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Remote Utilities alternatives
Remote Utilities compared with 5 alternatives: RustDesk, ScreenConnect, AnyDesk, TeamViewer and Getscreen.me.
Remote Utilities's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote UtilitiesThis tool | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| RustDesk | Free plan · from $11.88/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ScreenConnect | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| AnyDesk | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| TeamViewer | Free plan · from $619.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Getscreen.me | Free plan · from $4.17/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Remote Utilities
- Free plan · from $11.88/mo
RustDesk
Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server
- Only RustDesk lists a web app.
- RustDesk is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a free remote desktop app for their own computers
- Free trial · from $30/mo
ScreenConnect
Remote support for IT teams and MSPs, priced per concurrent technician
- Remote Utilities has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Managed service providers supporting many client businesses
- Free plan
AnyDesk
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business
Suits: Reaching your own home or work computer at no cost for personal use
- Free plan · from $619.99/yr
TeamViewer
Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only
- Only TeamViewer lists a web app.
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Remote Utilities is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
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 Remote Utilities lists an iOS app.
- Getscreen.me can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: IT teams supporting staff or clients from a browser, without installing a viewer
Limits worth knowing in Remote Utilities
- The vendor's website answered with a bot check from the US and a notice from India, so no prices or licence terms could be read; this listing has none.
- Remote Utilities says its software and services are not available in some locations; visitors from India were told it is not sold there.
- The Host module runs on Windows, macOS and Linux; the iPhone, iPad and Android apps are for connecting to those computers.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Remote Utilities?
The alternatives to Remote Utilities in this directory are RustDesk, ScreenConnect, AnyDesk, TeamViewer and Getscreen.me. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Remote Utilities.
Is there a free alternative to Remote Utilities?
Yes. RustDesk, AnyDesk, TeamViewer and Getscreen.me have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Remote Utilities?
RustDesk is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.