An open-source remote desktop application designed for self-hosting, as an alternative to TeamViewer.
Remote control with self-hostable ID and relay servers.
alternatives to
AnyDesk
Remote desktop software that connects through AnyDesk's network. A closed product from AnyDesk Software.
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| Tool | Fit | Stars | Licence | Terms | Self-hosted | Language | Latest | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RustDesk | Full replacement | 125k | AGPL-3.0 | Open source | Yes | Rust | 1.5.0 | 2026-10-06 |
| TigerVNC | Partial | 7.5k | GPL-2.0 | Open source | Yes | C++ | v1.16.2 | 2026-09-25 |
| MeshCentral | Partial | 7.3k | Apache-2.0 | Open source | Yes | HTML | 1.2.6 | 2026-09-24 |
Every alternative
3 alternatives
High performance, multi-platform VNC client and server
VNC server and viewer for direct connections, without a relay or an ID service.
A complete web-based remote monitoring and management web site. Once setup you can install agents and perform remote desktop session to devices on the local network or over the Internet.
Web-based remote desktop, terminal and file access to machines running its agent.
- Language
- HTML
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Stars
- 7.3k
- Latest
- 1.2.6
- Last push
- 2026-09-24
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About AnyDesk
- Vendor
- AnyDesk Software