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Open-source alternatives to Shadow PC

Shadow PC is not described as open source on its own site. 17 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Shadow PC is a paid product, starting at $29.99 per month, no commitment. All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Shadow PC

  1. Moonlight

    Open-source client for streaming PC games to other devices

    • Moonlight is free. Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • Moonlight has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
    • Only Shadow PC lists a web app.
    • Moonlight is open source, according to its own site.
    Moonlight vs Shadow PCMoonlight pricing and details

  2. Sunshine

    Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight clients

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

  3. 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). Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • RustDesk has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Shadow PC also covers AI agents.
    RustDesk pricing and details

  4. UltraVNC

    Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers

    • UltraVNC is free. Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • UltraVNC 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.
    UltraVNC 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. Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • TightVNC 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.
    TightVNC pricing and details

  6. mRemoteNG

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

    • mRemoteNG is free. Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • mRemoteNG 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.
    mRemoteNG pricing and details

  7. Remmina

    Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH

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

  8. Apache Guacamole

    Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway

    • Apache Guacamole is free. Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • Apache Guacamole has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
    • Only Shadow PC lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Apache Guacamole pricing and details

  9. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

    • MeshCentral is free. Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • MeshCentral has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
    • Only Shadow PC lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MeshCentral is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    MeshCentral pricing and details

  10. 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

  11. TigerVNC

    Free open-source VNC client and server for Linux, Windows and macOS

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

  12. DWService

    Free browser-based remote access to computers via an agent

    • DWService starts at £3 per month, plus tax (£30 per year). Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
    • DWService has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
    • Only Shadow PC lists iOS and Android apps.
    • DWService is open source, according to its own site.
    DWService pricing and details

5 more that are open source

All 17 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Shadow PC?

Yes. Moonlight, Sunshine, RustDesk, UltraVNC, TightVNC, mRemoteNG, Remmina, Apache Guacamole and 9 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Shadow PC open source?

Shadow PC is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 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 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.