MobaXterm alternatives · Remote Desktop
Self-hosted alternatives to MobaXterm
The MobaXterm listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 18 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
MobaXterm has a free plan. Paid plans start at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates. 14 of them are free or have a free plan.
18 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to MobaXterm
- Free
Tabby
Configurable terminal with built-in SSH, Telnet and serial clients
- Tabby is free. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
- Only Tabby lists a web app.
- Only Tabby lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Tabby is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
UltraVNC
Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers
- UltraVNC is free. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
- UltraVNC is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
Getscreen.me
Browser-based remote access for IT teams, with a free two-device plan
- Getscreen.me starts at $4.17 per technician / month, billed annually, plus a charge per device. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
- Only Getscreen.me lists a web app.
- Only Getscreen.me lists macOS, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
- Free plan
AnyDesk
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business
- Only AnyDesk lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- MobaXterm also covers file sharing.
- 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. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
- Only Splashtop lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- MobaXterm also covers file sharing.
- 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). MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
- Only RustDesk lists a web app.
- Only RustDesk lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $30/mo
ScreenConnect
Remote support for IT teams and MSPs, priced per concurrent technician
- ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence). MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
- MobaXterm has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ScreenConnect lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan
Remote Utilities
Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option
- Only Remote Utilities lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Remote Utilities is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- MobaXterm also covers file sharing.
- Free trial · from $24.50/yr
NoMachine
Self-hosted remote desktop sold as yearly server subscriptions
- NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer). MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
- MobaXterm has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NoMachine lists a web app.
- Only NoMachine lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Free trial · from $370/mo
SolarWinds Dameware
Remote support software for IT teams, sold as three products
- SolarWinds Dameware starts at $370 (Mini Remote Control, no monthly fees); billing basis not stated. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
- MobaXterm has a free plan. SolarWinds Dameware does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only SolarWinds Dameware lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- SolarWinds Dameware is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
Apache Guacamole
Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway
- Apache Guacamole is free. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
- Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
- Only MobaXterm lists a Windows app.
- Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
MeshCentral
Self-hosted open-source remote device management site
- MeshCentral is free. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
- Only MeshCentral lists a web app.
- Only MeshCentral lists Linux and macOS apps.
- MeshCentral is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
6 more that can be self-hosted
All 18 in one tableCommon questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to MobaXterm?
Yes. Tabby, UltraVNC, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, ScreenConnect, Remote Utilities and 10 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can MobaXterm be self-hosted?
The MobaXterm listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these remote desktop apps are free?
Tabby, UltraVNC, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, Remote Utilities, Apache Guacamole and 6 more 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 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 MobaXterm: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.