NoMachine alternatives · Remote Desktop
Free alternatives to NoMachine
NoMachine has no free plan. 26 of the 35 other remote desktop apps in this directory are free or have a free plan.
NoMachine is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer). 8 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.
26 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to NoMachine
- Free plan · from $11.88/mo
RustDesk
Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server
What is free: The client and the open-source server are free: use RustDesk's public relay servers or host your own server, with online status and community support.
- RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted). NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
- RustDesk has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- RustDesk is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Parsec
Low-latency remote desktop for games and creative work
What is free: Personal Use is free for non-commercial use: low-latency 60 FPS desktop capture, link sharing, keyboard, mouse and gamepad support and encrypted peer-to-peer connections, on one monitor.
- Parsec starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly). NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
- Parsec has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NoMachine lists an iOS app.
- NoMachine is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan
RealVNC Connect
Remote access from the makers of VNC, with end-to-end encryption
What is free: RealVNC says free, paid and trial subscriptions exist, and its free Lite plan has replaced the old Home plan. The Lite plan's limits could not be read.
- 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.
- Free plan · from $619.99/yr
TeamViewer
Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only
What is free: Free for personal use only: helping friends and family and reaching your own devices. Commercial use needs a paid licence.
- 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.
- Free plan · from $14.99 one-time
Jump Desktop
Remote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan
What is free: Free on Windows, Android and the web, with unlimited computers and connections, up to 480 fps, one virtual display, 4:4:4 color, game controllers and privacy mode.
- Jump Desktop starts at $14.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad app); Teams from $7.99 per user / month, yearly. NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
- Jump Desktop has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- Jump Desktop can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- NoMachine is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
Moonlight
Open-source client for streaming PC games to other devices
What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.
- Moonlight is free. NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
- Moonlight has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NoMachine lists a web app.
- Moonlight is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
Remmina
Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH
What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.
- Remmina is free. NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
- Remmina has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NoMachine lists a web app.
- Only NoMachine lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Tailscale
Private network that links your devices, servers and teams
What is free: Personal plan: free for non-commercial use, with unlimited user devices, up to 6 users and up to 3 ACL groups.
- 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.
- Free plan · from $18/mo
ZeroTier
Peer-to-peer virtual networks for devices, servers and sites
What is free: Personal plan: free for non-commercial use, with 10 devices, one network and one network admin.
- 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.
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
Getscreen.me
Browser-based remote access for IT teams, with a free two-device plan
What is free: Permanent access to 2 devices for one technician, with unlimited session time, file transfers up to 50 MB, multi-monitor support and chat. No Quick Support sessions for clients.
- Getscreen.me starts at $4.17 per technician / month, billed annually, plus a charge per device. NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
- Getscreen.me has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
- Only NoMachine lists an iOS app.
- Free plan
AnyDesk
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business
What is free: Free for personal, non-commercial use. Sessions on the free version time out and have to be restarted; a paid licence removes the time limit.
- AnyDesk has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NoMachine lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $23.99/yr
Splashtop
Remote access to your own computers, plus separate IT support plans
What is free: Splashtop Personal is free for non-commercial use on your local home network, for up to 2 computers. Reaching them from outside the home network needs the Anywhere Access Pack.
- Splashtop starts at $23.99 per year for personal use; business plans from $6 / month, billed annually. NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
- Splashtop has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NoMachine lists a web app.
Common questions
Is there a free alternative to NoMachine?
Yes. RustDesk, Parsec, RealVNC Connect, TeamViewer, Jump Desktop, Moonlight, Remmina, Tailscale and 18 more are free or have a free plan.
Does NoMachine have a free plan?
NoMachine has no free plan. NoMachine is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
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.