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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Royal TS

The Royal TS listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 8 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Royal TS has a free plan. Paid plans start at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS. 7 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Royal TS

  1. 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). Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
    • Only TeamViewer lists a web app.
    • Only TeamViewer lists a Linux app.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    TeamViewer pricing and details

  2. RealVNC Connect

    Remote access from the makers of VNC, with end-to-end encryption

    • Only RealVNC Connect lists a Linux app.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Royal TS also covers workflow automation.
    RealVNC Connect pricing and details

  3. GoToMyPC

    Remote access to your own Windows or Mac computer

    • GoToMyPC starts at $28 per computer / month (Corporate); Personal $35. Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
    • Royal TS has a free plan. GoToMyPC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GoToMyPC lists a web app.
    • Only GoToMyPC lists a Linux app.
    GoToMyPC pricing and details

  4. 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). Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
    • Only HopToDesk lists a web app.
    • Only HopToDesk lists a Linux app.
    • HopToDesk is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    HopToDesk pricing and details

  5. Iperius Remote

    Remote desktop and support software priced by connections

    • Iperius Remote starts at €8.39 per month, billed annually, VAT excluded. Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
    • Only Iperius Remote lists a Linux app.
    • Iperius Remote is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Iperius Remote also covers file sharing.
    Iperius Remote pricing and details

  6. Radmin VPN

    Free Windows software that joins remote PCs in a virtual LAN

    • Radmin VPN is free. Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
    • Only Royal TS lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Radmin VPN is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Radmin VPN also covers vPN.
    Radmin VPN pricing and details

  7. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month. Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
    • Only Tailscale lists a Linux app.
    • Tailscale is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Tailscale also covers vPN.
    Tailscale pricing and details

  8. ZeroTier

    Peer-to-peer virtual networks for devices, servers and sites

    • ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices. Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
    • Only ZeroTier lists a Linux app.
    • ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • ZeroTier also covers vPN.
    ZeroTier pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Royal TS?

Yes. TeamViewer, RealVNC Connect, GoToMyPC, HopToDesk, Iperius Remote, Radmin VPN, Tailscale and ZeroTier are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Royal TS end-to-end encrypted?

The Royal TS listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

TeamViewer, RealVNC Connect, HopToDesk, Iperius Remote, Radmin VPN, Tailscale and ZeroTier 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 Royal TS: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.