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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Parsec

The Parsec listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 8 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Parsec has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly). 7 of them are free or have a free plan.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Parsec

  1. 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.
    TeamViewer vs ParsecTeamViewer pricing and details

  2. RealVNC Connect

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

    • Only RealVNC Connect lists an iOS app.
    • Only Parsec lists a web app.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    RealVNC Connect pricing and details

  3. ZeroTier

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

    • ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices. Parsec starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only ZeroTier lists an iOS app.
    • Only Parsec lists a web app.
    • ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    ZeroTier pricing and details

  4. GoToMyPC

    Remote access to your own Windows or Mac computer

    • GoToMyPC starts at $28 per computer / month (Corporate); Personal $35. Parsec starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Parsec has a free plan. GoToMyPC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GoToMyPC lists an iOS app.
    • GoToMyPC is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    GoToMyPC pricing and details

  5. HopToDesk

    Free open-source remote desktop with a paid device dashboard

    • HopToDesk starts at $159 per year for up to 120 devices ($15 per month billed monthly). Parsec starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only HopToDesk lists an iOS app.
    • HopToDesk is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • HopToDesk also covers file sharing and help desk.
    HopToDesk pricing and details

  6. Iperius Remote

    Remote desktop and support software priced by connections

    • Iperius Remote starts at €8.39 per month, billed annually, VAT excluded. Parsec starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Iperius Remote lists an iOS app.
    • Only Parsec lists a web app.
    • Iperius Remote is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Iperius Remote pricing and details

  7. Radmin VPN

    Free Windows software that joins remote PCs in a virtual LAN

    • Radmin VPN is free. Parsec starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Parsec lists a web app.
    • Only Parsec lists macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Radmin VPN is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Radmin VPN pricing and details

  8. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month. Parsec starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Tailscale lists an iOS app.
    • Only Parsec lists a web app.
    • Tailscale is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Tailscale pricing and details

Common questions

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

Yes. TeamViewer, RealVNC Connect, ZeroTier, GoToMyPC, HopToDesk, Iperius Remote, Radmin VPN and Tailscale are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Parsec end-to-end encrypted?

The Parsec 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?

TeamViewer, RealVNC Connect, ZeroTier, HopToDesk, Iperius Remote, Radmin VPN and Tailscale 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 Parsec: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.