Alternatives · Remote Desktop
ScreenConnect alternatives
ScreenConnect compared with 6 alternatives: LogMeIn Resolve, Zoho Assist, TeamViewer, Splashtop, Remote Utilities and 1 more.
ScreenConnect is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScreenConnectThis tool | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| LogMeIn Resolve | Free plan · from $23/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Assist | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| TeamViewer | Free plan · from $619.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Splashtop | Free plan · from $23.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Remote Utilities | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| RustDesk | Free plan · from $11.88/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
ScreenConnect starts at $30 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Zoho Assist and Splashtop.
TeamViewer scores higher without starting lower. LogMeIn Resolve and RustDesk start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
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
How each one differs from ScreenConnect
- Free plan · from $23/mo
LogMeIn Resolve
Remote support and device management for IT teams, by endpoint
- LogMeIn Resolve starts at $23 per month for 25 endpoints, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).
- LogMeIn Resolve has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LogMeIn Resolve lists a web app.
- Only ScreenConnect lists a Linux app.
- ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Small IT departments that want remote access, patching and tickets in one tool
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Zoho Assist
Remote support and unattended access for help desks and IT teams
- Zoho Assist starts at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).
- Zoho Assist has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Assist lists a web app.
- ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Customer support teams helping users over the phone or chat
- Free plan · from $619.99/yr
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). ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).
- TeamViewer has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TeamViewer lists a web app.
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost
- 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. ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).
- Splashtop has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Reaching a home computer from the couch at no cost, or from anywhere for a small yearly fee
- Free plan
Remote Utilities
Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option
- Remote Utilities has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: System administrators managing many Windows, Mac and Linux machines
- 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). ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).
- RustDesk has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only RustDesk lists a web app.
- RustDesk is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a free remote desktop app for their own computers
Limits worth knowing in ScreenConnect
- Pricing is per concurrent technician, so each person connecting at the same time needs a licence.
- The One plan is a single licence limited to 1 session and 10 unattended agents, and is sold annually only.
- Remote Access licences need at least 25 agents and do not include on-demand support sessions.
- Many integrations, such as ConnectWise PSA, Zendesk and Freshdesk, are listed as paid add-ons.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ScreenConnect?
The alternatives to ScreenConnect in this directory are LogMeIn Resolve, Zoho Assist, TeamViewer, Splashtop, Remote Utilities and RustDesk. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ScreenConnect.
Is there a free alternative to ScreenConnect?
Yes. LogMeIn Resolve, Zoho Assist, TeamViewer, Splashtop, Remote Utilities and RustDesk have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to ScreenConnect?
RustDesk is described as open source on its own site.
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.