Systems20 of 20
Features11 of 30
Security10 of 25
Price25 of 25
remote desktop tool · Google LLC
Chrome Remote Desktop
Google's free remote desktop tool that runs in the browser, for reaching your own computers or helping someone.
In short
- Chrome Remote Desktop has no paid plan; the Android app is listed at no charge on Google Play4.
- On a computer it runs on the web at remotedesktop.google.com, with mobile apps for Android and iOS1,7.
- You can set up remote access to a Windows, Mac or Linux computer and connect later with a PIN1.
- Google says all remote desktop sessions are fully encrypted1.
- To help someone, the host shares a one-time access code and must confirm sharing every 30 minutes1.
Chrome Remote Desktop suits people who want free access to their own Windows, Mac or Linux computers, or a quick way to help someone1. It works from a browser and from Android and iOS apps, and Google says every session is fully encrypted1,7. The catch: Google's help pages do not document remote printing, session recording, Wake-on-LAN or multiple monitors1.
Best for: Free access to your own computers.
Where the points come from
Systems 20 of 20 points
Features 11 of 30 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Unattended access | YesYou set up remote access on your own computer, then connect to it later by entering a PIN1. | 6 / 6 |
| File transfer | YesGoogle documents a File transfer section in the session options panel, described for ChromeOS kiosk hosts5. | 5 / 5 |
| Multiple monitors | Not published | 0 / 4 |
| Remote printing | Not published | 0 / 3 |
| Session recording | Not published | 0 / 4 |
| Wake-on-LAN | Not published | 0 / 4 |
| Control Android devices | Not published | 0 / 4 |
Security 10 of 25 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Encrypted sessions | YesGoogle says all remote desktop sessions are fully encrypted1. | 5 / 5 |
| Two-factor sign-in | YesComputers are registered with a Google Account, which supports 2-Step Verification6,7. | 5 / 5 |
| Single sign-on | Not published | 0 / 5 |
| SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 | Not published | 0 / 5 |
| Self-hosting | Not published | 0 / 5 |
Price 25 of 25 points
The rule behind each line: how we score remote desktop tools.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
Strengths
What Google LLC says
Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.
- Google says Chrome Remote Desktop is built on its secure infrastructure using open web technologies like WebRTC8.
Other remote desktop tools
- 1
RustDeskPeople who want to self-host their remote access87/100$11.88/mocheapest paid plan - 2
Zoho AssistSmall IT and support teams on a budget86/100$10/mocheapest paid plan - 3
TeamViewer RemotePersonal use, and teams that need every platform84/100$20.02/mocheapest paid plan - 4
Windows AppPeople with Windows Pro who want free remote access to their own PC80/100$0cheapest paid plan
Sources
- Access another computer with Chrome Remote Desktop - Computer - Google Chrome Help, Google. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Access another computer with Chrome Remote Desktop - Android phone & tablet - Google Chrome Help, Google. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Access another computer with Chrome Remote Desktop - iPhone & iPad - Google Chrome Help, Google. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Chrome Remote Desktop - Apps on Google Play, Google. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Remotely connect to ChromeOS devices - Chrome Enterprise and Education Help, Google. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Turn on 2-Step Verification - Computer - Google Account Help, Google. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Control use of Chrome Remote Desktop - Chrome Enterprise and Education Help, Google. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Chrome Remote Desktop, Google. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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