Alternatives · Remote Desktop
HopToDesk alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best HopToDesk alternative for most people is RustDesk (3.0 GPA), third in our ranking of remote desktop apps. It's also the best free one.
HopToDesk compared with 5 alternatives: AnyDesk, RustDesk, TeamViewer, RemotePC and Splashtop.
HopToDesk has a free plan. Paid plans start at $159 per year for up to 120 devices ($15 per month billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HopToDeskThis tool | Free plan · from $159/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| AnyDesk | Free plan | Yes | 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 |
| RemotePC | Free trial · from $2.46/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Splashtop | Free plan · from $23.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
HopToDesk starts at $13.25 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Splashtop.
RustDesk and RemotePC start lower without scoring higher.
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 HopToDesk
AnyDesk
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business
- AnyDesk lists no web app, which HopToDesk has.
- AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- AnyDesk does not cover file sharing and help desk, which HopToDesk does.
Suits: Reaching your own home or work computer at no cost for personal use
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 is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- RustDesk does not cover file sharing and help desk, which HopToDesk 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 does not cover file sharing and help desk, which HopToDesk does.
Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost
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.
- RemotePC has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike HopToDesk.
- RemotePC also covers screen recording.
- RemotePC does not cover file sharing and help desk, which HopToDesk does.
Suits: Individuals reaching one home or office computer for a few dollars a year
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 lists no web app, which HopToDesk has.
- Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Splashtop does not cover file sharing and help desk, which HopToDesk does.
Suits: Reaching a home computer from the couch at no cost, or from anywhere for a small yearly fee
Limits worth knowing in HopToDesk
- The device limit sets the price: Free covers 3 devices, Pro 120 to 350, Business 500 to 2,000.
- SSO, zero-touch rollout and monitoring runbooks need the Business plan.
- The AI Assistant is billed per task from a prepaid balance, from about $0.05 a task, and paid plans start with $5 of credit.
- Multi-tenant MSP features and unlimited devices are on the quote-only Enterprise & MSP plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to HopToDesk?
The alternatives to HopToDesk in this directory are AnyDesk, RustDesk, TeamViewer, RemotePC and Splashtop. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HopToDesk.
Is there a free alternative to HopToDesk?
Yes. AnyDesk, RustDesk, TeamViewer and Splashtop have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.