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Remote Mouse alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Remote Mouse alternative for most people is Chrome Remote Desktop (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of remote desktop apps. It's also the best free one.
Remote Mouse compared with 5 alternatives: Unified Remote, Chrome Remote Desktop, Jump Desktop, Splashtop and TeamViewer.
Remote Mouse has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.49 per month (Pro Membership, App Store). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote MouseThis tool | Free plan · from $1.49/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Unified Remote | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Chrome Remote Desktop | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Jump Desktop | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Splashtop | Free plan · from $23.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| TeamViewer | Free plan · from $619.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Remote Mouse starts at $1.49 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Chrome Remote Desktop.
Splashtop and TeamViewer score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Remote Mouse
Unified Remote
Phone app that works as a remote control for a computer
- Unified Remote starts at $4.99 one-time, per platform.
- Unified Remote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Unified Remote does not cover dictation, which Remote Mouse does.
Suits: Controlling a media or presentation computer from the couch or the stage
Chrome Remote Desktop
Google's free remote access to your own computers from a browser
- Chrome Remote Desktop is free.
- Chrome Remote Desktop also lists a web app and a browser extension.
- Chrome Remote Desktop does not cover dictation, which Remote Mouse does.
Suits: Reaching a home or work computer from a phone, tablet or another computer at no cost
Jump Desktop
Remote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan
- Jump Desktop starts at $14.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad app); Teams from $7.99 per user / month, yearly.
- Jump Desktop also lists a web app.
- Jump Desktop can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Jump Desktop does not cover dictation, which Remote Mouse does.
Suits: Mac or iPad owners who would rather pay once than subscribe
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.
- Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Splashtop does not cover dictation, which Remote Mouse does.
Suits: Reaching a home computer from the couch at no cost, or from anywhere for a small yearly fee
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).
- TeamViewer also lists a web app.
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- TeamViewer does not cover dictation, which Remote Mouse does.
Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost
Limits worth knowing in Remote Mouse
- Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network or paired over Bluetooth. Reaching a computer from outside needs a VPN such as Tailscale, per the FAQ.
- The Linux helper has no Bluetooth connection.
- The App Store lists several separate in-app purchases (media panel, web remote, ads removal, wallpaper) beside the Pro subscriptions.
- On Google Play the in-app items range from $1.45 to $27.00 each, so Android prices differ from the App Store.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Remote Mouse?
The alternatives to Remote Mouse in this directory are Unified Remote, Chrome Remote Desktop, Jump Desktop, Splashtop and TeamViewer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Remote Mouse.
Is there a free alternative to Remote Mouse?
Yes. Chrome Remote Desktop is free to use. Unified Remote, Jump Desktop, Splashtop and TeamViewer have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.