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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to NoMachine

The NoMachine listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 5 of the 35 other remote desktop apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

NoMachine is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer). 4 of them are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from NoMachine

  1. RealVNC Connect

    Remote access from the makers of VNC, with end-to-end encryption

    • RealVNC Connect has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NoMachine lists a web app.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • NoMachine is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    RealVNC Connect vs NoMachineRealVNC Connect pricing and details

  2. 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). NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
    • TeamViewer has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • NoMachine is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TeamViewer vs NoMachineTeamViewer pricing and details

  3. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month. NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
    • Tailscale has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NoMachine lists a web app.
    • Tailscale is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Tailscale vs NoMachineTailscale pricing and details

  4. ZeroTier

    Peer-to-peer virtual networks for devices, servers and sites

    • ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices. NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
    • ZeroTier has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NoMachine lists a web app.
    • ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    ZeroTier vs NoMachineZeroTier pricing and details

  5. GoToMyPC

    Remote access to your own Windows or Mac computer

    • GoToMyPC starts at $28 per computer / month (Corporate); Personal $35. NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
    • GoToMyPC is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • NoMachine is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • GoToMyPC also covers file sharing.
    GoToMyPC pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to NoMachine?

Yes. RealVNC Connect, TeamViewer, Tailscale, ZeroTier and GoToMyPC are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is NoMachine end-to-end encrypted?

The NoMachine listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

RealVNC Connect, TeamViewer, Tailscale and ZeroTier 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 12, 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 NoMachine: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.