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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Zoho Assist

The Zoho Assist listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 5 of the 35 other remote desktop apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Zoho Assist has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). 4 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Zoho Assist

  1. 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.
    TeamViewer vs Zoho AssistTeamViewer pricing and details

  2. GoToMyPC

    Remote access to your own Windows or Mac computer

    • GoToMyPC starts at $28 per computer / month (Corporate); Personal $35. Zoho Assist starts at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Zoho Assist has a free plan. GoToMyPC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • GoToMyPC is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • GoToMyPC also covers file sharing.
    GoToMyPC vs Zoho AssistGoToMyPC pricing and details

  3. RealVNC Connect

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

    • Only Zoho Assist lists a web app.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    RealVNC Connect pricing and details

  4. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month. Zoho Assist starts at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Zoho Assist lists a web app.
    • Tailscale is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Tailscale also covers vPN.
    Tailscale pricing and details

  5. ZeroTier

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

    • ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices. Zoho Assist starts at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Zoho Assist lists a web app.
    • ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • ZeroTier also covers vPN.
    ZeroTier pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Zoho Assist?

Yes. TeamViewer, GoToMyPC, RealVNC Connect, Tailscale and ZeroTier are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Zoho Assist end-to-end encrypted?

The Zoho Assist listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

TeamViewer, RealVNC Connect, Tailscale and ZeroTier 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 12, 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 Zoho Assist: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.