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RemotePC alternatives

RemotePC compared with 5 alternatives: Splashtop, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Getscreen.me and Chrome Remote Desktop.

RemotePC is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
RemotePCThis toolFree trial · from $2.46/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SplashtopFree plan · from $23.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
TeamViewerFree plan · from $619.99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
AnyDeskFree planYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Getscreen.meFree plan · from $4.17/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension
Chrome Remote DesktopFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

RemotePC starts at $1.84 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Splashtop scores higher without starting lower. Chrome Remote Desktop starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessRemotePCSplashtopTeamViewerGetscreen.meChrome Remote Desktop

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
The full chart of remote desktop apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from RemotePC

  1. 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. RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • Splashtop has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemotePC lists a web app.
    • Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RemotePC also covers screen recording.

    Suits: Reaching a home computer from the couch at no cost, or from anywhere for a small yearly fee

    Splashtop vs RemotePCSplashtop pricing and details

  2. 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). RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • TeamViewer has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • RemotePC also covers screen recording.

    Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost

    TeamViewer vs RemotePCTeamViewer pricing and details

  3. AnyDesk

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

    • AnyDesk has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemotePC lists a web app.
    • AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RemotePC also covers screen recording.

    Suits: Reaching your own home or work computer at no cost for personal use

    AnyDesk vs RemotePCAnyDesk pricing and details

  4. 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. RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • Getscreen.me has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
    • Only RemotePC lists an iOS app.
    • Getscreen.me is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: IT teams supporting staff or clients from a browser, without installing a viewer

    Getscreen.me vs RemotePCGetscreen.me pricing and details

  5. Chrome Remote Desktop

    Google's free remote access to your own computers from a browser

    • Chrome Remote Desktop is free. RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • Chrome Remote Desktop has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
    • RemotePC also covers screen recording.

    Suits: Reaching a home or work computer from a phone, tablet or another computer at no cost

    Chrome Remote Desktop vs RemotePCChrome Remote Desktop pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in RemotePC

  • Plans are capped by number of computers; each computer over the plan's limit is charged $20 a year in overage.
  • Advertised yearly and two-year prices are first-term discounts; normal charges apply when the plan renews.
  • The RDP Connector for reaching computers over RDP is an add-on at $20 per computer a year.
  • There is no free plan, only the 7-day trial; Pro covers one user, so adding people means Team or above.
RemotePC pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to RemotePC?

The alternatives to RemotePC in this directory are Splashtop, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Getscreen.me and Chrome Remote Desktop. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with RemotePC.

Is there a free alternative to RemotePC?

Yes. Chrome Remote Desktop is free to use. Splashtop, TeamViewer, AnyDesk and Getscreen.me have a free plan alongside paid ones.

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.