Remote is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Home users reaching a personal PC, since the free version needs no registration
Limits worth knowing in AnyViewer
- The free plan allows only 2 simultaneous sessions and 100 MB per file.
- Privacy mode, high-speed file transfer and mobile device remote control need a paid plan.
- The download pages list Windows, macOS, iOS and Android; no Linux client is listed.
- Prices shown are for yearly billing; Professional's 3- and 6-year terms renew at the yearly rate.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to AnyViewer?
The alternatives to AnyViewer in this directory are AnyDesk, TeamViewer, Splashtop, RustDesk, RemotePC, AirDroid and Iperius Remote. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AnyViewer.
Is there a free alternative to AnyViewer?
Yes. AnyDesk, TeamViewer, Splashtop, RustDesk, AirDroid and Iperius Remote have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which AnyViewer alternatives work on Linux?
The AnyViewer listing does not include a Linux app. AnyDesk, TeamViewer, Splashtop, RustDesk, RemotePC and Iperius Remote list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to AnyViewer?
RustDesk is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.