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AweSun alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best AweSun alternative for most people is RustDesk (3.0 GPA), third in our ranking of remote desktop apps. It's also the best free one.
AweSun compared with 5 alternatives: AnyDesk, ToDesk, RustDesk, TeamViewer and Splashtop.
AweSun has a free plan. Paid plans start at $33.35 per device / year. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AweSunThis tool | Free plan · from $33.35/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| AnyDesk | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ToDesk | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| RustDesk | Free plan · from $11.88/mo | Yes | Web, 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 |
Price against what you get
AweSun starts at $2.78 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Splashtop.
TeamViewer scores higher without starting lower.
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 AweSun
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 AweSun does.
Suits: Reaching your own home or work computer at no cost for personal use
ToDesk
Remote desktop control with a free personal tier
- ToDesk starts at ¥158 per year (¥13.2 per month), billed annually; priced in yuan.
- ToDesk also lists a web app and a Linux app.
- ToDesk also covers screenshots.
Suits: Personal remote access to a home or office computer
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 AweSun does.
Suits: People who want a free remote desktop app for their own computers
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 AweSun 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 AweSun does.
Suits: Reaching a home computer from the couch at no cost, or from anywhere for a small yearly fee
Limits worth knowing in AweSun
- The pricing page does not say what the free plan limits, so its caps are unconfirmed.
- Pro and Game are priced per device per year, and the discount for 2 or more devices is the only volume pricing shown.
- The site's English pages are marked as AI-translated from the original.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to AweSun?
The alternatives to AweSun in this directory are AnyDesk, ToDesk, RustDesk, TeamViewer and Splashtop. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AweSun.
Is there a free alternative to AweSun?
Yes. AnyDesk, ToDesk, RustDesk, TeamViewer and Splashtop have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which AweSun alternatives work on Linux?
The AweSun listing does not include a Linux app. AnyDesk, ToDesk, RustDesk, TeamViewer and Splashtop list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to AweSun?
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.