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Unified Remote alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Unified Remote alternative for most people is Chrome Remote Desktop (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of remote desktop apps. It's also the best free one.
Unified Remote compared with 6 alternatives: Remote Mouse, Chrome Remote Desktop, Jump Desktop, Splashtop, TeamViewer and 1 more.
Unified Remote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time, per platform. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified RemoteThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Remote Mouse | Free plan · from $1.49/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Chrome Remote Desktop | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Jump Desktop | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Splashtop | Free plan · from $23.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| TeamViewer | Free plan · from $619.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Vysor | Free plan · from $2.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Unified Remote
Remote Mouse
Use a phone as a wireless mouse, keyboard and trackpad
- Remote Mouse starts at $1.49 per month (Pro Membership, App Store).
- Remote Mouse also covers dictation.
Suits: Presentations and media playback from across a room
Chrome Remote Desktop
Google's free remote access to your own computers from a browser
- Chrome Remote Desktop is free.
- Chrome Remote Desktop also lists a web app and a browser extension.
Suits: Reaching a home or work computer from a phone, tablet or another computer at no cost
Jump Desktop
Remote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan
- Jump Desktop starts at $14.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad app); Teams from $7.99 per user / month, yearly.
- Jump Desktop also lists a web app.
Suits: Mac or iPad owners who would rather pay once than subscribe
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.
- Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Reaching a home computer from the couch at no cost, or from anywhere for a small yearly fee
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).
- TeamViewer also lists a web app.
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost
Vysor
Mirror and control a phone from a desktop or browser
- Vysor starts at $2.50 per month, or $10 per year, or $40 lifetime.
- Vysor also lists a web app.
- Vysor lists no iOS and Android apps, which Unified Remote has.
- Vysor also covers screenshots.
Suits: Android developers testing on a real device from a desktop
Limits worth knowing in Unified Remote
- By default it works only on the local network; using it over mobile data means configuring your router.
- The Full version is bought separately for each platform, so Android and iOS cost $4.99 each.
- The FAQ says controlling another Android or iOS device from the phone is not supported, and Chrome OS is not supported.
- A server program must be installed on the computer; the phone app cannot control a computer on its own.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Unified Remote?
The alternatives to Unified Remote in this directory are Remote Mouse, Chrome Remote Desktop, Jump Desktop, Splashtop, TeamViewer and Vysor. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Unified Remote.
Is there a free alternative to Unified Remote?
Yes. Chrome Remote Desktop is free to use. Remote Mouse, Jump Desktop, Splashtop, TeamViewer and Vysor have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.