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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Shadow PC

The Shadow PC 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.

Shadow PC is a paid product, starting at $29.99 per month, no commitment. 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 Shadow PC

  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). Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • TeamViewer has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Shadow PC also covers AI agents.
    TeamViewer pricing and details

  2. RealVNC Connect

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

    • RealVNC Connect has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
    • Only Shadow PC lists a web app.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Shadow PC also covers AI agents.
    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. Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • GoToMyPC is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • GoToMyPC also covers file sharing.
    • Shadow PC also covers AI agents.
    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). Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • HopToDesk has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
    • HopToDesk is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • HopToDesk also covers file sharing and help desk.
    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. Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • Iperius Remote has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
    • Only Shadow PC lists a web app.
    • Iperius Remote is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Iperius Remote pricing and details

  6. Radmin VPN

    Free Windows software that joins remote PCs in a virtual LAN

    • Radmin VPN is free. Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • Radmin VPN has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
    • Only Shadow PC lists a web app.
    • Only Shadow PC lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Radmin VPN pricing and details

  7. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month. Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • Tailscale has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
    • Only Shadow PC lists a web app.
    • Tailscale is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    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. Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • ZeroTier has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
    • Only Shadow PC lists a web app.
    • ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    ZeroTier pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Shadow PC?

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

Is Shadow PC end-to-end encrypted?

The Shadow PC listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 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 Shadow PC: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.