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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
2AnyDesk logoAnyDeskFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 559.6
3RustDesk logoRustDeskOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +34 of 459.4
4TeamViewer logoTeamViewerFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +35 of 557.5
5Chrome Remote Desktop logoChrome Remote DesktopFreeNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 355.9
  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. AnyDesk logo

    2. AnyDesk

    Best for: Freelancers and small IT teams wanting a quick, light client at a lower price than TeamViewer

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from UU Remote

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

    Pros

    • Small client that starts quickly and stays responsive on weak links
    • Free tier for personal use
    • Supports very old Windows versions
    • On-premises option on the top tier

    Cons

    • Free sessions time out and need restarting
    • Many useful management features sit in higher tiers
    • Widely abused by tech-support scammers, so some firms block it
    Visit AnyDesk Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 AnyDesk a good UU Remote alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Licence tiers
    Solo, Standard, Advanced, Ultimate
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.anydesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    On-premises
    Yes, with the Ultimate licence
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.anydesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Oldest Windows supported
    Windows XP SP2
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.anydesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    macOS support
    macOS 11 Big Sur and later
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.anydesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free version limits
    Session timeouts
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.anydesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. RustDesk logo

    3. 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)
  4. TeamViewer logo

    4. TeamViewer

    Best for: Help desks and families who want the tool the other person most likely already knows

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from UU Remote

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

    Pros

    • Runs on almost every desktop and mobile operating system
    • Free for genuine personal use
    • Only the person giving support needs a licence
    • Large set of IT add-ons once you outgrow plain remote control

    Cons

    • 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
    Visit TeamViewer Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 TeamViewer a good UU Remote alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free for personal use
    Yes, own devices or friends and family
    Checked Oct 29, 2026teamviewer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing
    Annual subscriptions
    Checked Oct 29, 2026teamviewer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Who needs a licence
    Only the supporting expert
    Checked Oct 29, 2026teamviewer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS, Raspberry Pi
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teamviewer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Add-on trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026teamviewer.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Chrome Remote Desktop logo

    5. Chrome Remote Desktop

    Best for: Home users who want free, simple access to their own computers

    FreeWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from UU Remote

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

    Pros

    • Free with no commercial-use restrictions
    • Works from any modern browser
    • One-time codes make quick help sessions easy

    Cons

    • Few admin, logging or team features
    • Basic file transfer and multi-monitor support
    • Requires a Google account on both ends
    Visit Chrome Remote Desktop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Chrome Remote Desktop a good UU Remote alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Host platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Support codes
    Single-use access codes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Unattended access
    PIN-protected
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.google.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.