Screens alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Screens: apple devices only, and no remote audio because of the VNC protocol. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Screens, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Jump Desktop currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Screens alternative for most people
Jump DesktopOne-time purchase on Mac and iOS, with RDP and a high-frame-rate protocol.
Best Screens alternative for a free option
Chrome Remote DesktopFree access to your Macs from Apple devices and anything else.
Best Screens alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ParsecSmoother streaming for creative work and games, free for personal use.
Best Screens alternative for Mac
Windows AppFree Microsoft client for Windows targets from Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Best Screens alternative for Windows
RealVNC ConnectCross-platform VNC viewer and server with cloud connections.
Best Screens alternative for Linux
Chrome Remote DesktopFree access to your Macs from Apple devices and anything else.
Best Screens alternative for iPhone and Android
Jump DesktopOne-time purchase on Mac and iOS, with RDP and a high-frame-rate protocol.
Best Screens alternative for working in the browser
Jump DesktopOne-time purchase on Mac and iOS, with RDP and a high-frame-rate protocol.
Screens alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Screens?
Jump Desktop ranks first right now. One-time purchase on Mac and iOS, with RDP and a high-frame-rate protocol. Chrome Remote Desktop and Parsec follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Screens?
Yes. Jump Desktop (free plan + paid), Chrome Remote Desktop (free), Parsec (free plan + paid) and Windows App (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Screens?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which Screens alternatives work on Linux?
Chrome Remote Desktop, Parsec and RealVNC Connect run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Screens?
The complaints we hear most: apple devices only; no remote audio because of the VNC protocol; windows and Linux targets need a separate VNC server.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Screens, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.