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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Remmina

The Remmina listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 5 of the 35 other remote desktop apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Remmina is free to use. 4 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Remmina

  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). Remmina is free.
    • Only TeamViewer lists a web app.
    • Only TeamViewer lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    TeamViewer pricing and details

  2. RealVNC Connect

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

    • Only RealVNC Connect lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
    RealVNC Connect pricing and details

  3. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month. Remmina is free.
    • Only Tailscale lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Tailscale is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Tailscale also covers vPN.
    Tailscale pricing and details

  4. GoToMyPC

    Remote access to your own Windows or Mac computer

    • GoToMyPC starts at $28 per computer / month (Corporate); Personal $35. Remmina is free.
    • Remmina has a free plan. GoToMyPC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GoToMyPC lists a web app.
    • Only GoToMyPC lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    GoToMyPC pricing and details

  5. ZeroTier

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

    • ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices. Remmina is free.
    • Only ZeroTier lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
    ZeroTier pricing and details

Common questions

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

Yes. TeamViewer, RealVNC Connect, Tailscale, GoToMyPC and ZeroTier are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Remmina end-to-end encrypted?

The Remmina listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

TeamViewer, RealVNC Connect, 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 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 Remmina: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.