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Zoho Assist alternatives

Zoho Assist compared with 6 alternatives: LogMeIn Resolve, ScreenConnect, TeamViewer, Splashtop, Getscreen.me and 1 more.

Zoho Assist has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Zoho AssistThis toolFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
LogMeIn ResolveFree plan · from $23/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ScreenConnectFree trial · from $30/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
TeamViewerFree plan · from $619.99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SplashtopFree plan · from $23.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Getscreen.meFree plan · from $4.17/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension
CrankWheelFree plan · from $29/moYesWeb, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Zoho Assist starts at $10 a month and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Splashtop and Getscreen.me start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessZoho AssistLogMeIn ResolveScreenConnectTeamViewerSplashtopGetscreen.meCrankWheel

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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How each one differs from Zoho Assist

  1. LogMeIn Resolve

    Remote support and device management for IT teams, by endpoint

    • LogMeIn Resolve starts at $23 per month for 25 endpoints, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Zoho Assist starts at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Zoho Assist lists a Linux app.
    • LogMeIn Resolve also covers help desk.

    Suits: Small IT departments that want remote access, patching and tickets in one tool

  2. ScreenConnect

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

    • ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence). Zoho Assist starts at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Zoho Assist has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoho Assist lists a web app.
    • ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Managed service providers supporting many client businesses

  3. 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). Zoho Assist starts at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost

  4. 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. Zoho Assist starts at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Zoho Assist lists a web app.
    • 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

  5. 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. Zoho Assist starts at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
    • Only Zoho Assist lists an iOS app.
    • Getscreen.me is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Getscreen.me can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: IT teams supporting staff or clients from a browser, without installing a viewer

  6. CrankWheel

    Screen sharing for sales calls that opens in the viewer's browser

    • CrankWheel starts at $29 per month (Solo, one user). Zoho Assist starts at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only CrankWheel lists a browser extension.
    • Only Zoho Assist lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • CrankWheel also covers screen recording and video calls.
    • Zoho Assist also covers remote desktop.

    Suits: Telesales and inside sales teams who show prospects a screen during a phone call

Limits worth knowing in Zoho Assist

  • Remote Support and Unattended Access are sold separately, one per technician and one per 25 computers, so many teams need both.
  • The free plan allows one concurrent session and leaves out file transfer and screen blanking.
  • A session-based Corporate plan lists $75 a month for 50 technicians, 2 concurrent sessions and 1,000 managed devices; larger concurrent plans are quoted.
  • Session recording and remote printing are not in the Standard plans.
Zoho Assist pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Zoho Assist?

The alternatives to Zoho Assist in this directory are LogMeIn Resolve, ScreenConnect, TeamViewer, Splashtop, Getscreen.me and CrankWheel. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zoho Assist.

Is there a free alternative to Zoho Assist?

Yes. LogMeIn Resolve, TeamViewer, Splashtop, Getscreen.me and CrankWheel have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.