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Open-source alternatives to ScreenConnect

ScreenConnect is not described as open source on its own site. 9 of the 35 other remote desktop apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

ScreenConnect is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence). All of them are free or have a free plan.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from ScreenConnect

  1. 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.
    RustDesk vs ScreenConnectRustDesk pricing and details

  2. UltraVNC

    Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers

    • 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.
    UltraVNC pricing and details

  3. Apache Guacamole

    Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway

    • 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.
    Apache Guacamole pricing and details

  4. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

    • 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.
    MeshCentral pricing and details

  5. TightVNC

    Free VNC remote desktop for Windows, with paid Pro encryption

    • TightVNC starts at $12 per year per user license (Pro); $1 / month, billed once a year. ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).
    • TightVNC has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ScreenConnect lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • TightVNC is open source, according to its own site.
    TightVNC pricing and details

  6. mRemoteNG

    Free tabbed connection manager for RDP, VNC and SSH on Windows

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

  7. Remmina

    Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH

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

  8. Moonlight

    Open-source client for streaming PC games to other devices

    • Moonlight is free. ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).
    • Moonlight has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Moonlight is open source, according to its own site.
    • ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Moonlight pricing and details

  9. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month. ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).
    • Tailscale has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Tailscale is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Tailscale pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to ScreenConnect?

Yes. RustDesk, UltraVNC, Apache Guacamole, MeshCentral, TightVNC, mRemoteNG, Remmina, Moonlight and 1 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is ScreenConnect open source?

ScreenConnect is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 26, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 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.