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title: Best Remote Desktop Software
canonical: https://saasranked.com/best/remote-desktop-software/
facts_checked: 2026-10-08
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# Best Remote Desktop Software

Control another computer over the internet, to help someone or to reach your own machine. 8 remote desktop tools ranked by points out of 100 from 17 published rules. Method: https://saasranked.com/best/remote-desktop-software/how-we-score/

| # | Product | Points | Systems | Features | Security | Price | Cheapest paid plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [RustDesk](https://saasranked.com/software/rustdesk.md) | 87 | 20/20 | 30/30 | 20/25 | 17/25 | $11.88/mo |
| 2 | [Zoho Assist](https://saasranked.com/software/zoho-assist.md) | 86 | 20/20 | 26/30 | 15/25 | 25/25 | $10/mo |
| 3 | [TeamViewer Remote](https://saasranked.com/software/teamviewer.md) | 84 | 20/20 | 30/30 | 20/25 | 14/25 | $20.02/mo |
| 4 | [Windows App](https://saasranked.com/software/windows-app.md) | 80 | 12/20 | 18/30 | 25/25 | 25/25 | $0 |
| 5 | [Splashtop](https://saasranked.com/software/splashtop.md) | 80 | 15/20 | 30/30 | 25/25 | 10/25 | $6/mo |
| 6 | [NoMachine](https://saasranked.com/software/nomachine.md) | 76 | 20/20 | 26/30 | 20/25 | 10/25 | $2.04/mo |
| 7 | [ScreenConnect](https://saasranked.com/software/screenconnect.md) | 70 | 15/20 | 26/30 | 20/25 | 9/25 | $30/mo |
| 8 | [Chrome Remote Desktop](https://saasranked.com/software/chrome-remote-desktop.md) | 66 | 20/20 | 11/30 | 10/25 | 25/25 | $0 |

## 1. RustDesk

Best for: People who want to self-host their remote access. RustDesk suits people and teams who want remote access that runs through their own server, free in its open-source form. It covers every major system plus a web client, and documents file transfer, remote printing, session recording and Android control. The catch: you run and maintain the server yourself, account features such as two-factor sign-in need Server Pro, and it publishes no security certification.

## 2. Zoho Assist

Best for: Small IT and support teams on a budget. Zoho Assist suits small support teams that want browser-based remote support at a low price, and its free plan already includes five unattended computers. Paid plans start at $10 a month on yearly billing, with monthly billing available. The catch is that file transfer is not in the free plan, and recording and remote printing sit in the higher tiers.

## 3. TeamViewer Remote

Best for: Personal use, and teams that need every platform. TeamViewer Remote suits people who want one tool for their own devices and for helping family, free for personal use. It runs on every major system, works from a browser, and lists file transfer, remote printing, Wake-on-LAN and session recording. The catch is work use: plans are paid a year up front, and commercial plans need an add-on to connect to phones and tablets.

## 4. Windows App

Best for: People with Windows Pro who want free remote access to their own PC. Windows App is the free choice if the PC you want to reach runs Windows Pro or higher: it uses Remote Desktop, which is built into those editions. It handles several monitors, printers and local drives well. The catch is setup: Windows Home cannot host, and reaching a PC from outside your network needs port forwarding or a VPN.

## 5. Splashtop

Best for: Individuals and small teams reaching their own computers. Splashtop suits individuals and small teams who want unattended access to their own computers on a low yearly budget. Solo costs $6 a month billed yearly, and the company holds ISO/IEC 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2. The catch: there is no free plan or monthly billing, and single sign-on, Android control and self-hosting sit on Enterprise or On-Prem.

## 6. NoMachine

Best for: People who want to reach their own computers directly, without a vendor relay. NoMachine suits people who want a self-hosted remote desktop for their own computers at a low yearly price. Sessions can run straight to a computer's IP address, and NoMachine lists file transfer, remote printing, Wake-on-LAN and session recording. The catch: the free edition ended with version 10, browser access needs Enterprise Desktop, and reaching machines without an IP address costs extra.

## 7. ScreenConnect

Best for: IT teams and managed service providers who want to self-host. ScreenConnect suits IT teams that want full remote support tools and the option to host the server themselves. Even the $30 One plan includes file transfer, multiple monitors and remote printing. The catches: there is no free plan, recording needs Standard at $47 a month, and self-hosted servers must be patched by their owners, as the critical 2024 flaw showed.

## 8. Chrome Remote Desktop

Best for: Free access to your own computers. Chrome Remote Desktop suits people who want free access to their own Windows, Mac or Linux computers, or a quick way to help someone. It works from a browser and from Android and iOS apps, and Google says every session is fully encrypted. The catch: Google's help pages do not document remote printing, session recording, Wake-on-LAN or multiple monitors.