Jump Desktop
Remote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan
Jump Desktop report card
Very good · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 18, 2026
Best for paying once for remote access to your Mac or PC
Jump Desktop is the pick for reaching your own computers without a subscription. It's free on Windows, Android and the web, the Mac and iPhone apps are one-off purchases, and its Fluid protocol runs at up to 480 frames per second. Linux hosts are still in alpha, though, so it's really for Windows and Mac machines.
Who Jump Desktop is for
- Great if you'd rather pay once than rent your remote desktop by the month
- A treat if you game or edit video on a powerful PC from somewhere else
- Handy when some of your machines only speak RDP or VNC
Who Jump Desktop is not for
- Skip it if the computer you need to reach runs Linux, as that's still alpha
- Pricey if you need 10-bit colour or a USB pen tablet, which need Teams Enterprise
- Not for you if you want the iPhone app included in a Teams plan, as it's sold separately
Why Jump Desktop gets a 3.2
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- AValue for moneyFree on Windows, Android and the web, with no limit on computers or connections. On Apple devices you pay once: $34.99 for the Mac app and $14.99 for iPhone and iPad. Against Parsec's and Splashtop's paid personal plans for the same job, which renew every year, that's cheap.
- BFree plan and trialThe Windows, Android and web apps are free with unlimited computers, 480 fps, 4:4:4 colour and controllers, a plan one person can live on. The Mac and iPhone apps aren't free, though; the Mac app has a 14-day trial.
- CFeaturesThe Fluid protocol at up to 480 fps, plus RDP and VNC, virtual displays, controllers and Mission Control for AI agents. The gaps it lists itself: Linux hosts are alpha only, and 10-bit colour, extra displays, USB and more than 20 mbps need Teams Enterprise.
- BEase of use4.5 from 1,692 App Store ratings for the iPhone and iPad app. Install Jump Desktop Connect on the computer you want to reach and pick it from the list on the other device.
- APlatforms and integrationsWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android, plus Linux in alpha, with a REST API on Teams and single sign-on through Okta and Azure AD. It speaks RDP and VNC too, so it reaches machines without Jump on them.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Jump Desktop's own pages on 18 October 2026, and its App Store rating. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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Jump Desktop's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 14 of the 15 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 1.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 13 of 15) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 16 remote desktop apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Jump Desktop’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 13 of 15, level with 2
- BFree plan and trialAbove 9 of 15, level with 4
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 15, level with 11
- BEase of useAbove 5 of 15, level with 9
- APlatforms and integrationsAbove 13 of 15, level with 2
Keep Jump Desktop, or make your own?
Keep it
To replace Jump Desktop you would be making a fast, secure link to another computer through any network. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.2 is higher than 14 of the 15 other remote desktop apps we grade. It costs $14.99, paid once.
What you could not
- A fast, secure link to another computer through any network.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- It plugs into other products, Okta and Azure AD among them, and has an API.
- What a company asks for before it lets staff use something: single sign-on and roles and permissions.
What this rests on. Jump Desktop’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is Jump Desktop?
Jump Desktop is mainly for reaching your own computers, including for video editing, design and gaming, through its Fluid protocol at up to 480 frames per second, and it also speaks RDP and VNC. The Windows, Android and web apps are free, the Mac and iPhone or iPad apps are one-time purchases, and Teams plans add a dashboard, access groups and single sign-on for organizations.
Jump Desktop has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad app); Teams from $7.99 per user / month, yearly. See every plan
Good for
- Mac or iPad owners who would rather pay once than subscribe
- Video editors and designers working on a powerful remote workstation
- Gamers streaming PC or Mac games to another device
- Small teams that want managed remote access for a few dollars per user
Worth knowing
- The Mac and iPhone or iPad apps cost extra as one-time purchases; Teams plans include the Mac app but not the iPhone and iPad app.
- 10-bit color, more than one virtual display, USB redirection and bandwidth above 20 mbps need Teams Enterprise.
- Linux computers can be reached only through Connect for Linux, which is in alpha and meant for testing.
- Single sign-on and SCIM provisioning are Teams Enterprise features.
Key features
- Fluid protocol with RDP and VNC
- Its own Fluid protocol uses the host's GPU for encoding at up to 480 frames per second; the apps also connect to computers over standard RDP and VNC.
- Virtual displays
- Give the host a display that matches your screen's resolution and refresh rate even with no monitor attached; Teams Enterprise allows up to 4.
- Creative and gaming input
- Game controllers work on every plan; Enterprise adds USB drawing tablets, Stream Deck, color panels, pen pressure and tilt, and 10-bit color.
- Ask to share screen
- Ask the person at a computer to share their screen; they choose whether you can view or control, and several people can join one computer.
- AI agents with Mission Control
- Give AI agents a full desktop on a computer or virtual machine and watch, or step in, while they set up machines, test apps or fix problems.
- Team management
- Teams get a web dashboard for users, computers and permissions, access groups, a REST API, a command-line tool in beta and session watermarks on Enterprise.
Jump Desktop pricing
- Starts at
- $14.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad app); Teams from $7.99 per user / month, yearly
- Free plan
- Free on Windows, Android and the web, with unlimited computers and connections, up to 480 fps, one virtual display, 4:4:4 color, game controllers and privacy mode.
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial of Teams plans, no credit card required; 14-day trial of the Mac app
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | The Windows, Android and web apps, with no recurring fees and no limit on computers or simultaneous connections. |
| iPhone and iPad app | $14.99one-time, on the US App Store | A one-time purchase with no subscription. Not included in Teams plans, which cover the Mac app only. |
| Mac app | $34.99one-time, on the US Mac App Store | A one-time purchase with no subscription, also sold directly with a 14-day trial. Included with Teams plans. |
| Teams Pro | $7.99per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly) | Teams Dashboard, 5 access groups, Mac app licences, REST API, automated custom installers and 5 years of cloud access logs. |
| Teams Enterprise | $15.99per user / month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly) | Unlimited access groups, up to 4 virtual displays, 10-bit color, 60 mbps, USB and stylus pressure, security keys, SSO and SCIM. |
Read from jumpdesktop.com on Oct 18, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Jump Desktop before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountYearly billing saves 20% on Teams
The pricing page says yearly billing saves 20%: Teams Pro is $95.90 a year against $9.99 a month, and Enterprise $191.88 a year against $19.99.
Stated on jumpdesktop.com
How people rate the Jump Desktop app
4.5
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars80%
- 4 stars8%
- 3 stars3%
- 2 stars2%
- 1 star8%
1,692 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 18, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
- Okta
- Azure AD
Jump Desktop alternatives
- Jump Desktop vs Parsec
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- Jump Desktop vs RealVNC Connect
Free plan
- Jump Desktop vs NoMachine
Free trial · from $24.50/yr
Common questions
Is Jump Desktop free?
Jump Desktop has a free plan. Free on Windows, Android and the web, with unlimited computers and connections, up to 480 fps, one virtual display, 4:4:4 color, game controllers and privacy mode. Paid plans start at $14.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad app); Teams from $7.99 per user / month, yearly.
How much does Jump Desktop cost?
Jump Desktop lists 5 plans. Free: $0. iPhone and iPad app: $14.99 one-time, on the US App Store. Mac app: $34.99 one-time, on the US Mac App Store. Teams Pro: $7.99 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly). Teams Enterprise: $15.99 per user / month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly). Prices were read from jumpdesktop.com on Oct 18, 2026.
What platforms does Jump Desktop work on?
Jump Desktop is available on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
Does Jump Desktop offer any discounts?
Jump Desktop publicly lists the following: Yearly billing saves 20% on Teams.
How is Jump Desktop rated?
Jump Desktop's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1,692 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 18, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Is Jump Desktop open source?
Jump Desktop is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 18, 2026.
Does Jump Desktop have an API?
Yes. Jump Desktop offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Jump Desktop integrate with?
Jump Desktop's listing names Okta and Azure AD. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Jump Desktop have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial of Teams plans, no credit card required; 14-day trial of the Mac app.
Who makes Jump Desktop?
Jump Desktop is made by Phase Five Systems.
What are the alternatives to Jump Desktop?
The closest alternatives to Jump Desktop in our directory are Parsec, Splashtop, Chrome Remote Desktop, RealVNC Connect and NoMachine. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Jump Desktop.
How does Jump Desktop compare with other remote desktop apps?
Jump Desktop's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 14 of the 15 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 1. It stands best on value for money (A, above 13 of 15) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Could I make my own version of Jump Desktop?
To replace Jump Desktop you would be making a fast, secure link to another computer through any network. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.2 is higher than 14 of the 15 other remote desktop apps we grade. It costs $14.99, paid once. What you could not make: A fast, secure link to another computer through any network. Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other. It plugs into other products, Okta and Azure AD among them, and has an API. What a company asks for before it lets staff use something: single sign-on and roles and permissions. This is a judgement from its listing. We have not built one.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 18, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.