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Open-source alternatives to Zscaler Private Access

Zscaler Private Access is not described as open source on its own site. 17 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Zscaler Private Access's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All of them are free or have a free plan.

17 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Zscaler Private Access

  1. Teleport

    Identity-based access to servers, databases and Kubernetes

    • Teleport has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only Teleport lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • Teleport is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers vPN and remote desktop.
    Teleport vs Zscaler Private AccessTeleport pricing and details

  2. RustDesk

    Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server

    • RustDesk has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only RustDesk lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers vPN.
    RustDesk pricing and details

  3. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only Tailscale lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
    • Tailscale is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Tailscale pricing and details

  4. UltraVNC

    Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers

    • UltraVNC has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only UltraVNC lists a Windows app.
    • Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
    • UltraVNC is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    UltraVNC pricing and details

  5. TightVNC

    Free VNC remote desktop for Windows, with paid Pro encryption

    • TightVNC has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only TightVNC lists a Windows app.
    • Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
    • TightVNC is open source, according to its own site.
    TightVNC pricing and details

  6. mRemoteNG

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

    • mRemoteNG has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only mRemoteNG lists a Windows app.
    • Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
    • mRemoteNG is open source, according to its own site.
    mRemoteNG pricing and details

  7. Remmina

    Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH

    • Remmina has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only Remmina lists a Linux app.
    • Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
    • Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
    Remmina pricing and details

  8. Apache Guacamole

    Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway

    • Apache Guacamole has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers vPN.
    Apache Guacamole pricing and details

  9. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

    • MeshCentral has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only MeshCentral lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
    • MeshCentral is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers vPN.
    MeshCentral pricing and details

  10. Moonlight

    Open-source client for streaming PC games to other devices

    • Moonlight has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only Moonlight lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
    • Moonlight is open source, according to its own site.
    Moonlight pricing and details

  11. HopToDesk

    Free open-source remote desktop with a paid device dashboard

    • HopToDesk has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only HopToDesk lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • HopToDesk is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • HopToDesk also covers file sharing and help desk.
    HopToDesk pricing and details

  12. Sunshine

    Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight clients

    • Sunshine has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only Sunshine lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
    • Sunshine is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Sunshine pricing and details

5 more that are open source

All 17 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Zscaler Private Access?

Yes. Teleport, RustDesk, Tailscale, UltraVNC, TightVNC, mRemoteNG, Remmina, Apache Guacamole and 9 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Zscaler Private Access open source?

Zscaler Private Access is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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 Zscaler Private Access: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.