Remote Desktop
Remote desktop apps for Linux
14 of the 16 remote desktop apps in this directory list a Linux app.
11 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getscreen.meBrowser-based remote access for IT teams, with a free two-device plan | Free plan · from $4.17/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension |
| TeamViewerRemote access and IT support, free for personal use only | Free plan · from $619.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| AnyDeskRemote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| SplashtopRemote access to your own computers, plus separate IT support plans | Free plan · from $23.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| RustDeskOpen-source remote desktop you can run on your own server | Free plan · from $11.88/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Chrome Remote DesktopGoogle's free remote access to your own computers from a browser | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ParsecLow-latency remote desktop for games and creative work | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Jump DesktopRemote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| RealVNC ConnectRemote access from the makers of VNC, with end-to-end encryption | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zoho AssistRemote support and unattended access for help desks and IT teams | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ScreenConnectRemote support for IT teams and MSPs, priced per concurrent technician | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Remote UtilitiesRemote administration tool with a self-hosted server option | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| NoMachineSelf-hosted remote desktop sold as yearly server subscriptions | Free trial · from $24.50/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| RemotePCLow-cost remote access to your own computers, from IDrive | Free trial · from $2.46/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Common questions
Which remote desktop apps work on Linux?
14 of the 16 remote desktop apps in this directory list a Linux app. They are Getscreen.me, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop, Parsec, Jump Desktop, RealVNC Connect, Zoho Assist, ScreenConnect, Remote Utilities, NoMachine and RemotePC.
Which of these remote desktop apps are free?
Getscreen.me, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Splashtop, RustDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop, Parsec, Jump Desktop, RealVNC Connect, Zoho Assist and Remote Utilities are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. 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 each listing names the pages it was read from.