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Windows App alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Windows App 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.

Windows App compared with 5 alternatives: Chrome Remote Desktop, Jump Desktop, Royal TS, Remmina and mRemoteNG.

Windows App is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Windows AppThis toolFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Chrome Remote DesktopFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Jump DesktopFree plan · from $14.99 one-timeYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Royal TSFree plan · from €49 one-timeYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
RemminaFreeFreeLinux
mRemoteNGFreeFreeWindows

Price against what you get

Windows App has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessWindows AppChrome Remote DesktopRemminamRemoteNG

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

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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The full chart of remote desktop apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Windows App

  1. 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 Linux app and a browser extension.
    • Chrome Remote Desktop does not cover file sharing, which Windows App does.

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

    Chrome Remote Desktop vs Windows AppChrome Remote Desktop pricing and details

  2. 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 Linux app.
    • Jump Desktop can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Jump Desktop does not cover file sharing, which Windows App does.

    Suits: Mac or iPad owners who would rather pay once than subscribe

    Jump Desktop vs Windows AppJump Desktop pricing and details

  3. Royal TS

    Connection manager for RDP, SSH, VNC and web sessions

    • Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
    • Royal TS lists no web app, which Windows App has.
    • Royal TS also covers workflow automation.
    • Royal TS does not cover file sharing, which Windows App does.

    Suits: IT staff managing many servers over RDP, SSH and VNC

    Royal TS vs Windows AppRoyal TS pricing and details

  4. Remmina

    Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH

    • Remmina is free.
    • Remmina also lists a Linux app.
    • Remmina lists no web app and Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Windows App has.
    • Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
    • Remmina does not cover file sharing, which Windows App does.

    Suits: Linux desktop users who connect to Windows machines over RDP

    Remmina vs Windows AppRemmina pricing and details

  5. mRemoteNG

    Free tabbed connection manager for RDP, VNC and SSH on Windows

    • mRemoteNG is free.
    • mRemoteNG lists no web app and macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Windows App has.
    • mRemoteNG is open source, according to its own site.
    • mRemoteNG does not cover file sharing, which Windows App does.

    Suits: Administrators who manage many servers over RDP, SSH and VNC

    mRemoteNG vs Windows AppmRemoteNG pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Windows App

  • Signing in takes a Microsoft work or school account from an administrator; a personal Microsoft account does not work.
  • Remote Desktop Services connections are not supported from Windows App on Windows, where Microsoft says to keep using the Remote Desktop app, or from the web browser client.
  • Remote PC connections are not available from the web browser client, and the Meta Quest support is listed as a preview.
  • It connects to Windows devices and apps; the pages describe no way to reach a Mac or Linux computer with it.
Windows App pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Windows App?

The alternatives to Windows App in this directory are Chrome Remote Desktop, Jump Desktop, Royal TS, Remmina and mRemoteNG. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Windows App.

Is there a free alternative to Windows App?

Yes. Chrome Remote Desktop, Remmina and mRemoteNG are free to use. Jump Desktop and Royal TS have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Windows App alternatives work on Linux?

The Windows App listing does not include a Linux app. Chrome Remote Desktop, Jump Desktop and Remmina list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Windows App?

Remmina and mRemoteNG are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.