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Self-hosted alternatives to NinjaOne

The NinjaOne 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.

NinjaOne is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $1.50 to $3.75 per endpoint / month, by volume; quote required. 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 NinjaOne

  1. ScreenConnect

    Remote support for IT teams and MSPs, priced per concurrent technician

    • ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence). NinjaOne starts at $1.50 to $3.75 per endpoint / month, by volume; quote required.
    • Only ScreenConnect lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only NinjaOne lists a web app.
    • ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  2. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

    • MeshCentral is free. NinjaOne starts at $1.50 to $3.75 per endpoint / month, by volume; quote required.
    • MeshCentral has a free plan. NinjaOne does not, though it has a free trial.
    • MeshCentral is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • NinjaOne also covers workflow automation.
  3. 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. NinjaOne starts at $1.50 to $3.75 per endpoint / month, by volume; quote required.
    • Splashtop has a free plan. NinjaOne does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Splashtop lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only NinjaOne lists a web app.
  4. Tactical RMM

    Source-available RMM with remote control, scripting and patching

    • Tactical RMM starts at $55 per month for up to 199 endpoints, self-hosted. NinjaOne starts at $1.50 to $3.75 per endpoint / month, by volume; quote required.
    • Tactical RMM has a free plan. NinjaOne does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Tactical RMM is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tactical RMM also covers reports.
  5. 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. NinjaOne starts at $1.50 to $3.75 per endpoint / month, by volume; quote required.
    • Getscreen.me has a free plan. NinjaOne does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists an Android app.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
  6. AnyDesk

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

    • AnyDesk has a free plan. NinjaOne does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AnyDesk lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only NinjaOne lists a web app.
    • AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  7. 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). NinjaOne starts at $1.50 to $3.75 per endpoint / month, by volume; quote required.
    • RustDesk has a free plan. NinjaOne does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RustDesk lists Android and iOS apps.
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  8. Remote Utilities

    Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option

    • Remote Utilities has a free plan. NinjaOne does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Remote Utilities lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only NinjaOne lists a web app.
    • Remote Utilities is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  9. NoMachine

    Self-hosted remote desktop sold as yearly server subscriptions

    • NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer). NinjaOne starts at $1.50 to $3.75 per endpoint / month, by volume; quote required.
    • Only NoMachine lists iOS and Android apps.
    • NoMachine is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • NinjaOne also covers workflow automation.
  10. 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. NinjaOne starts at $1.50 to $3.75 per endpoint / month, by volume; quote required.
    • Only SolarWinds Dameware lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only NinjaOne lists a web app.
    • SolarWinds Dameware is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  11. UltraVNC

    Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers

    • UltraVNC is free. NinjaOne starts at $1.50 to $3.75 per endpoint / month, by volume; quote required.
    • UltraVNC has a free plan. NinjaOne does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NinjaOne lists a web app.
    • Only NinjaOne lists macOS and Linux apps.
  12. Apache Guacamole

    Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway

    • Apache Guacamole is free. NinjaOne starts at $1.50 to $3.75 per endpoint / month, by volume; quote required.
    • Apache Guacamole has a free plan. NinjaOne does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NinjaOne lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to NinjaOne?

Yes. ScreenConnect, MeshCentral, Splashtop, Tactical RMM, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, RustDesk, Remote Utilities and 10 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can NinjaOne be self-hosted?

The NinjaOne listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

MeshCentral, Splashtop, Tactical RMM, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, RustDesk, Remote Utilities, UltraVNC 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 NinjaOne: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.