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Jump Desktop alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Jump Desktop: team management needs a separate subscription, and paid apps are bought separately per platform. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Jump Desktop, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Screens currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Screens logoScreensPaidNomacOS, iOS4 of 466.5
2Parsec logoParsecFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 562.6
3Windows App logoWindows AppFreeNoWindows, macOS, iOS +24 of 459.6
4Splashtop logoSplashtopFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 457.2
5Chrome Remote Desktop logoChrome Remote DesktopFreeNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 355.3
  1. Screens logo

    1. ScreensTop pick

    Best for: Apple users who want a well-designed client for reaching their own Macs and VNC machines

    PaidmacOS, iOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jump Desktop

    Mac and iOS VNC client from Edovia with a subscription covering all Apple devices.

    Pros

    • Native, polished apps across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro
    • Screens Connect avoids router setup for Macs
    • One subscription covers all Apple devices

    Cons

    • Apple devices only
    • No remote audio because of the VNC protocol
    • Windows and Linux targets need a separate VNC server
    Visit Screens Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Screens a good Jump Desktop alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Connects to
    Mac, Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi
    Checked Oct 25, 2026edovia.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026edovia.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Non-Mac targets
    Need a VNC server
    Checked Oct 25, 2026edovia.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Remote audio
    Not supported
    Checked Oct 25, 2026edovia.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Parsec logo

    2. Parsec

    Best for: Gamers and creative teams who need smooth, high-frame-rate remote sessions

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jump Desktop

    Free for personal use with similar low-latency streaming for gaming and creative work.

    Pros

    • Very low latency and high frame rates
    • Free personal tier works well for remote gaming
    • Drawing-tablet and multi-monitor support on paid plans

    Cons

    • Hosting requires Windows or macOS, not Linux
    • Needs a decent GPU and connection on the host
    • Team plans cost more than general remote access tools
    Visit Parsec Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Parsec a good Jump Desktop alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Personal use
    Checked Oct 25, 2026parsec.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Warp (individual) price
    $8.33 per user/month, paid annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026parsec.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams price
    $30 per user/month, paid annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026parsec.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Host OS
    Windows 10+ or macOS 10.15+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026parsec.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Frame rate
    Up to 240 FPS (60 FPS at 4K)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026parsec.app(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Windows App logo

    3. Windows App

    Best for: People and companies connecting to Windows PCs, Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365

    FreeWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jump Desktop

    Microsoft's free RDP client if you only reach Windows machines.

    Pros

    • Free client using native RDP for smooth Windows sessions
    • One app for Cloud PCs, virtual desktops and regular PCs
    • Available on desktop, mobile, web and VR headsets

    Cons

    • Only connects to Windows targets
    • Personal Microsoft accounts can't sign in to the cloud features
    • Not designed for ad-hoc support of someone else's machine
    Visit Windows App Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Windows App a good Jump Desktop alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Connects to
    Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Dev Box, RDS, PCs
    Checked Oct 25, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android/ChromeOS, web, Meta Quest
    Checked Oct 25, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Replaces
    Microsoft Remote Desktop client
    Checked Oct 25, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Account for sign-in
    Work or school account
    Checked Oct 25, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Splashtop logo

    4. Splashtop

    Best for: Individuals and IT teams who want unattended access at a lower annual price than TeamViewer

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jump Desktop

    Subscription remote access with stronger team and support features.

    Pros

    • Low entry price for individuals
    • Separate products for access, support and education
    • Good performance for video and creative work

    Cons

    • Free edition only works on your local network
    • Billed annually on most plans
    • Product line-up is confusing to compare
    Visit Splashtop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Splashtop a good Jump Desktop alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Solo plan
    $6/month, billed annually at $72
    Checked Oct 25, 2026splashtop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $8.25 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026splashtop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free edition
    Splashtop Personal, home network only
    Checked Oct 25, 2026splashtop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Client platforms
    Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, iOS, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026splashtop.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Chrome Remote Desktop logo

    5. Chrome Remote Desktop

    Best for: Home users who want free, simple access to their own computers

    FreeWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jump Desktop

    Free alternative for basic access to your own computers.

    Pros

    • Free with no commercial-use restrictions
    • Works from any modern browser
    • One-time codes make quick help sessions easy

    Cons

    • Few admin, logging or team features
    • Basic file transfer and multi-monitor support
    • Requires a Google account on both ends
    Visit Chrome Remote Desktop 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 Chrome Remote Desktop a good Jump Desktop alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Host platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Support codes
    Single-use access codes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Unattended access
    PIN-protected
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Jump Desktop alternative for…

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

Screens logo

Best Jump Desktop alternative for most people

Screens

Mac and iOS VNC client from Edovia with a subscription covering all Apple devices.

Windows App logo

Best Jump Desktop alternative for a free option

Windows App

Microsoft's free RDP client if you only reach Windows machines.

Parsec logo

Best Jump Desktop alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Parsec

Free for personal use with similar low-latency streaming for gaming and creative work.

Splashtop logo

Best Jump Desktop alternative for Mac

Splashtop

Subscription remote access with stronger team and support features.

Chrome Remote Desktop logo

Best Jump Desktop alternative for Windows

Chrome Remote Desktop

Free alternative for basic access to your own computers.

Parsec logo

Best Jump Desktop alternative for Linux

Parsec

Free for personal use with similar low-latency streaming for gaming and creative work.

Windows App logo

Best Jump Desktop alternative for iPhone and Android

Windows App

Microsoft's free RDP client if you only reach Windows machines.

Parsec logo

Best Jump Desktop alternative for working in the browser

Parsec

Free for personal use with similar low-latency streaming for gaming and creative work.

Jump Desktop alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Jump Desktop?

Screens ranks first right now. Mac and iOS VNC client from Edovia with a subscription covering all Apple devices. Parsec and Windows App follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Jump Desktop?

Yes. Parsec (free plan + paid), Windows App (free), Splashtop (free plan + paid) 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 Jump Desktop?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Jump Desktop alternatives work on Linux?

Parsec, Splashtop and Chrome Remote Desktop run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Jump Desktop?

The complaints we hear most: team management needs a separate subscription; paid apps are bought separately per platform; less suited to ad-hoc support of strangers.

How is this list ranked?

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