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Self-hosted alternatives to TeamViewer

The TeamViewer listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 7 of the 15 other remote desktop apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

TeamViewer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store). 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

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.
    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.
    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.
    RustDesk vs TeamViewerRustDesk pricing and details

  4. 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 vs TeamViewerGetscreen.me pricing and details

  5. 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.
    NoMachine vs TeamViewerNoMachine pricing and details

  6. 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.
    Remote Utilities vs TeamViewerRemote Utilities pricing and details

  7. ScreenConnect

    Remote support for IT teams and MSPs, priced per concurrent technician

    • ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence). TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store).
    • TeamViewer has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TeamViewer lists a web app.
    • ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ScreenConnect pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to TeamViewer?

Yes. AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, Getscreen.me, NoMachine, Remote Utilities and ScreenConnect can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can TeamViewer be self-hosted?

The TeamViewer listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, Getscreen.me and Remote Utilities are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. 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 TeamViewer: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.