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Chrome Remote Desktop alternatives
Chrome Remote Desktop compared with 6 alternatives: RustDesk, AnyDesk, TeamViewer, Splashtop, Jump Desktop and 1 more.
Chrome Remote Desktop is free to use. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome Remote DesktopThis tool | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| RustDesk | Free plan · from $11.88/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, 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 |
| Jump Desktop | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| RemotePC | Free trial · from $2.46/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Chrome Remote Desktop has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
TeamViewer, Splashtop and RemotePC score 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 Chrome Remote Desktop
- Free plan · from $11.88/mo
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). Chrome Remote Desktop is free.
- Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
- RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a free remote desktop app for their own computers
- Free plan
AnyDesk
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business
- Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a web app.
- Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
- AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Reaching your own home or work computer at no cost for personal use
- Free plan · from $619.99/yr
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). Chrome Remote Desktop is free.
- Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost
- Free plan · from $23.99/yr
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. Chrome Remote Desktop is free.
- Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a web app.
- Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
- Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Reaching a home computer from the couch at no cost, or from anywhere for a small yearly fee
- Free plan · from $14.99 one-time
Jump Desktop
Remote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan
- Jump Desktop starts at $14.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad app); Teams from $7.99 per user / month, yearly. Chrome Remote Desktop is free.
- Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
- Jump Desktop can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac or iPad owners who would rather pay once than subscribe
- Free trial · from $2.46/mo
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. Chrome Remote Desktop is free.
- Chrome Remote Desktop has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
- RemotePC also covers screen recording.
Suits: Individuals reaching one home or office computer for a few dollars a year
Limits worth knowing in Chrome Remote Desktop
- Google sells no paid or business version; help comes from its help pages and the Chrome Help Forum rather than a support team.
- When you share your computer, you have to confirm every 30 minutes that sharing should continue, and each support code works only once.
- Only Windows, Mac and Linux computers can be set up for access; the phone and tablet apps connect to computers but cannot be reached themselves.
- On a work or school account an administrator may block or limit it.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Chrome Remote Desktop?
The alternatives to Chrome Remote Desktop in this directory are RustDesk, AnyDesk, TeamViewer, Splashtop, Jump Desktop and RemotePC. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Chrome Remote Desktop.
Is there a free alternative to Chrome Remote Desktop?
Yes. RustDesk, AnyDesk, TeamViewer, Splashtop and Jump Desktop have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Chrome Remote Desktop?
RustDesk is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.