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Open-source alternatives to Remote Utilities

Remote Utilities is not described as open source on its own site. 17 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Remote Utilities's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All of them are free or have a free plan.

17 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Remote Utilities

  1. 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.
    RustDesk vs Remote UtilitiesRustDesk pricing and details

  2. DWService

    Free browser-based remote access to computers via an agent

    • Only DWService lists a web app.
    • Only Remote Utilities lists iOS and Android apps.
    • DWService is open source, according to its own site.
    • Remote Utilities is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    DWService vs Remote UtilitiesDWService pricing and details

  3. TightVNC

    Free VNC remote desktop for Windows, with paid Pro encryption

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

  4. UltraVNC

    Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers

    • Only Remote Utilities lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • UltraVNC is open source, according to its own site.
    • UltraVNC also covers file sharing.
    UltraVNC vs Remote UtilitiesUltraVNC pricing and details

  5. Apache Guacamole

    Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway

    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • Only Remote Utilities lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source, according to its own site.
    Apache Guacamole pricing and details

  6. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

    • Only MeshCentral lists a web app.
    • Only Remote Utilities lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MeshCentral is open source, according to its own site.
    MeshCentral pricing and details

  7. Sunshine

    Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight clients

    • Only Remote Utilities lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sunshine is open source, according to its own site.
    Sunshine pricing and details

  8. mRemoteNG

    Free tabbed connection manager for RDP, VNC and SSH on Windows

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

  9. Remmina

    Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH

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

  10. Moonlight

    Open-source client for streaming PC games to other devices

    • Moonlight is open source, according to its own site.
    • Remote Utilities is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Moonlight pricing and details

  11. HopToDesk

    Free open-source remote desktop with a paid device dashboard

    • Only HopToDesk lists a web app.
    • HopToDesk is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Remote Utilities is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HopToDesk also covers file sharing and help desk.
    HopToDesk pricing and details

  12. TigerVNC

    Free open-source VNC client and server for Linux, Windows and macOS

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

5 more that are open source

All 17 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Remote Utilities?

Yes. RustDesk, DWService, TightVNC, UltraVNC, Apache Guacamole, MeshCentral, Sunshine, mRemoteNG and 9 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Remote Utilities open source?

Remote Utilities is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 Remote Utilities: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.