Alternatives to NoMachine
Fast NX-protocol remote desktop, free for personal
NoMachine ranks #2 of 9 in Remote desktop tools, with an Alt Score of 91. It is proprietary, freemium from USD 44.50/year (Enterprise Desktop Subscription, per computer) and available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. 10 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Individuals, IT teams, and organizations who need to remotely access and control a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer from another device, including personal use, remote work, and technical support scenarios.
NoMachine gives you remote desktop access built on its proprietary NX protocol, designed for high-performance, low-latency connections even with graphics-intensive or media-heavy sessions. It supports file transfer and printing between computers, encrypted connections (SSH, TLS/AES), and cross-platform clients for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS. It's free for personal use, with paid tiers adding multi-user access, load balancing, and enterprise management features.
You install the NoMachine software on both the computer you want to control and the device you're connecting from, then connect directly via IP address or through the NoMachine Network service to reach the remote desktop, including behind firewalls or without a public IP.
Where NoMachine stands out
Verified capabilities most alternatives don't have.
Why people leave NoMachine
Dashed reasons are sourced facts; the rest are opinions. Vendors can dispute.
Sign in to add a reason — new reasons go through moderation before appearing.
Ranked alternatives
Ordered by Alt Score. Click any score to see the breakdown.
Feature comparison
Rows come from the Remote desktop tools checklist (14 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
| Remote desktop tools checklist | NoMachine | AnyDesk | Splashtop | TeamViewer | RustDesk | Parsec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | ||||||
| Starts at | ||||||
| License | ||||||
| Platforms | ||||||
| Cross-platform | ||||||
| Unattended access | ||||||
| File transfer | ||||||
| Self-hostable server | ||||||
| E2E encryption | ||||||
| Free for personal use | ||||||
| Wake-on-LAN | ||||||
| Multi-monitor | ||||||
| Low-latency mode (gaming) | ||||||
| Mobile clients |
Every fact and feature listed for NoMachine is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
-
Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-11
NoMachine comes loaded with features out-of-the-box and is free for personal use.
https://www.nomachine.com/everybody -
License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
The technology behind NoMachine software is released under a closed source license with the exception of some components that we release as open source software or as contributions to other OSS projec
https://kb.nomachine.com/AR09K00691 -
Starts at USD 44.50/year (Enterprise Desktop Subscription, per computer) verified 2026-07-11
USD 44.50 /year
https://store.nomachine.com/product/enterprise-desktop-subscription?products=desktop -
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-11
NoMachine can be installed on Windows, macOS, Linux, Linux ARM, Android systems, including Chromebooks, and Apple's iOS/iPadOS.
https://www.nomachine.com/support/supported-operating-systems-and-supported-applications -
Status active verified 2026-07-11
NoMachine 9.3.7 now available for download
https://kb.nomachine.com/SU12W00269 -
Cross-platform Yes verified 2026-07-11
server hosts") with stock desktop environments running on Windows, macOS and Linux."
NoMachine enables remote access to systems (
https://www.nomachine.com/support/supported-operating-systems-and-supported-applications -
Unattended access Yes verified 2026-07-11
Unattended access with NoMachine enables secure remote access to devices without requiring physical approval.
https://kb.nomachine.com/AR03W01271 -
File transfer Yes verified 2026-07-11
File-transfer (including drag and drop)
https://www.nomachine.com/nomachine-features -
Self-hostable server Yes verified 2026-07-11
Cloud Server, like all NoMachine products, works as a self-hosted remote access system, without relying on any external NoMachine server.
https://www.nomachine.com/enterprise/cloud-server-products -
E2E encryption Yes verified 2026-07-11
Data transmission is always encrypted using end-to-end encryption.
https://knowledgebase.nomachine.com/AR04S01121 -
Free for personal use Yes verified 2026-07-11
NoMachine comes loaded with features out-of-the-box and is free for personal use.
https://www.nomachine.com/everybody -
Wake-on-LAN Partial verified 2026-07-11
At the moment, NoMachine doesn't support WOL outside the same network (like over the Internet), since it doesn't implement the magic packet allowing for that.
https://kb.nomachine.com/AR11R01101 -
Multi-monitor Yes verified 2026-07-11
Support for multi-monitor set-ups and switch view between remote displays
https://www.nomachine.com/nomachine-features -
Low-latency mode (gaming) Partial verified 2026-07-11
play remotely your favorite video-game
https://www.nomachine.com/nomachine-features -
Mobile clients Yes verified 2026-07-11
Connect from your device to any NoMachine-enabled PC or Mac at the speed of light. NoMachine is the fastest remote desktop software you have ever tried.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nomachine/id874286563
FAQ
Yes. AnyDesk, TeamViewer and Parsec have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
RustDesk and Remmina — every license claim links its source.