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Open-source alternatives to NoMachine

NoMachine is not described as open source on its own site. 9 of the 35 other remote desktop apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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

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

How each one differs from NoMachine

  1. 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). 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.
    RustDesk vs NoMachineRustDesk pricing and details

  2. Moonlight

    Open-source client for streaming PC games to other devices

    • 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.
    Moonlight vs NoMachineMoonlight pricing and details

  3. Remmina

    Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH

    • 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.
    Remmina vs NoMachineRemmina pricing and details

  4. 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

  5. UltraVNC

    Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers

    • UltraVNC is free. NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
    • UltraVNC 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.
    UltraVNC pricing and details

  6. Apache Guacamole

    Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway

    • Apache Guacamole is free. NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
    • Apache Guacamole has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NoMachine lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source, according to its own site.
    Apache Guacamole pricing and details

  7. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

    • MeshCentral is free. NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
    • MeshCentral has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NoMachine lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MeshCentral is open source, according to its own site.
    MeshCentral pricing and details

  8. TightVNC

    Free VNC remote desktop for Windows, with paid Pro encryption

    • TightVNC starts at $12 per year per user license (Pro); $1 / month, billed once a year. NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
    • TightVNC 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.
    TightVNC pricing and details

  9. mRemoteNG

    Free tabbed connection manager for RDP, VNC and SSH on Windows

    • mRemoteNG is free. NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer).
    • mRemoteNG 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.
    mRemoteNG pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to NoMachine?

Yes. RustDesk, Moonlight, Remmina, Tailscale, UltraVNC, Apache Guacamole, MeshCentral, TightVNC and 1 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is NoMachine open source?

NoMachine is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.