Best Remote Desktop Software in 2026
Updated
In short: TeamViewer Remote is ranked #1 of 133 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Zoho Assist and Jump Desktop. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Zoho Assist. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Remote Desktop at $0.20/mo.
Remote desktop software lets you connect to computers from another location, whether you are accessing your own device or providing support. Compare access mode and supported platforms, then consider file transfer and session recording for the tasks you handle. Managed devices may matter if you oversee multiple machines, while mobile apps add another point of comparison. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help you weigh plans. TeamViewer Remote, Zoho Assist, and Jump Desktop are among the entries to consider. Match the listed capabilities to the devices and kind of remote access or support your work requires.
133 remote desktop software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Remote desktop software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 22 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 TeamViewer RemoteFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 Zoho AssistPaid from $10/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 Jump DesktopPaid from $7.49/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 ManageEngine Remote Access PlusPaid from $6.25/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 HopToDeskPaid from $13.25/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 Remote DesktopPaid from $0.20/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 DeskInPaid from $4.16/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 Getscreen.mePaid from $149/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 SplashtopPaid from $2.50/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 RustDeskPaid from $11.88/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 11 ISL OnlinePaid from $16.90/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 12 RemotePC
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 13 Admin By Request Secure Remote AccessFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 14 Iperius RemotePaid from €8.39/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 15 Remote UtilitiesPaid from $99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 16 ParsecFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 17 AnyDesk
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 MyRemotingPaid from $6.25/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 19 Matrix42 FastViewerPaid from €45/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 20 AskLinkFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 21 RealVNC Connect
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 22 AweSunFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 23 LiteManagerFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 24 HelpWirePaid from $100/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 25 SpocDeskPaid from ₹799/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
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Questions about this list
Which remote desktop software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
TeamViewer Remote is ranked #1 of 133 with a score of 9.7. Zoho Assist is second and Jump Desktop third.
How many of these have a free plan?
18 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Remote Desktop has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.20/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.