AnyViewer alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave AnyViewer: no Linux client, and fewer IT management features than larger rivals. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces AnyViewer, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. AnyDesk currently ranks first.

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The best AnyViewer alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best AnyViewer alternative for most people

AnyDesk

Better-known client with Linux support and a free personal tier.

Best AnyViewer alternative for a free option

RustDesk

Free, open-source and self-hostable with no paid plan needed.

Best AnyViewer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

TeamViewer

Broader platform support and IT add-ons, free for personal use.

Best AnyViewer alternative for open source

RustDesk

Free, open-source and self-hostable with no paid plan needed.

Best AnyViewer alternative for self-hosting

AnyDesk

Better-known client with Linux support and a free personal tier.

Best AnyViewer alternative for Mac

Chrome Remote Desktop

Free with no device limits, using just a Google account.

Best AnyViewer alternative for Windows

Supremo

Similarly priced with an install-free support client.

Best AnyViewer alternative for Linux

AnyDesk

Better-known client with Linux support and a free personal tier.

Best AnyViewer alternative for iPhone and Android

AnyDesk

Better-known client with Linux support and a free personal tier.

Best AnyViewer alternative for working in the browser

TeamViewer

Broader platform support and IT add-ons, free for personal use.

AnyViewer alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to AnyViewer?

AnyDesk ranks first right now. Better-known client with Linux support and a free personal tier. TeamViewer and RustDesk follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to AnyViewer?

Yes. AnyDesk (free plan + paid), TeamViewer (free plan + paid), RustDesk (open source) and Chrome Remote Desktop (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to AnyViewer?

Yes: RustDesk. RustDesk can also be self-hosted.

Which AnyViewer alternatives work on Linux?

AnyDesk, TeamViewer, RustDesk and Chrome Remote Desktop run on Linux.

Why do people switch from AnyViewer?

The complaints we hear most: no Linux client; fewer IT management features than larger rivals; best discounts require multi-year prepayment.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces AnyViewer, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.