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Self-hosted alternatives to Remmina

The Remmina 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.

Remmina is free to use. 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 Remmina

  1. RustDesk

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

    • RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted). Remmina is free.
    • Only RustDesk lists a web app.
    • Only RustDesk lists Windows, macOS, Android and iOS apps.
    • RustDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    RustDesk vs RemminaRustDesk pricing and details

  2. NoMachine

    Self-hosted remote desktop sold as yearly server subscriptions

    • NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer). Remmina is free.
    • Remmina has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NoMachine lists a web app.
    • Only NoMachine lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    NoMachine vs RemminaNoMachine pricing and details

  3. Apache Guacamole

    Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway

    • Apache Guacamole is free. Remmina is free.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • Only Remmina lists a Linux app.
    • Apache Guacamole is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Apache Guacamole vs RemminaApache Guacamole pricing and details

  4. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

    • MeshCentral is free. Remmina is free.
    • Only MeshCentral lists a web app.
    • Only MeshCentral lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • MeshCentral is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    MeshCentral vs RemminaMeshCentral pricing and details

  5. UltraVNC

    Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers

    • UltraVNC is free. Remmina is free.
    • Only UltraVNC lists a Windows app.
    • Only Remmina lists a Linux app.
    • UltraVNC is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    UltraVNC vs RemminaUltraVNC pricing and details

  6. Getscreen.me

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

    • Getscreen.me starts at $4.17 per technician / month, billed annually, plus a charge per device. Remmina is free.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a web app.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
    Getscreen.me pricing and details

  7. AnyDesk

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

    • Only AnyDesk lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
    AnyDesk pricing and details

  8. Splashtop

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

    • Splashtop starts at $23.99 per year for personal use; business plans from $6 / month, billed annually. Remmina is free.
    • Only Splashtop lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
    Splashtop pricing and details

  9. ScreenConnect

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

    • ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence). Remmina is free.
    • Remmina has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ScreenConnect lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ScreenConnect pricing and details

  10. Remote Utilities

    Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option

    • Only Remote Utilities lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Remote Utilities is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
    Remote Utilities pricing and details

  11. SolarWinds Dameware

    Remote support software for IT teams, sold as three products

    • SolarWinds Dameware starts at $370 (Mini Remote Control, no monthly fees); billing basis not stated. Remmina is free.
    • Remmina has a free plan. SolarWinds Dameware does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only SolarWinds Dameware lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • SolarWinds Dameware is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    SolarWinds Dameware pricing and details

  12. ISL Online

    Remote support and unattended access, cloud or self-hosted

    • ISL Online starts at $16.90 per month, billed annually ($202.80 per year). Remmina is free.
    • Remmina has a free plan. ISL Online does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ISL Online lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • ISL Online is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ISL Online pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Remmina?

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

Can Remmina be self-hosted?

The Remmina listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

RustDesk, Apache Guacamole, MeshCentral, UltraVNC, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, Splashtop and Remote Utilities 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.