Shadow PC alternatives · Remote Desktop
Self-hosted alternatives to Shadow PC
The Shadow PC listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 18 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Shadow PC is a paid product, starting at $29.99 per month, no commitment. 14 of them are free or have a free plan.
18 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Shadow PC
- Free
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.
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
Getscreen.me
Browser-based remote access for IT teams, with a free two-device plan
- Getscreen.me starts at $4.17 per technician / month, billed annually, plus a charge per device. Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
- Getscreen.me has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
- Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
- Only Shadow PC lists an iOS app.
- Free plan
AnyDesk
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business
- AnyDesk has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
- Only Shadow PC lists a web app.
- AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Shadow PC also covers AI agents.
- 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. Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
- Splashtop has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
- Only Shadow PC lists a web app.
- Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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). 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.
- Free trial · from $30/mo
ScreenConnect
Remote support for IT teams and MSPs, priced per concurrent technician
- ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence). Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
- Only Shadow PC lists a web app.
- ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Shadow PC also covers AI agents.
- Free plan
Remote Utilities
Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option
- Remote Utilities has a free plan. Shadow PC does not.
- Only Shadow PC lists a web app.
- Remote Utilities is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Shadow PC also covers AI agents.
- Free trial · from $24.50/yr
NoMachine
Self-hosted remote desktop sold as yearly server subscriptions
- NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer). Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
- NoMachine is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Shadow PC also covers AI agents.
- Free trial · from $370/mo
SolarWinds Dameware
Remote support software for IT teams, sold as three products
- SolarWinds Dameware starts at $370 (Mini Remote Control, no monthly fees); billing basis not stated. Shadow PC starts at $29.99 per month, no commitment.
- Only Shadow PC lists a web app.
- SolarWinds Dameware is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Shadow PC also covers AI agents.
- Free
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.
- Free
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.
- Free
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.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Shadow PC?
Yes. Sunshine, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, ScreenConnect, Remote Utilities, NoMachine and 10 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can Shadow PC be self-hosted?
The Shadow PC listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these remote desktop apps are free?
Sunshine, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, Remote Utilities, UltraVNC, Apache Guacamole and 6 more 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.