PuTTY alternatives · Remote Desktop
PuTTY alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The PuTTY listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 44 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
PuTTY is free to use. 30 of them are free or have a free plan.
44 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to PuTTY
- Free trial · from $119/yr
SecureCRT
SSH, Telnet and serial terminal for Windows, macOS and Linux
- SecureCRT starts at $119 per user, with 1 year of updates. PuTTY is free.
- PuTTY has a free plan. SecureCRT does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only SecureCRT lists macOS and iOS apps.
- SecureCRT can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Termius
SSH and SFTP client for desktop and mobile with a synced vault
- Termius starts at $10 per month, billed annually. PuTTY is free.
- Only Termius lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- PuTTY also covers file sharing and remote desktop.
- 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
Windows App
Microsoft's free client for remote Windows PCs and cloud desktops
- Windows App is free. PuTTY is free.
- Only Windows App lists a web app.
- Only Windows App lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only PuTTY lists a Linux app.
- Free plan · from €7.37/mo
Supremo
Remote desktop software for support and unattended access
- Supremo starts at €7.37 per month on a 3-year term, excluding VAT. PuTTY is free.
- Only Supremo lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- Only PuTTY lists a Linux app.
- Free trial · from $4.99/mo
Screens
Remote desktop client for Apple devices
- Screens starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. PuTTY is free.
- PuTTY has a free plan. Screens does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Screens lists iOS and macOS apps.
- Only PuTTY lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Free plan · from $10 one-time
LiteManager
Remote desktop software with a free edition and lifetime licenses
- LiteManager starts at $10 per controlled computer, one-time license. PuTTY is free.
- Only LiteManager lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- LiteManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $33.35/yr
AweSun
Remote desktop control for work, support and gaming, by AweRay
- AweSun starts at $33.35 per device / year. PuTTY is free.
- Only AweSun lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- Only PuTTY lists a Linux app.
- Free plan
ToDesk
Remote desktop control with a free personal tier
- ToDesk starts at ¥158 per year (¥13.2 per month), billed annually; priced in yuan. PuTTY is free.
- Only ToDesk lists a web app.
- Only ToDesk lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- ToDesk also covers screenshots.
- 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 trial
Parallels RAS
Virtual apps and desktops across on-premises, hybrid and cloud
- PuTTY has a free plan. Parallels RAS does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Parallels RAS lists a web app.
- Only Parallels RAS lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Parallels RAS also covers workflow automation.
- Free plan · from $3.58/mo
AnyViewer
Remote desktop software with a free plan for individuals
- AnyViewer starts at $3.58 per month, billed at $42.96 yearly. PuTTY is free.
- Only AnyViewer lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only PuTTY lists a Linux app.
32 more that list an iPhone and iPad app
- Iperius Remote
- AirDroid
- TeamViewer
- AnyDesk
- Splashtop
- RustDesk
- Chrome Remote Desktop
- Jump Desktop
- RealVNC Connect
- Zoho Assist
- LogMeIn Resolve
- ScreenConnect
- Remote Utilities
- NoMachine
- RemotePC
- BeyondTrust Remote Support
- SolarWinds Dameware
- Royal TS
- ISL Online
- Moonlight
- Omnissa Horizon
- Shells
- Shadow PC
- Steam Link
- Unified Remote
- Remote Mouse
- Tailscale
- ZeroTier
- Twingate
- NetBird
- Ivanti Connect Secure
- FortiClient
Common questions
Which PuTTY alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
SecureCRT, Termius, GoToMyPC, Windows App, Supremo, Screens, LiteManager, AweSun and 36 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does PuTTY have an iPhone and iPad app?
The PuTTY listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Windows and Linux.
Which of these remote desktop apps are free?
Termius, Windows App, Supremo, LiteManager, AweSun, ToDesk, HopToDesk, AnyViewer and 22 more 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.






