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 can provide access to a computer or help with support from another location. Compare access mode and supported platforms to understand how a tool connects with your devices, then consider file transfer and session recording for the work you need to do. Managed devices may matter when overseeing multiple computers, while mobile apps offer another point of comparison. TeamViewer Remote, Zoho Assist and Jump Desktop are among the entries shown; ManageEngine Remote Access Plus and Splashtop are also included. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing, and match the listed capabilities to your access or support needs.
133 remote desktop software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
133ranked
15free plans on this page
$0.20/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Remote desktop software 25 channels on this page · 168 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromAccess modeSupported platformsFile transferSession recordingManaged devicesMobile apps Spec sheet Score
01 TeamViewer Remote Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOSFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices3 devicesMobile appsYes 7/8spec lines stated 9.7
02 Zoho Assist Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, Raspberry Pi, web browserFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devicesnot statedMobile appsYes 6/8spec lines stated 9.7
03 Jump Desktop Free planYesPaid from$7.49/user/moAccess modebothSupported platformsweb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, LinuxFile transferYesSession recordingnot statedManaged devicesnot statedMobile appsYes 6/8spec lines stated 9.4
04 ManageEngine Remote Access Plus Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, webFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices25 devicesMobile appsYes 7/8spec lines stated 9.1
05 HopToDesk Free planYesPaid fromFreeAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Raspberry Pi, FreeBSD, ChromeOS, browserFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices120 devicesMobile appsYes 8/8spec lines stated 9.1
06 Splashtop Free planYesPaid from$6/user/moAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, AndroidFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices2 devicesMobile appsYes 8/8spec lines stated 8.9
07 Remote Desktop Free planYesPaid fromFreeAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, Raspberry PiFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices100 devicesMobile appsYes 8/8spec lines stated 8.9
08 DeskIn Free planYesPaid fromFreeAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices100 devicesMobile appsYes 8/8spec lines stated 8.9
09 RemotePC Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, Mac, Linux, iOS, AndroidFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices1 devicesMobile appsYes 7/8spec lines stated 8.8
10 Getscreen.me Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, web browserFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devicesnot statedMobile appsYes 6/8spec lines stated 8.7
11 RustDesk Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, WebFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices20 devicesMobile appsYes 7/8spec lines stated 8.7
12 AnyDesk Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, web browserFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices100 devicesMobile appsYes 7/8spec lines stated 8.6
13 ISL Online Free planNoPaid from$16.90/user/moAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices10 devicesMobile appsYes 8/8spec lines stated 8.6
14 RealVNC Connect Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi OS, iOS/iPadOS, AndroidFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices3 devicesMobile appsYes 7/8spec lines stated 8.5
15 Admin By Request Secure Remote Access Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devicesnot statedMobile appsYes 6/8spec lines stated 8.5
16 Iperius Remote Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devicesnot statedMobile appsYes 6/8spec lines stated 8.5
17 Matrix42 FastViewer Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsweb, Windows, macOS, iOS, AndroidFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices100 devicesMobile appsYes 7/8spec lines stated 8.5
18 Remote Utilities Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices20 devicesMobile appsYes 7/8spec lines stated 8.5
19 MyRemoting Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iPad, iPhone, modern browsersFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devicesnot statedMobile appsYes 6/8spec lines stated 8.3
20 RemoteView Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web browsersFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices10 devicesMobile appsYes 7/8spec lines stated 8.3
21 AskLink Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOSFile transferYesSession recordingnot statedManaged devices200 devicesMobile appsYes 6/8spec lines stated 8.3
22 LiteManager Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices1 devicesMobile appsYes 7/8spec lines stated 8.3
23 ConnectWise ScreenConnect Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices10 devicesMobile appsYes 7/8spec lines stated 8.2
24 ShowMyPC Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAccess modebothSupported platformsWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone/iPad, Chromebook, web browserFile transferYesSession recordingYesManaged devices2 devicesMobile appsYes 7/8spec lines stated 8.2
25 HelpWire Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAccess modenot statedSupported platformsdesktopFile transfernot statedSession recordingnot statedManaged devicesnot statedMobile appsnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 8.2
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Questions about this list
Which remote desktop software is ranked first on Specifiction?
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?
15 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 what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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