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TeamViewer alternatives

TeamViewer compared with 12 alternatives: AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, LogMeIn Resolve, Zoho Assist and 7 more.

TeamViewer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store). 11 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
TeamViewerThis toolFree plan · from $619.99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
AnyDeskFree planYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SplashtopFree plan · from $23.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
RustDeskFree plan · from $11.88/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
LogMeIn ResolveFree plan · from $23/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Zoho AssistFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Chrome Remote DesktopFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CrankWheelFree plan · from $29/moYesWeb, Browser extension
Getscreen.meFree plan · from $4.17/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension
NoMachineFree trial · from $24.50/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
ParsecFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android
RealVNC ConnectFree planYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Remote UtilitiesFree planYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

TeamViewer starts at $51.67 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 9 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Splashtop and Zoho Assist.

RustDesk, LogMeIn Resolve, Chrome Remote Desktop, CrankWheel, Getscreen.me, NoMachine and 1 more start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessTeamViewerSplashtopRustDeskLogMeIn ResolveZoho AssistChrome Remote DesktopCrankWheelGetscreen.meNoMachineParsec

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of remote desktop apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from TeamViewer

  1. AnyDesk

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

    • Only TeamViewer lists a web app.
    • AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Reaching your own home or work computer at no cost for personal use

    AnyDesk vs TeamViewerAnyDesk pricing and details

  2. 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. TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store).
    • Only TeamViewer lists a web app.
    • Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Reaching a home computer from the couch at no cost, or from anywhere for a small yearly fee

    Splashtop vs TeamViewerSplashtop 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). TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store).
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want a free remote desktop app for their own computers

    RustDesk vs TeamViewerRustDesk pricing and details

  4. LogMeIn Resolve

    Remote support and device management for IT teams, by endpoint

    • LogMeIn Resolve starts at $23 per month for 25 endpoints, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store).
    • Only TeamViewer lists a Linux app.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • LogMeIn Resolve also covers help desk.

    Suits: Small IT departments that want remote access, patching and tickets in one tool

    LogMeIn Resolve vs TeamViewerLogMeIn Resolve pricing and details

  5. Zoho Assist

    Remote support and unattended access for help desks and IT teams

    • Zoho Assist starts at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store).
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Customer support teams helping users over the phone or chat

    Zoho Assist vs TeamViewerZoho Assist pricing and details

  6. Chrome Remote Desktop

    Google's free remote access to your own computers from a browser

    • Chrome Remote Desktop is free. TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store).
    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Reaching a home or work computer from a phone, tablet or another computer at no cost

    Chrome Remote Desktop vs TeamViewerChrome Remote Desktop pricing and details

  7. CrankWheel

    Screen sharing for sales calls that opens in the viewer's browser

    • CrankWheel starts at $29 per month (Solo, one user). TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store).
    • Only CrankWheel lists a browser extension.
    • Only TeamViewer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • CrankWheel also covers screen recording and video calls.

    Suits: Telesales and inside sales teams who show prospects a screen during a phone call

    CrankWheel vs TeamViewerCrankWheel pricing and details

  8. 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. TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store).
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
    • Only TeamViewer lists an iOS app.
    • Getscreen.me is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Getscreen.me can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: IT teams supporting staff or clients from a browser, without installing a viewer

    Getscreen.me vs TeamViewerGetscreen.me pricing and details

  9. NoMachine

    Self-hosted remote desktop sold as yearly server subscriptions

    • NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer). TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store).
    • TeamViewer has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
    • NoMachine is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Reaching your own home or office computer over your own network

    NoMachine vs TeamViewerNoMachine pricing and details

  10. Parsec

    Low-latency remote desktop for games and creative work

    • Parsec starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly). TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store).
    • Only TeamViewer lists an iOS app.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Playing games on a home PC from another computer or an Android device

    Parsec vs TeamViewerParsec pricing and details

  11. RealVNC Connect

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

    • Only TeamViewer lists a web app.

    Suits: Reaching your own Windows, Mac or Linux computers from a phone or tablet

    RealVNC Connect vs TeamViewerRealVNC Connect pricing and details

  12. Remote Utilities

    Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option

    • Only TeamViewer lists a web app.
    • Remote Utilities is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: System administrators managing many Windows, Mac and Linux machines

    Remote Utilities vs TeamViewerRemote Utilities pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in TeamViewer

  • TeamViewer's website shows prices by visitor location and could not be read in US dollars; Remote Access, Premium and Corporate prices are missing here.
  • The free version is for personal use only; any business or work use needs a paid licence, which TeamViewer offers to trial for 14 days.
  • Licences are billed yearly and cap the number of managed devices and simultaneous connections, e.g. one connection at a time on Business.
  • Supporting phones and tablets is a paid add-on; for iPhones and iPads it is screen sharing rather than control.
TeamViewer pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to TeamViewer?

The alternatives to TeamViewer in this directory are AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, LogMeIn Resolve, Zoho Assist, Chrome Remote Desktop, CrankWheel, Getscreen.me, NoMachine, Parsec, RealVNC Connect and Remote Utilities. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TeamViewer.

Is there a free alternative to TeamViewer?

Yes. Chrome Remote Desktop is free to use. AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, LogMeIn Resolve, Zoho Assist, CrankWheel, Getscreen.me, Parsec, RealVNC Connect and Remote Utilities have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to TeamViewer?

RustDesk is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.