ZeroTier alternatives · Remote Desktop
Self-hosted alternatives to ZeroTier
The ZeroTier listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 18 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
ZeroTier has a free plan. Paid plans start at $18 per month for 10 devices. 14 of them are free or have a free plan.
18 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to ZeroTier
- Free trial · from $24.50/yr
NoMachine
Self-hosted remote desktop sold as yearly server subscriptions
- NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer). ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices.
- ZeroTier has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NoMachine lists a web app.
- NoMachine is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
MeshCentral
Self-hosted open-source remote device management site
- MeshCentral is free. ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices.
- Only MeshCentral lists a web app.
- Only ZeroTier lists iOS and Android apps.
- MeshCentral is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $11.88/mo
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). ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices.
- Only RustDesk lists a web app.
- RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from €6/mo
NetBird
Open-source zero trust networking built on WireGuard
- NetBird starts at €6 per user / month (cloud, billing period not shown). ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices.
- NetBird is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Pritunl
Self-hosted open-source VPN server for OpenVPN and WireGuard
- Pritunl starts at $10 per host / month. ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices.
- Only ZeroTier lists iOS and Android apps.
- Pritunl is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
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. ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices.
- Only Getscreen.me lists a web app.
- Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
- Only ZeroTier lists an iOS app.
- Free plan
AnyDesk
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business
- AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- AnyDesk also covers remote desktop.
- ZeroTier also covers vPN.
- Free plan · from $23.99/yr
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. ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices.
- Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Splashtop also covers remote desktop.
- Free
Apache Guacamole
Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway
- Apache Guacamole is free. ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices.
- Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
- Only ZeroTier lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $16.90/mo
ISL Online
Remote support and unattended access, cloud or self-hosted
- ISL Online starts at $16.90 per month, billed annually ($202.80 per year). ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices.
- ZeroTier has a free plan. ISL Online does not, though it has a free trial.
- ISL Online is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $30/mo
ScreenConnect
Remote support for IT teams and MSPs, priced per concurrent technician
- ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence). ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices.
- ZeroTier has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
- ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan
Remote Utilities
Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option
- Remote Utilities is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Remote Utilities also covers remote desktop.
- ZeroTier also covers vPN.
6 more that can be self-hosted
All 18 in one tableCommon questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to ZeroTier?
Yes. NoMachine, MeshCentral, RustDesk, NetBird, Pritunl, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, Splashtop and 10 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can ZeroTier be self-hosted?
The ZeroTier listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these remote desktop apps are free?
MeshCentral, RustDesk, NetBird, Pritunl, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, Splashtop, Apache Guacamole and 6 more 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 ZeroTier: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.