Alternatives · Remote Desktop
Parsec alternatives
Parsec compared with 5 alternatives: Splashtop, Jump Desktop, NoMachine, TeamViewer and AnyDesk.
Parsec has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ParsecThis tool | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Splashtop | Free plan · from $23.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Jump Desktop | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| NoMachine | Free trial · from $24.50/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| TeamViewer | Free plan · from $619.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| AnyDesk | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Parsec starts at $8.33 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Splashtop.
TeamViewer scores higher without starting lower. NoMachine starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Parsec
- 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. Parsec starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Only Splashtop lists an iOS app.
- Only Parsec lists a web app.
- Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Reaching a home computer from the couch at no cost, or from anywhere for a small yearly fee
- Free plan · from $14.99 one-time
Jump Desktop
Remote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan
- Jump Desktop starts at $14.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad app); Teams from $7.99 per user / month, yearly. Parsec starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Only Jump Desktop lists an iOS app.
- Jump Desktop can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac or iPad owners who would rather pay once than subscribe
- 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). Parsec starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly).
- 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.
Suits: Reaching your own home or office computer over your own network
- Free plan · from $619.99/yr
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). Parsec starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Only TeamViewer lists an iOS app.
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost
- Free plan
AnyDesk
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business
- Only AnyDesk lists an iOS app.
- Only Parsec lists a web app.
- AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Reaching your own home or work computer at no cost for personal use
Limits worth knowing in Parsec
- The free and Individuals plans are for personal, non-commercial use only; any work use needs Teams or Enterprise.
- Only Windows 10+ and macOS 10.15+ computers can be hosts; Linux, Android and the Chrome web client can only connect. There is no iOS app.
- Guest access for external users costs $25 per invitation on top of the Teams plan.
- Parsec does not offer volume discounts, and Enterprise is sold with annual billing only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Parsec?
The alternatives to Parsec in this directory are Splashtop, Jump Desktop, NoMachine, TeamViewer and AnyDesk. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Parsec.
Is there a free alternative to Parsec?
Yes. Splashtop, Jump Desktop, TeamViewer and AnyDesk have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Parsec alternatives work on iOS?
The Parsec listing does not include an iOS app. Splashtop, Jump Desktop, NoMachine, TeamViewer and AnyDesk list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.