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Self-hosted alternatives to Zscaler Private Access

The Zscaler Private Access 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.

Zscaler Private Access's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 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 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. Getscreen.me

    Browser-based remote access for IT teams, with a free two-device plan

    • Getscreen.me has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
    • Getscreen.me is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Getscreen.me pricing and details

  3. AnyDesk

    Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business

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

  4. Splashtop

    Remote access to your own computers, plus separate IT support plans

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

  5. 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

  6. ScreenConnect

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

    • Only ScreenConnect lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
    • ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers vPN.
    ScreenConnect pricing and details

  7. Remote Utilities

    Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option

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

  8. NoMachine

    Self-hosted remote desktop sold as yearly server subscriptions

    • Only NoMachine lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • NoMachine is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers vPN.
    NoMachine pricing and details

  9. SolarWinds Dameware

    Remote support software for IT teams, sold as three products

    • Only SolarWinds Dameware lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
    • SolarWinds Dameware is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers vPN.
    SolarWinds Dameware pricing and details

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

6 more that can be self-hosted

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Zscaler Private Access?

Yes. Teleport, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, ScreenConnect, Remote Utilities, NoMachine and 10 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Zscaler Private Access be self-hosted?

The Zscaler Private Access listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

Teleport, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, Remote Utilities, UltraVNC, 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 Zscaler Private Access: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.