# Alternatives to TeamViewer

The remote support household name.

TeamViewer ranks #4 of 9 in Remote desktop tools, with an Alt Score of 82. It is proprietary, freemium and available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. 9 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.

Source: https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/teamviewer/
Category: Remote desktop tools

## Where TeamViewer stands out

- **Wake-on-LAN** — 3 of 6 apps with a verified answer have this

## Overview

- **Who it's for**: IT professionals, help desk teams, and MSPs who need to remotely support and manage computers and devices, as well as individuals who want free remote access to their own machines.
- **What you get**: Cross-platform remote access and control of computers, servers, and mobile devices, with file transfer between connected endpoints. Unattended access lets you connect to a device without someone present to approve it. Enterprise tiers add endpoint monitoring, automated remediation, and integrations with tools like Intune, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Teams.
- **How it works**: Install the TeamViewer client on both the local and remote device, then connect using a partner ID and password (or set up unattended access for repeat connections without a code). Once connected, you can view and control the remote screen, transfer files, and end the session when done.

## Profile

- **License**: Proprietary (verified 2026-07-11)
- **Pricing model**: Freemium (verified 2026-07-11)
- **Starts at**: ?
- **Platforms**: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
- **Status**: active (verified 2026-07-11)

## Ranked alternatives

| # | App | Alt Score | Licence | Platforms |
|---|-----|-----------|---------|-----------|
| 1 | [AnyDesk](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/anydesk.md) | 91 | ? | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| 2 | [NoMachine](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/nomachine.md) | 91 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| 3 | [Splashtop](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/splashtop.md) | 86 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| 4 | [RustDesk](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/rustdesk.md) | 78 | AGPL-3.0 | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| 5 | [Parsec](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/parsec.md) | 68 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| 6 | [RealVNC](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/realvnc.md) | 46 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| 7 | [Chrome Remote Desktop](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/chrome-remote-desktop.md) | 42 | ? | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| 8 | [Remmina](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/remmina.md) | 32 | GPL-2.0-or-later | Linux |

Alt Score = Verified coverage (90%) + Visibility (10%). See https://altcatalog.com/how-alt-score-works/

## Feature comparison

Legend: Yes / No / Partial / ? (not verified).

| Remote desktop tools checklist | TeamViewer | AnyDesk | NoMachine | Splashtop | RustDesk | Parsec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium | Subscription | OSS + paid hosting | Freemium |
| Starts at | ? | ? | USD 44.50/year (Enterprise Desktop Subscription, per computer) | $6/month (Business Access Solo, billed annually) | $11.88/month | $9.99/month |
| License | Proprietary | ? | Proprietary | Proprietary | AGPL-3.0 | Proprietary |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web |
| Cross-platform | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unattended access | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| File transfer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Self-hostable server | No | Yes | Yes | Partial | Yes | No |
| E2E encryption | Yes | Partial | Yes | Partial | Yes | Yes |
| Free for personal use | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | Yes | Yes |
| Wake-on-LAN | Yes | Yes | Partial | Yes | Partial | No |
| Multi-monitor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ? | Yes |
| Low-latency mode (gaming) | ? | Partial | Partial | Yes | ? | Yes |
| Mobile clients | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial |

## Sources

Sources for TeamViewer. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.

- **Platforms**: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android — <https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/download/> (verified 2026-07-11)
  - Quote: “Available for all major operating systems: Windows | macOS | Linux | Android | iOS | ChromeOS | Raspberry Pi”
- **License**: Proprietary — <https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/legal/eula/> (verified 2026-07-11)
  - Quote: “TeamViewer retains all right, title and interest in and to such documentation and in all copies, modifications and derivative works thereof including, without limitation, all rights to patent, copyrig”
- **Pricing model**: Freemium — <https://www.teamviewer.com/en/solutions/roles/personal-use/> (verified 2026-07-11)
  - Quote: “Need more powerful features for business use? Trial a commercial plan for 14 days. Check out all our commercial plans.”
- **Status**: active — <https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/insights/up-to-speed-with-teamviewer-april-2026/> (verified 2026-07-11)
  - Quote: “It's been a busy few months here at TeamViewer. Across our products, we've been adding new features, and enhancing pre-existing ones—all to help you deliver smarter, more integrated, and more secure r”
- **Cross-platform**: Yes — <https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/download/> (verified 2026-07-11)
  - Quote: “Available for all major operating systems: Windows | macOS | Linux | Android | iOS | ChromeOS | Raspberry Pi”
- **Unattended access**: Yes — <https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/solutions/use-cases/remote-access/unattended-remote-access/> (verified 2026-07-11)
  - Quote: “Unattended remote access solutions enable you to quickly and instantly set up a remote access session with devices located anywhere in the world without supervision.”
- **File transfer**: Yes — <https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/solutions/use-cases/file-transfer/> (verified 2026-07-11)
  - Quote: “Transfer files quickly and securely”
- **Self-hostable server**: No — <https://www.teamviewer.com/en/products/tensor/> (verified 2026-07-11)
  - Quote: “It is a cloud-based solution covering PCs, mobile, embedded devices, OT machinery, and headless systems”
- **E2E encryption**: Yes — <https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/global/support/knowledge-base/teamviewer-remote/security/security-statement/> (verified 2026-07-11)
  - Quote: “TeamViewer sessions are secured using RSA 4096 public/private key exchange and AES 256-bit encryption.”
- **Free for personal use**: Yes — <https://www.teamviewer.com/en/solutions/roles/personal-use/> (verified 2026-07-11)
  - Quote: “Free for personal use. Connect, support, and collaborate. Remotely assist friends and family with IT problems and access your personal devices from anywhere.”
- **Wake-on-LAN**: Yes — <https://www.teamviewer.com/en/solutions/use-cases/wake-on-lan/> (verified 2026-07-11)
  - Quote: “Wake-on-LAN (WoL) allows you to power up computers from anywhere.”
- **Multi-monitor**: Yes — <https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/global/support/knowledge-base/teamviewer-classic/remote-control/in-session-features/use-multi-monitor-support/> (verified 2026-07-11)
  - Quote: “Multi-monitor support allows users to connect to devices with multiple monitors.”
- **Mobile clients**: Yes — <https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/solutions/use-cases/remote-desktop/iphone/> (verified 2026-07-11)
  - Quote: “TeamViewer Remote allows iPhone and iPad users to access their devices from another PC, smartphone, or tablet, no matter where they are.”

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