Royal TS alternatives · Remote Desktop
Self-hosted alternatives to Royal TS
The Royal TS 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.
Royal TS has a free plan. Paid plans start at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS. 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 Royal TS
- Free
Apache Guacamole
Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway
- Apache Guacamole is free. Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
- Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
- Only Royal TS lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $55/mo
Tactical RMM
Source-available RMM with remote control, scripting and patching
- Tactical RMM starts at $55 per month for up to 199 endpoints, self-hosted. Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
- Only Tactical RMM lists a web app.
- Only Tactical RMM lists a Linux app.
- Only Royal TS lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
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. Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
- Only Getscreen.me lists a web app.
- Only Getscreen.me lists a Linux app.
- Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
- Free plan
AnyDesk
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business
- Only AnyDesk lists a Linux app.
- AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Royal TS also covers workflow automation.
- Free plan · from $23.99/yr
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. Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
- Only Splashtop lists a Linux app.
- Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Royal TS also covers workflow automation.
- Free plan · from $11.88/mo
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). Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
- Only RustDesk lists a web app.
- Only RustDesk lists a Linux app.
- RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $30/mo
ScreenConnect
Remote support for IT teams and MSPs, priced per concurrent technician
- ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence). Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
- Royal TS has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ScreenConnect lists a Linux app.
- ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan
Remote Utilities
Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option
- Only Remote Utilities lists a Linux app.
- Remote Utilities is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Royal TS also covers workflow automation.
- Free trial · from $24.50/yr
NoMachine
Self-hosted remote desktop sold as yearly server subscriptions
- NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer). Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
- Royal TS has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NoMachine lists a web app.
- Only NoMachine lists a Linux app.
- Free trial · from $370/mo
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. Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
- Royal TS has a free plan. SolarWinds Dameware does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only SolarWinds Dameware lists a Linux app.
- SolarWinds Dameware is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
UltraVNC
Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers
- UltraVNC is free. Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
- Only Royal TS lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- UltraVNC is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- UltraVNC also covers file sharing.
- Free
MeshCentral
Self-hosted open-source remote device management site
- MeshCentral is free. Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
- Only MeshCentral lists a web app.
- Only MeshCentral lists a Linux app.
- Only Royal TS lists iOS and Android apps.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Royal TS?
Yes. Apache Guacamole, Tactical RMM, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, ScreenConnect, Remote Utilities and 10 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can Royal TS be self-hosted?
The Royal TS listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these remote desktop apps are free?
Apache Guacamole, Tactical RMM, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, Remote Utilities, UltraVNC 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 Royal TS: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.