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Self-hosted alternatives to RemotePC

The RemotePC listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 18 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory can be self-hosted, 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. 14 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. ScreenConnect

    Remote support for IT teams and MSPs, priced per concurrent technician

    • ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence). RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • Only RemotePC lists a web app.
    • ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RemotePC also covers screen recording.
  6. Remote Utilities

    Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option

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

    Self-hosted remote desktop sold as yearly server subscriptions

    • NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer). RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • NoMachine is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RemotePC also covers screen recording.
  8. SolarWinds Dameware

    Remote support software for IT teams, sold as three products

    • SolarWinds Dameware starts at $370 (Mini Remote Control, no monthly fees); billing basis not stated. RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • Only RemotePC lists a web app.
    • SolarWinds Dameware is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RemotePC also covers screen recording.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. ISL Online

    Remote support and unattended access, cloud or self-hosted

    • ISL Online starts at $16.90 per month, billed annually ($202.80 per year). RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month.
    • Only RemotePC lists a web app.
    • ISL Online is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RemotePC also covers screen recording.

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to RemotePC?

Yes. Splashtop, AnyDesk, Getscreen.me, RustDesk, ScreenConnect, Remote Utilities, NoMachine, SolarWinds Dameware and 10 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can RemotePC be self-hosted?

The RemotePC listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

Splashtop, AnyDesk, Getscreen.me, RustDesk, Remote Utilities, UltraVNC, Apache Guacamole, MeshCentral and 6 more are free or have a free plan.

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.