PuTTY alternatives · Remote Desktop
End-to-end encrypted alternatives to PuTTY
The PuTTY 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.
PuTTY is free to use. 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 PuTTY
- Free trial · from $28/mo
GoToMyPC
Remote access to your own Windows or Mac computer
- GoToMyPC starts at $28 per computer / month (Corporate); Personal $35. PuTTY is free.
- PuTTY has a free plan. GoToMyPC does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only GoToMyPC lists a web app.
- Only GoToMyPC lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $159/yr
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). PuTTY is free.
- Only HopToDesk lists a web app.
- Only HopToDesk lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- HopToDesk is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from €8.39/mo
Iperius Remote
Remote desktop and support software priced by connections
- Iperius Remote starts at €8.39 per month, billed annually, VAT excluded. PuTTY is free.
- Only Iperius Remote lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Iperius Remote is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 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). PuTTY is free.
- Only TeamViewer lists a web app.
- Only TeamViewer lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan
RealVNC Connect
Remote access from the makers of VNC, with end-to-end encryption
- Only RealVNC Connect lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- PuTTY also covers file sharing.
- Free
Radmin VPN
Free Windows software that joins remote PCs in a virtual LAN
- Radmin VPN is free. PuTTY is free.
- Only PuTTY lists a Linux app.
- Radmin VPN is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Radmin VPN also covers vPN.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Tailscale
Private network that links your devices, servers and teams
- Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month. PuTTY is free.
- Only Tailscale lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Tailscale is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Tailscale also covers vPN.
- Free plan · from $18/mo
ZeroTier
Peer-to-peer virtual networks for devices, servers and sites
- ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices. PuTTY is free.
- Only ZeroTier lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- ZeroTier also covers vPN.
Common questions
Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to PuTTY?
Yes. GoToMyPC, HopToDesk, Iperius Remote, TeamViewer, RealVNC Connect, Radmin VPN, Tailscale and ZeroTier are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
Is PuTTY end-to-end encrypted?
The PuTTY listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these remote desktop apps are free?
HopToDesk, Iperius Remote, TeamViewer, RealVNC Connect, Radmin VPN, 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 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 PuTTY: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.