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TeamViewer alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave TeamViewer: free users can be flagged for suspected commercial use, and business plans are annual only and add up quickly with add-ons. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces TeamViewer, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. AnyDesk currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1RustDesk logoRustDeskOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +34 of 462.6
  1. RustDesk logo

    1. RustDeskTop pick

    Best for: Admins and privacy-minded users who want TeamViewer-style access on their own server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from TeamViewer

    Open-source and self-hostable, so connections go through your own relay instead of a vendor's cloud.

    Pros

    • Free, open-source client and server
    • Traffic can stay entirely on your own relay
    • Familiar ID-and-password workflow
    • Affordable Pro server for teams

    Cons

    • Self-hosting the server takes some setup and upkeep
    • Admin console and user management need the paid Pro server
    • No vendor-hosted SaaS option
    Visit RustDesk 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 RustDesk a good TeamViewer alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free self-hosting
    $0/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rustdesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Individual Pro server
    $11.88/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rustdesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosted service
    No, self-hosted only
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rustdesk.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best TeamViewer alternative for…

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

AnyDesk logo

Best TeamViewer alternative for most people

AnyDesk

The closest like-for-like rival, with a lighter client and its own free personal tier.

RustDesk logo

Best TeamViewer alternative for a free option

RustDesk

Open-source and self-hostable, so connections go through your own relay instead of a vendor's cloud.

Splashtop logo

Best TeamViewer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Splashtop

Usually much cheaper per user for the same unattended access and support features.

RustDesk logo

Best TeamViewer alternative for open source

RustDesk

Open-source and self-hostable, so connections go through your own relay instead of a vendor's cloud.

ConnectWise ScreenConnect logo

Best TeamViewer alternative for self-hosting

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

Popular with managed service providers and available as an on-premises install.

Chrome Remote Desktop logo

Best TeamViewer alternative for Mac

Chrome Remote Desktop

Completely free with a Google account and no commercial-use checks.

Zoho Assist logo

Best TeamViewer alternative for Windows

Zoho Assist

Lower-priced remote support with a lasting free plan, handy for small IT teams.

AnyDesk logo

Best TeamViewer alternative for Linux

AnyDesk

The closest like-for-like rival, with a lighter client and its own free personal tier.

AnyDesk logo

Best TeamViewer alternative for iPhone and Android

AnyDesk

The closest like-for-like rival, with a lighter client and its own free personal tier.

Chrome Remote Desktop logo

Best TeamViewer alternative for working in the browser

Chrome Remote Desktop

Completely free with a Google account and no commercial-use checks.

TeamViewer alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to TeamViewer?

AnyDesk ranks first right now. The closest like-for-like rival, with a lighter client and its own free personal tier. RustDesk and Splashtop follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to TeamViewer?

Yes. AnyDesk (free plan + paid), RustDesk (open source), 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 TeamViewer?

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

Which TeamViewer alternatives work on Linux?

AnyDesk, RustDesk, Splashtop, Chrome Remote Desktop and Zoho Assist run on Linux.

Why do people switch from TeamViewer?

The complaints we hear most: free users can be flagged for suspected commercial use; business plans are annual only and add up quickly with add-ons; interface has become crowded as the product widened.

How is this list ranked?

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