Jump Desktop
Fast remote desktop for Mac, iOS, Windows and Android, with its own Fluid protocol plus RDP and VNC.
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About Jump Desktop
Jump Desktop is a remote desktop app known for its polished Mac and iPad clients. It connects over standard RDP and VNC, and over its own Fluid protocol, which streams at high frame rates (up to 480 fps) with GPU encoding, so it is used for video editing, 3D work and gaming as well as everyday access. A small Jump Desktop Connect app on the host handles setup and firewall traversal automatically. Pricing is unusual: the client is free on Windows, Android and the web, and a one-time purchase on Mac and on iPhone and iPad, with a 14-day trial on Mac. Jump Desktop for Teams adds a subscription for central management, access control, silent deployment and cloudless connections on isolated networks. Newer features let AI agents operate a computer through Jump while you watch. Hosts can be Windows, Mac or Linux. It suits Apple users wanting a premium client without a monthly bill.
Best for: Mac and iPad users who want a premium remote desktop client without a subscription.
Pros and cons
What works
- One-time purchase on Mac and iOS
- Fluid protocol handles video and gaming smoothly
- Also works as an RDP and VNC client
- Free on Windows, Android and web
Why people leave
- Team management needs a separate subscription
- Paid apps are bought separately per platform
- Less suited to ad-hoc support of strangers
Top Jump Desktop alternatives
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Screens66.5Mac and iOS VNC client from Edovia with a subscription covering all Apple devices.
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Parsec62.6Free for personal use with similar low-latency streaming for gaming and creative work.
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Windows App59.6Microsoft's free RDP client if you only reach Windows machines.
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Splashtop57.2Subscription remote access with stronger team and support features.
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Chrome Remote Desktop55.3Free alternative for basic access to your own computers.
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Jump Desktop: common questions
Is Jump Desktop free?
Jump Desktop has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Jump Desktop open source?
No, Jump Desktop is not open source.
What platforms does Jump Desktop run on?
Jump Desktop is available for macOS, iOS, Windows, Android and Web.
What are the best alternatives to Jump Desktop?
The highest-ranked Jump Desktop alternatives right now are Screens, Parsec and Windows App. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.