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Self-hosted alternatives to RealVNC Connect

The RealVNC Connect listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 12 of the 35 other remote desktop apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

RealVNC Connect's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 8 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from RealVNC Connect

  1. AnyDesk

    Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business

    • AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    AnyDesk vs RealVNC ConnectAnyDesk pricing and details

  2. Splashtop

    Remote access to your own computers, plus separate IT support plans

    • Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Splashtop vs RealVNC ConnectSplashtop pricing and details

  3. NoMachine

    Self-hosted remote desktop sold as yearly server subscriptions

    • RealVNC Connect has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NoMachine lists a web app.
    • NoMachine is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    NoMachine vs RealVNC ConnectNoMachine pricing and details

  4. Apache Guacamole

    Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway

    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • Only RealVNC Connect lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Apache Guacamole vs RealVNC ConnectApache Guacamole pricing and details

  5. UltraVNC

    Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers

    • Only RealVNC Connect lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • UltraVNC is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • UltraVNC also covers file sharing.
    UltraVNC vs RealVNC ConnectUltraVNC pricing and details

  6. Getscreen.me

    Browser-based remote access for IT teams, with a free two-device plan

    • Only Getscreen.me lists a web app.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
    • Only RealVNC Connect lists an iOS app.
    • Getscreen.me is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Getscreen.me pricing and details

  7. RustDesk

    Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server

    • Only RustDesk lists a web app.
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    RustDesk pricing and details

  8. ScreenConnect

    Remote support for IT teams and MSPs, priced per concurrent technician

    • RealVNC Connect has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
    • ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    ScreenConnect pricing and details

  9. Remote Utilities

    Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option

    • Remote Utilities is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Remote Utilities pricing and details

  10. SolarWinds Dameware

    Remote support software for IT teams, sold as three products

    • RealVNC Connect has a free plan. SolarWinds Dameware does not, though it has a free trial.
    • SolarWinds Dameware is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    SolarWinds Dameware pricing and details

  11. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

    • Only MeshCentral lists a web app.
    • Only RealVNC Connect lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MeshCentral is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    MeshCentral pricing and details

  12. ISL Online

    Remote support and unattended access, cloud or self-hosted

    • RealVNC Connect has a free plan. ISL Online does not, though it has a free trial.
    • ISL Online is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    ISL Online pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to RealVNC Connect?

Yes. AnyDesk, Splashtop, NoMachine, Apache Guacamole, UltraVNC, Getscreen.me, RustDesk, ScreenConnect and 4 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can RealVNC Connect be self-hosted?

The RealVNC Connect listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

AnyDesk, Splashtop, Apache Guacamole, UltraVNC, Getscreen.me, RustDesk, Remote Utilities and MeshCentral 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 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 RealVNC Connect: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.