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UU Remote alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave UU Remote: website, app and support are Chinese-only, and no Linux client. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces UU Remote, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Parsec currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Moonlight logoMoonlightOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 464.8
2RustDesk logoRustDeskOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +34 of 459.4
  1. Moonlight logo

    1. MoonlightTop pick

    Best for: Gamers who want free, low-latency streaming from their own PC to any screen

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

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from UU Remote

    Free, open-source game streaming from your own PC, with clients on almost every platform.

    Pros

    • Free and open-source with no account
    • Very low latency, 4K and HDR support
    • Clients for TVs, consoles, phones and Raspberry Pi

    Cons

    • Needs a separate host such as Sunshine
    • Internet play requires port forwarding or a VPN
    • No file transfer or admin features
    Visit Moonlight Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Moonlight a good UU Remote alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Protocol
    Open implementation of NVIDIA GameStream
    Checked Oct 29, 2026moonlight-stream.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Max quality
    4K with HDR
    Checked Oct 29, 2026moonlight-stream.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Client platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Apple TV, Android and more
    Checked Oct 29, 2026moonlight-stream.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. RustDesk logo

    2. RustDesk

    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

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from UU Remote

    Open source and self-hostable, so connections can run through your own server.

    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 ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is RustDesk a good UU Remote 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 29, 2026rustdesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Individual Pro server
    $11.88/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 29, 2026rustdesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosted service
    No, self-hosted only
    Checked Oct 29, 2026rustdesk.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best UU Remote alternative for…

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

Parsec logo

Best UU Remote alternative for most people

Parsec

The best-known low-latency option for remote gaming, with an English app and a Linux client.

Moonlight logo

Best UU Remote alternative for a free option

Moonlight

Free, open-source game streaming from your own PC, with clients on almost every platform.

AnyDesk logo

Best UU Remote alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

AnyDesk

A widely used general remote desktop tool with English support and business plans.

RustDesk logo

Best UU Remote alternative for open source

RustDesk

Open source and self-hostable, so connections can run through your own server.

Moonlight logo

Best UU Remote alternative for self-hosting

Moonlight

Free, open-source game streaming from your own PC, with clients on almost every platform.

TeamViewer logo

Best UU Remote alternative for Mac

TeamViewer

The established choice for remote support, with admin tools for companies.

Chrome Remote Desktop logo

Best UU Remote alternative for Windows

Chrome Remote Desktop

Free and simple remote access from Google that works in any browser.

Parsec logo

Best UU Remote alternative for Linux

Parsec

The best-known low-latency option for remote gaming, with an English app and a Linux client.

Moonlight logo

Best UU Remote alternative for iPhone and Android

Moonlight

Free, open-source game streaming from your own PC, with clients on almost every platform.

Parsec logo

Best UU Remote alternative for working in the browser

Parsec

The best-known low-latency option for remote gaming, with an English app and a Linux client.

UU Remote alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to UU Remote?

Parsec ranks first right now. The best-known low-latency option for remote gaming, with an English app and a Linux client. Moonlight and AnyDesk follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to UU Remote?

Yes. Parsec (free plan + paid), Moonlight (open source), AnyDesk (free plan + paid) and RustDesk (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to UU Remote?

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

Which UU Remote alternatives work on Linux?

Parsec, Moonlight, AnyDesk, RustDesk and TeamViewer run on Linux.

Why do people switch from UU Remote?

The complaints we hear most: website, app and support are Chinese-only; no Linux client; closed source with no self-hosting option.

How is this list ranked?

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