Best Unattended Remote Access Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Zoho Assist is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of TeamViewer Remote and Jump Desktop. The best-ranked option with a free plan is TeamViewer Remote. The lowest first paid tier on this page is UltraViewer at $0.33/mo.
Unattended remote access is for reaching computers when nobody is available to accept a connection in person. Compare device limits and mobile access with file transfer, remote reboot, and Wake on LAN. Zoho Assist, TeamViewer Remote, and Jump Desktop are among the named options; HopToDesk and RustDesk are also included. Multi-monitor support and session recording offer further criteria to weigh against the devices and tasks involved. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing round out the comparison, helping you consider both capabilities and cost.
29 unattended remote access software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Unattended Remote Access Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 11 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 Zoho AssistPaid from $10/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 TeamViewer RemoteFree plan
- 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 HopToDeskPaid from $13.25/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 RustDeskPaid from $11.88/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 DWServiceFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 Getscreen.mePaid from $149/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 Remote UtilitiesPaid from $99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 AnyViewerFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 RemotePC
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- 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 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
- 13 AnyDesk
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 14 RealVNC Connect
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 15 RemoteViewPaid from $3.99/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 16 SimpleHelpPaid from $11.67/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 17 NoMachinePaid from $2.04/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 ConnectWise ScreenConnectPaid from $30/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 19 Dameware Remote EverywherePaid from $81/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 20 GoToMyPC
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 21 MeshCentral
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 22 N-able Take Control
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 23 BeyondTrust Remote Support
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 24 Supremo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 25 UltraViewerPaid from $0.33/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Device limit | Mobile access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoho Assist | 8.2 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 2 | TeamViewer Remote | 8.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | Jump Desktop | 8.0 | Free plan | $7.49/mo | Yes | 7.49 /user/mo | — | — |
| 4 | HopToDesk | 7.5 | Free plan | $13.25/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 5 | RustDesk | 7.3 | Free plan | $11.88/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | DWService | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 7 | Getscreen.me | 7.2 | Free plan | $149/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 8 | Remote Utilities | 7.2 | Free plan | $99/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 9 | AnyViewer | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 10 | RemotePC | 7.1 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 11 | ISL Online | 6.9 | No | $16.90/mo | No | 16.9 /user/mo | — | — |
| 12 | Splashtop | 6.9 | No | $2.50/mo | Yes | 6 /user/mo | — | — |
| 13 | AnyDesk | 6.6 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 14 | RealVNC Connect | 6.6 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 15 | RemoteView | 6.5 | No | $3.99/mo | No | — | 10 devices | Yes |
| 16 | SimpleHelp | 6.5 | No | $11.67/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 17 | NoMachine | 6.4 | No | $2.04/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 18 | ConnectWise ScreenConnect | 6.2 | No | $30/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 19 | Dameware Remote Everywhere | 6.2 | No | $81/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 20 | GoToMyPC | 6.2 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 21 | MeshCentral | 6.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 22 | N-able Take Control | 6.1 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 23 | BeyondTrust Remote Support | 6.0 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 24 | Supremo | 6.0 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 25 | UltraViewer | 6.0 | No | $0.33/mo | Yes | 3.99 /user/mo | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which unattended remote access software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Zoho Assist is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 8.2. TeamViewer Remote is second and Jump Desktop third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, UltraViewer has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.33/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.