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Open-source alternatives to RemotePC

RemotePC 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.

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 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 RemotePC

  1. HopToDesk

    Free open-source remote desktop with a paid device dashboard

    • HopToDesk starts at $159 per year for up to 120 devices ($15 per month billed monthly). RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • HopToDesk has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • HopToDesk is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • HopToDesk also covers file sharing and help desk.
    HopToDesk vs RemotePCHopToDesk pricing and details

  2. 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). RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • RustDesk has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RemotePC also covers screen recording.
    RustDesk pricing and details

  3. UltraVNC

    Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers

    • UltraVNC is free. RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • UltraVNC has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemotePC lists a web app.
    • Only RemotePC lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    UltraVNC pricing and details

  4. TightVNC

    Free VNC remote desktop for Windows, with paid Pro encryption

    • TightVNC starts at $12 per year per user license (Pro); $1 / month, billed once a year. RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • TightVNC has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemotePC lists a web app.
    • Only RemotePC lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    TightVNC pricing and details

  5. mRemoteNG

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

    • mRemoteNG is free. RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • mRemoteNG has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemotePC lists a web app.
    • Only RemotePC lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    mRemoteNG pricing and details

  6. Remmina

    Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH

    • Remmina is free. RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • Remmina has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemotePC lists a web app.
    • Only RemotePC lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    Remmina pricing and details

  7. Apache Guacamole

    Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway

    • Apache Guacamole is free. RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • Apache Guacamole has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemotePC lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Apache Guacamole pricing and details

  8. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

    • MeshCentral is free. RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • MeshCentral has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemotePC lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MeshCentral is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    MeshCentral pricing and details

  9. Moonlight

    Open-source client for streaming PC games to other devices

    • Moonlight is free. RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • Moonlight has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemotePC lists a web app.
    • Moonlight is open source, according to its own site.
    Moonlight pricing and details

  10. Sunshine

    Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight clients

    • Sunshine is free. RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • Sunshine has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemotePC lists a web app.
    • Only RemotePC lists iOS and Android apps.
    Sunshine pricing and details

  11. TigerVNC

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

    • TigerVNC is free. RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • TigerVNC has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemotePC lists a web app.
    • Only RemotePC lists iOS and Android apps.
    TigerVNC pricing and details

  12. DWService

    Free browser-based remote access to computers via an agent

    • DWService starts at £3 per month, plus tax (£30 per year). RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • DWService has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemotePC lists iOS and Android apps.
    • DWService is open source, according to its own site.
    DWService pricing and details

5 more that are open source

All 17 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to RemotePC?

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

Is RemotePC open source?

RemotePC 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 RemotePC: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.