NoMachine alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave NoMachine: free edition discontinued from version 10, and internet access without port forwarding needs a Network subscription. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces NoMachine, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. X2Go currently ranks first.
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Best NoMachine alternative for most people
X2GoFree open-source Linux remote desktop based on older NX technology.
Best NoMachine alternative for a free option
RustDeskFree open-source alternative now that NoMachine's free edition is gone.
Best NoMachine alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ParsecLower latency for gaming and creative work, free for personal use.
Best NoMachine alternative for self-hosting
xrdpOpen-source RDP server so Linux boxes accept standard RDP clients.
Best NoMachine alternative for Mac
X2GoFree open-source Linux remote desktop based on older NX technology.
Best NoMachine alternative for Windows
X2GoFree open-source Linux remote desktop based on older NX technology.
Best NoMachine alternative for Linux
X2GoFree open-source Linux remote desktop based on older NX technology.
Best NoMachine alternative for iPhone and Android
RustDeskFree open-source alternative now that NoMachine's free edition is gone.
Best NoMachine alternative for working in the browser
ParsecLower latency for gaming and creative work, free for personal use.
NoMachine alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to NoMachine?
X2Go ranks first right now. Free open-source Linux remote desktop based on older NX technology. RustDesk and TigerVNC follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to NoMachine?
Yes. X2Go (open source), RustDesk (open source), TigerVNC (open source) and Parsec (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to NoMachine?
Yes: X2Go, RustDesk, TigerVNC and xrdp. X2Go, RustDesk and xrdp can also be self-hosted.
Which NoMachine alternatives work on Linux?
X2Go, RustDesk, TigerVNC, Parsec and xrdp run on Linux.
Why do people switch from NoMachine?
The complaints we hear most: free edition discontinued from version 10; internet access without port forwarding needs a Network subscription; product line-up is complex.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces NoMachine, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.