TeamViewer alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best TeamViewer alternative for most people
AnyDeskThe closest like-for-like rival, with a lighter client and its own free personal tier.
Best TeamViewer alternative for a free option
RustDeskOpen-source and self-hostable, so connections go through your own relay instead of a vendor's cloud.
Best TeamViewer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SplashtopUsually much cheaper per user for the same unattended access and support features.
Best TeamViewer alternative for open source
RustDeskOpen-source and self-hostable, so connections go through your own relay instead of a vendor's cloud.
Best TeamViewer alternative for self-hosting
ConnectWise ScreenConnectPopular with managed service providers and available as an on-premises install.
Best TeamViewer alternative for Mac
Chrome Remote DesktopCompletely free with a Google account and no commercial-use checks.
Best TeamViewer alternative for Windows
Zoho AssistLower-priced remote support with a lasting free plan, handy for small IT teams.
Best TeamViewer alternative for Linux
AnyDeskThe closest like-for-like rival, with a lighter client and its own free personal tier.
Best TeamViewer alternative for iPhone and Android
AnyDeskThe closest like-for-like rival, with a lighter client and its own free personal tier.
Best TeamViewer alternative for working in the browser
Chrome Remote DesktopCompletely 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.