NoMachine

Fast remote desktop built on the NX protocol, strong on Linux, with personal and enterprise editions.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 5
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About NoMachine

NoMachine is a remote desktop product built on its NX protocol, which is efficient enough for video and multimedia over ordinary connections. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, including ARM boards like Raspberry Pi, with mobile clients for iOS and Android. It is especially well regarded on Linux, where it can serve both physical displays and virtual sessions, and it can also connect to machines over plain SSH. Enterprise editions add terminal servers, cloud servers with load balancing and gateways. Pricing changed with version 10: the long-standing free edition for non-commercial use was discontinued and replaced by NoMachine Personal Edition, a low-cost paid licence that includes support. A Network subscription lets you reach machines over the internet without opening ports, with a 7-day trial. Users who relied on the free version will need to pay or look elsewhere.

Best for: Linux and mixed-OS users who want fast, multimedia-friendly remote desktops.

What works

Efficient NX protocol for video and audio
Excellent Linux and Raspberry Pi support
Enterprise terminal server options

Why people leave

Free edition discontinued from version 10
Internet access without port forwarding needs a Network subscription
Product line-up is complex

Top NoMachine alternatives

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1
X2Go
Free open-source Linux remote desktop based on older NX technology.
66.5
2
RustDesk
Free open-source alternative now that NoMachine's free edition is gone.
62.6
3
TigerVNC
Free VNC server for Linux virtual sessions.
59.6
4
Parsec
Lower latency for gaming and creative work, free for personal use.
57.2
5
xrdp
Open-source RDP server so Linux boxes accept standard RDP clients.
55.3

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NoMachine: common questions

Is NoMachine free?

No, NoMachine is a paid product.

Is NoMachine open source?

No, NoMachine is not open source. Open-source alternatives include X2Go, RustDesk and TigerVNC.

What platforms does NoMachine run on?

NoMachine is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to NoMachine?

The highest-ranked NoMachine alternatives right now are X2Go, RustDesk and TigerVNC. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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NoMachine facts

4 of 4 verified

Free edition: Discontinued from version 10; Checked Oct 25, 2026nomachine.com(opens source in a new tab); “Starting with version 10, the free edition that was free for non-commercial use has been discontinued”
Protocol: NX; Checked Oct 25, 2026nomachine.com(opens source in a new tab); “NoMachine’s native NX protocol provides a high-performance user experience even with the most graphics-intensive applications.”
SSH client: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026nomachine.com(opens source in a new tab); “When connecting as a client, NoMachine also supports the SSH protocol.”
Network trial: 7 days; Checked Oct 25, 2026nomachine.com(opens source in a new tab); “It's as simple as that, try it first by activating a 7-day trial directly from your NoMachine account.”