Free alternatives to Citrix DaaS

The 12 closest to Citrix DaaS

1. 

   Royal TS

   Connection manager for RDP, SSH, VNC and web sessions

   Free plan · from €49 one-time

   What is free: Lite edition at €0: up to 10 connections, 10 credentials and 1 document.

   • Royal TS has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
   • Only Royal TS lists an iOS app.
   • Only Citrix DaaS lists a web app.
   • Only Citrix DaaS lists a Linux app.
   Royal TS pricing and details
2. 

   Level

   Remote monitoring and management priced per managed device

   Free plan · from $2/mo

   What is free: The first 10 devices are free with every feature included and no time limit.

   • Level has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
   • Only Citrix DaaS lists an Android app.
   Level pricing and details
3. 

   Xshell

   SSH terminal for Windows with session, tab and file managers

   Free plan · from $119/yr

   What is free: Free license for personal and educational (non-commercial) use of Xshell and Xftp; business use needs a paid license.

   • Xshell has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
   • Only Citrix DaaS lists a web app.
   • Only Citrix DaaS lists macOS, Linux and Android apps.
   • Xshell can be bought with a one-time purchase.
   Xshell pricing and details
4. 

   Tactical RMM

   Source-available RMM with remote control, scripting and patching

   Free plan · from $55/mo

   What is free: Core features are free to self-host; Mac and Linux agents, code-signed Windows agents, reporting and SSO need a paid tier.

   • Tactical RMM has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
   • Only Citrix DaaS lists an Android app.
   • Tactical RMM is self-hostable, according to its own site.
   • Tactical RMM also covers reports.
   Tactical RMM pricing and details
5. 

   Getscreen.me

   Browser-based remote access for IT teams, with a free two-device plan

   Free plan · from $4.17/mo

   What is free: Permanent access to 2 devices for one technician, with unlimited session time, file transfers up to 50 MB, multi-monitor support and chat. No Quick Support sessions for clients.

   • Getscreen.me has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
   • Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
   • Getscreen.me is self-hostable, according to its own site.
   • Getscreen.me can be bought with a one-time purchase.
   Getscreen.me pricing and details
6. 

   TeamViewer

   Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only

   Free plan · from $619.99/yr

   What is free: Free for personal use only: helping friends and family and reaching your own devices. Commercial use needs a paid licence.

   • TeamViewer has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
   • Only TeamViewer lists an iOS app.
   • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
   • Citrix DaaS also covers workflow automation.
   TeamViewer pricing and details
7. 

   AnyDesk

   Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business

   Free plan

   What is free: Free for personal, non-commercial use. Sessions on the free version time out and have to be restarted; a paid licence removes the time limit.

   • AnyDesk has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
   • Only AnyDesk lists an iOS app.
   • Only Citrix DaaS lists a web app.
   • AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
   AnyDesk pricing and details
8. 

   Splashtop

   Remote access to your own computers, plus separate IT support plans

   Free plan · from $23.99/yr

   What is free: Splashtop Personal is free for non-commercial use on your local home network, for up to 2 computers. Reaching them from outside the home network needs the Anywhere Access Pack.

   • Splashtop has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
   • Only Splashtop lists an iOS app.
   • Only Citrix DaaS lists a web app.
   • Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
   Splashtop pricing and details
9. 

   RustDesk

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

   Free plan · from $11.88/mo

   What is free: The client and the open-source server are free: use RustDesk's public relay servers or host your own server, with online status and community support.

   • RustDesk has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
   • Only RustDesk lists an iOS app.
   • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
   • Citrix DaaS also covers workflow automation.
   RustDesk pricing and details
10. 

    Chrome Remote Desktop

    Google's free remote access to your own computers from a browser

    Free

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Chrome Remote Desktop has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists an iOS app.
    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
    • Citrix DaaS also covers workflow automation.
    Chrome Remote Desktop pricing and details
11. 

    Parsec

    Low-latency remote desktop for games and creative work

    Free plan · from $8.33/mo

    What is free: Personal Use is free for non-commercial use: low-latency 60 FPS desktop capture, link sharing, keyboard, mouse and gamepad support and encrypted peer-to-peer connections, on one monitor.

    • Parsec has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
    • Citrix DaaS also covers workflow automation.
    Parsec pricing and details
12. 

    Jump Desktop

    Remote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan

    Free plan · from $14.99 one-time

    What is free: Free on Windows, Android and the web, with unlimited computers and connections, up to 480 fps, one virtual display, 4:4:4 color, game controllers and privacy mode.

    • Jump Desktop has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
    • Only Jump Desktop lists an iOS app.
    • Jump Desktop can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Citrix DaaS also covers workflow automation.
    Jump Desktop pricing and details

Common questions

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