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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Chrome Remote Desktop

The Chrome Remote Desktop listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 5 of the 35 other remote desktop apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Chrome Remote Desktop is free to use. 4 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Chrome Remote Desktop

  1. 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.
    TeamViewer vs Chrome Remote DesktopTeamViewer pricing and details

  2. RealVNC Connect

    Remote access from the makers of VNC, with end-to-end encryption

    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a web app.
    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    RealVNC Connect pricing and details

  3. GoToMyPC

    Remote access to your own Windows or Mac computer

    • GoToMyPC starts at $28 per computer / month (Corporate); Personal $35. Chrome Remote Desktop is free.
    • Chrome Remote Desktop has a free plan. GoToMyPC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
    • GoToMyPC is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    GoToMyPC pricing and details

  4. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month. Chrome Remote Desktop is free.
    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a web app.
    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
    • Tailscale is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Tailscale pricing and details

  5. ZeroTier

    Peer-to-peer virtual networks for devices, servers and sites

    • ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices. Chrome Remote Desktop is free.
    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a web app.
    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
    • ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    ZeroTier pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Chrome Remote Desktop?

Yes. TeamViewer, RealVNC Connect, GoToMyPC, Tailscale and ZeroTier are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Chrome Remote Desktop end-to-end encrypted?

The Chrome Remote Desktop listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

TeamViewer, RealVNC Connect, Tailscale and ZeroTier are free or have a free plan.

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 Chrome Remote Desktop: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.