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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Twingate

The Twingate 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.

Twingate has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per user / month (page's yearly view; monthly not shown). 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 Twingate

  1. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month. Twingate starts at $5 per user / month (page's yearly view; monthly not shown).
    • Only Twingate lists a browser extension.
    • Tailscale is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Tailscale vs TwingateTailscale pricing and details

  2. ZeroTier

    Peer-to-peer virtual networks for devices, servers and sites

    • ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices. Twingate starts at $5 per user / month (page's yearly view; monthly not shown).
    • Only Twingate lists a browser extension.
    • ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    ZeroTier vs TwingateZeroTier pricing and details

  3. Radmin VPN

    Free Windows software that joins remote PCs in a virtual LAN

    • Radmin VPN is free. Twingate starts at $5 per user / month (page's yearly view; monthly not shown).
    • Only Twingate lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Twingate lists a browser extension.
    • Radmin VPN is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Radmin VPN vs TwingateRadmin VPN pricing and details

  4. 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). Twingate starts at $5 per user / month (page's yearly view; monthly not shown).
    • Only TeamViewer lists a web app.
    • Only Twingate lists a browser extension.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    TeamViewer pricing and details

  5. RealVNC Connect

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

    • Only Twingate lists a browser extension.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • RealVNC Connect also covers remote desktop.
    • Twingate also covers vPN.
    RealVNC Connect pricing and details

  6. GoToMyPC

    Remote access to your own Windows or Mac computer

    • GoToMyPC starts at $28 per computer / month (Corporate); Personal $35. Twingate starts at $5 per user / month (page's yearly view; monthly not shown).
    • Twingate has a free plan. GoToMyPC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GoToMyPC lists a web app.
    • Only Twingate lists a browser extension.
    GoToMyPC pricing and details

  7. 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). Twingate starts at $5 per user / month (page's yearly view; monthly not shown).
    • Only HopToDesk lists a web app.
    • Only Twingate lists a browser extension.
    • HopToDesk is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    HopToDesk pricing and details

  8. Iperius Remote

    Remote desktop and support software priced by connections

    • Iperius Remote starts at €8.39 per month, billed annually, VAT excluded. Twingate starts at $5 per user / month (page's yearly view; monthly not shown).
    • Only Twingate lists a browser extension.
    • Iperius Remote is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Iperius Remote also covers file sharing and remote desktop.
    Iperius Remote pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Twingate?

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

Is Twingate end-to-end encrypted?

The Twingate 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?

Tailscale, ZeroTier, Radmin VPN, TeamViewer, RealVNC Connect, HopToDesk and Iperius Remote 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 Twingate: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.