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GoTo Resolve alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave GoTo Resolve: paid plans require a minimum number of endpoints, and more than you need for simple remote control. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GoTo Resolve, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ConnectWise ScreenConnect currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1MeshCentral logoMeshCentralOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted, Windows +23 of 355.3
  1. MeshCentral logo

    1. MeshCentralTop pick

    Best for: Small IT teams and home-labbers wanting a free self-hosted remote management portal

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, Windows, macOS, Linux

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from GoTo Resolve

    Free self-hosted remote management if budget matters more than polish.

    Pros

    • Free with no per-device or per-technician fees
    • Remote desktop, terminal and files in one web console
    • Agents for Windows, Linux, macOS and FreeBSD

    Cons

    • You run, secure and update the server
    • Interface is dated and dense
    • Less polished mobile support than commercial tools
    Visit MeshCentral Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is MeshCentral a good GoTo Resolve alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Agent platforms
    Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meshcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Distribution
    Free on npm
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meshcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best GoTo Resolve alternative for…

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

ConnectWise ScreenConnect logo

Best GoTo Resolve alternative for most people

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

Priced per technician rather than per endpoint, better for supporting many devices.

MeshCentral logo

Best GoTo Resolve alternative for a free option

MeshCentral

Free self-hosted remote management if budget matters more than polish.

Zoho Assist logo

Best GoTo Resolve alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoho Assist

Cheaper remote support with a permanent free plan, if you don't need RMM.

MeshCentral logo

Best GoTo Resolve alternative for open source

MeshCentral

Free self-hosted remote management if budget matters more than polish.

ConnectWise ScreenConnect logo

Best GoTo Resolve alternative for self-hosting

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

Priced per technician rather than per endpoint, better for supporting many devices.

Splashtop logo

Best GoTo Resolve alternative for Mac

Splashtop

Simpler, lower-cost remote support with optional endpoint management add-ons.

TeamViewer logo

Best GoTo Resolve alternative for Windows

TeamViewer

Widely recognised by end users, with its own IT management add-ons.

ConnectWise ScreenConnect logo

Best GoTo Resolve alternative for Linux

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

Priced per technician rather than per endpoint, better for supporting many devices.

ConnectWise ScreenConnect logo

Best GoTo Resolve alternative for iPhone and Android

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

Priced per technician rather than per endpoint, better for supporting many devices.

ConnectWise ScreenConnect logo

Best GoTo Resolve alternative for working in the browser

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

Priced per technician rather than per endpoint, better for supporting many devices.

GoTo Resolve alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to GoTo Resolve?

ConnectWise ScreenConnect ranks first right now. Priced per technician rather than per endpoint, better for supporting many devices. Zoho Assist and Splashtop follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to GoTo Resolve?

Yes. Zoho Assist (free plan + paid), Splashtop (free plan + paid), TeamViewer (free plan + paid) and MeshCentral (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to GoTo Resolve?

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

Which GoTo Resolve alternatives work on Linux?

ConnectWise ScreenConnect, Zoho Assist, Splashtop, TeamViewer and MeshCentral run on Linux.

Why do people switch from GoTo Resolve?

The complaints we hear most: paid plans require a minimum number of endpoints; more than you need for simple remote control; unattended access doesn't cover Linux.

How is this list ranked?

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