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Open-source alternatives to Citrix DaaS

Citrix DaaS is not described as open source on its own site. 17 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Citrix DaaS's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All of them are free or have a free plan.

17 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Citrix DaaS

  1. RustDesk

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

    • 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

  2. UltraVNC

    Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers

    • UltraVNC has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
    • Only Citrix DaaS lists a web app.
    • Only Citrix DaaS lists macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • UltraVNC is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    UltraVNC pricing and details

  3. TightVNC

    Free VNC remote desktop for Windows, with paid Pro encryption

    • TightVNC has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
    • Only Citrix DaaS lists a web app.
    • Only Citrix DaaS lists macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • TightVNC is open source, according to its own site.
    TightVNC pricing and details

  4. mRemoteNG

    Free tabbed connection manager for RDP, VNC and SSH on Windows

    • mRemoteNG has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
    • Only Citrix DaaS lists a web app.
    • Only Citrix DaaS lists macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • mRemoteNG is open source, according to its own site.
    mRemoteNG pricing and details

  5. Remmina

    Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH

    • Remmina has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
    • Only Citrix DaaS lists a web app.
    • Only Citrix DaaS lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
    • Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
    Remmina pricing and details

  6. Apache Guacamole

    Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway

    • Apache Guacamole has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
    • Only Citrix DaaS lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Citrix DaaS also covers workflow automation.
    Apache Guacamole pricing and details

  7. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

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

  8. Moonlight

    Open-source client for streaming PC games to other devices

    • Moonlight has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
    • Only Moonlight lists an iOS app.
    • Only Citrix DaaS lists a web app.
    • Moonlight is open source, according to its own site.
    Moonlight pricing and details

  9. HopToDesk

    Free open-source remote desktop with a paid device dashboard

    • HopToDesk has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
    • Only HopToDesk lists an iOS app.
    • HopToDesk is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • HopToDesk also covers file sharing and help desk.
    HopToDesk pricing and details

  10. Sunshine

    Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight clients

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

  11. TigerVNC

    Free open-source VNC client and server for Linux, Windows and macOS

    • TigerVNC has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
    • Only Citrix DaaS lists a web app.
    • Only Citrix DaaS lists an Android app.
    • TigerVNC is open source, according to its own site.
    TigerVNC pricing and details

  12. DWService

    Free browser-based remote access to computers via an agent

    • DWService has a free plan. Citrix DaaS does not.
    • Only Citrix DaaS lists an Android app.
    • DWService is open source, according to its own site.
    • Citrix DaaS also covers workflow automation.
    DWService pricing and details

5 more that are open source

All 17 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Citrix DaaS?

Yes. RustDesk, UltraVNC, TightVNC, mRemoteNG, Remmina, Apache Guacamole, MeshCentral, Moonlight and 9 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Citrix DaaS open source?

Citrix DaaS is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 Citrix DaaS: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.