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Free alternatives to ScreenConnect

ScreenConnect has no free plan. 57 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory are free or have a free plan.

ScreenConnect is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence). 14 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

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

The 12 closest to ScreenConnect

  1. LogMeIn Resolve

    Remote support and device management for IT teams, by endpoint

    What is free: A Free plan exists: the 14-day trial falls back to it if you do not subscribe. Its limits are not stated on the pricing page.

    • 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.
  2. Zoho Assist

    Remote support and unattended access for help desks and IT teams

    What is free: 1 remote support technician, 5 unattended computers and 1 concurrent session, with no limit on session length. File transfer, screen blanking and reboot-and-reconnect need a paid plan.

    • 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.
  3. TeamViewer

    Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only

    What is free: Free for personal use only: helping friends and family and reaching your own devices. Commercial use needs a paid licence.

    • 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.
  4. Splashtop

    Remote access to your own computers, plus separate IT support plans

    What is free: Splashtop Personal is free for non-commercial use on your local home network, for up to 2 computers. Reaching them from outside the home network needs the Anywhere Access Pack.

    • 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.
  5. Remote Utilities

    Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option

    What is free: The Host module and the mobile Viewer apps are free to install, and the mobile app is free for personal and business use. How many computers a free licence covers could not be read.

    • Remote Utilities has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
  6. RustDesk

    Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server

    What is free: The client and the open-source server are free: use RustDesk's public relay servers or host your own server, with online status and community support.

    • 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.
  7. Getscreen.me

    Browser-based remote access for IT teams, with a free two-device plan

    What is free: Permanent access to 2 devices for one technician, with unlimited session time, file transfers up to 50 MB, multi-monitor support and chat. No Quick Support sessions for clients.

    • Getscreen.me starts at $4.17 per technician / month, billed annually, plus a charge per device. ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).
    • Getscreen.me has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a web app.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
  8. AnyDesk

    Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business

    What is free: Free for personal, non-commercial use. Sessions on the free version time out and have to be restarted; a paid licence removes the time limit.

    • AnyDesk has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
  9. UltraVNC

    Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • UltraVNC is free. ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).
    • UltraVNC has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ScreenConnect lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • UltraVNC is open source, according to its own site.
  10. Apache Guacamole

    Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Apache Guacamole is free. ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).
    • Apache Guacamole has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • Only ScreenConnect lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
  11. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • MeshCentral is free. ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).
    • MeshCentral has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MeshCentral lists a web app.
    • Only ScreenConnect lists iOS and Android apps.
  12. Sunshine

    Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight clients

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Sunshine is free. ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).
    • Sunshine has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ScreenConnect lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sunshine is open source, according to its own site.

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to ScreenConnect?

Yes. LogMeIn Resolve, Zoho Assist, TeamViewer, Splashtop, Remote Utilities, RustDesk, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk and 49 more are free or have a free plan.

Does ScreenConnect have a free plan?

ScreenConnect has no free plan. ScreenConnect is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).

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