Remote Desktop
Open-source remote desktop apps
9 of the 36 remote desktop apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.
All of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RustDeskOpen-source remote desktop you can run on your own server | Free plan · from $11.88/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| TailscalePrivate network that links your devices, servers and teams | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| UltraVNCFree open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers | Free | Free | Windows |
| TightVNCFree VNC remote desktop for Windows, with paid Pro encryption | Free plan · from $12/yr | Yes | Windows |
| mRemoteNGFree tabbed connection manager for RDP, VNC and SSH on Windows | Free | Free | Windows |
| RemminaFree Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH | Free | Free | Linux |
| Apache GuacamoleOpen-source clientless remote desktop gateway | Free | Free | Web |
| MeshCentralSelf-hosted open-source remote device management site | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| MoonlightOpen-source client for streaming PC games to other devices | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Common questions
Which remote desktop apps are open source?
9 of the 36 remote desktop apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites. They are RustDesk, Tailscale, UltraVNC, TightVNC, mRemoteNG, Remmina, Apache Guacamole, MeshCentral and Moonlight.
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 each listing names the pages it was read from.