Category · 34 tools · 23 comparisons
Remote access software
Connect securely to computers, servers, and virtual desktops from anywhere.
At a glance
- Tools tracked
- 34
- Entry plans
- $1.84–$119/mo
- Typical entry plan
- $10/mo
- Free plan
- 19 of 34
- Cheapest paid
- RemotePC, $1.84/mo
- Best value score
- HopToDesk, 8.5/10
Every tool we cover
Price tracker →| Tool | Score | From | Top listed plan | Free plan | Trial | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MobaXtermMobaXterm | 7.9 | Free* | — | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 XshellXshell | 7.8 | $119/mo* | — | Yes | 30 days | Review |
 SecureCRTSecureCRT | 7.6 | $119/mo | — | No | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Jump DesktopJump Desktop | 7.5 | $6.39/mo | $12.79/mo | Yes | 14 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 SupremoSupremo | 7.5 | €8.17/mo* | €31.42/mo | Yes | 21 days | ReviewAlternatives |
 RustDeskRustDesk | 7.5 | $11.88/mo | $23.88/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Kasm WorkspacesKasm Workspaces | 7.5 | $10/mo* | $10/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Royal TSRoyal TS | 7.4 | Free* | — | Yes | 30 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Devolutions Remote Desktop ManagerDevolutions Remote Desktop Manager | 7.3 | $4/mo | $54.17/mo | Yes | 14 days | Review |
 ParsecParsec | 7.2 | $8.33/mo | $45/mo | Yes | 14 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 SplashtopSplashtop | 7.2 | $2.50/mo | $22/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Remote UtilitiesRemote Utilities | 7.2 | $99/mo | — | Yes | — | Review |
 RemotePCRemotePC | 7.1 | $1.84/mo* | $37.47/mo | No | 7 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 RadminRadmin | 7.1 | Free* | — | Yes | 30 days | Review |
 AnyViewerAnyViewer | 7.1 | $3.99/mo* | $25.99/mo | Yes | — | Review |
 strongDMstrongDM | 7.1 | Custom* | — | No | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 HopToDeskHopToDesk | 7.1 | $13.25/mo | $44.08/mo | Yes | 7 days | Review |
 UltraViewerUltraViewer | 6.8 | $3.99/mo | $7.99/mo | Yes | — | Review |
 CameyoCameyo | 6.8 | $10/mo* | $30/mo | No | 60 days | ReviewAlternatives |
 ConnectWise ScreenConnectConnectWise ScreenConnect | 6.5 | $30/mo* | $57/mo | No | Yes | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Bitvise SSH ServerBitvise SSH Server | 6.5 | Free* | — | Yes | 30 days | Review |
 DispelDispel | 6.4 | Custom* | — | No | — | Review |
 FixMe.ITFixMe.IT | 6.4 | $32.50/mo* | $39/mo | No | 15 days | Review |
 TeleportTeleport | 6.3 | Free* | — | Yes | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 RealVNC ConnectRealVNC Connect | 6.3 | Custom* | — | No | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 AnyDeskAnyDesk | 6.2 | €19.92/mo | €71.12/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 NoMachineNoMachine | 6.2 | $2.04/mo* | $291.21/mo | No | 14 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 BeyondTrust Remote SupportBeyondTrust Remote Support | 6.0 | Custom* | — | No | 14 days | ReviewAlternatives |
 GoToMyPCGoToMyPC | 5.8 | $28/mo* | $35/mo | No | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Dameware Remote SupportDameware Remote Support | 5.8 | $45/mo* | $45/mo | No | 14 days | ReviewAlternatives |
 LogMeIn ProLogMeIn Pro | 5.2 | $30/mo* | $129/mo | No | 14 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Citrix WorkspaceCitrix Workspace | 5.2 | Custom* | — | No | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 TeamViewerTeamViewer | 5.0 | $24.90/mo* | $245.90/mo | Yes | 14 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Omnissa HorizonOmnissa Horizon | 4.0 | $4.67/mo* | $12.50/mo | No | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
* Lower confidence: the vendor's pricing page couldn't be read directly or didn't list every price, so the figure was compiled from other public sources and may be incomplete. Check the vendor's page before you buy.
Head-to-head
AnyDeskvsTeamViewerAnyDesk vs TeamViewer
RustDeskvsAnyDeskRustDesk vs AnyDesk
TeamViewervsSplashtopTeamViewer vs Splashtop
NoMachinevsRustDeskNoMachine vs RustDesk
SecureCRTMobaXterm vs SecureCRT
RustDeskvsParsecRustDesk vs Parsec
AnyDeskvsParsecAnyDesk vs Parsec
GoToMyPCvsSplashtopGoToMyPC vs Splashtop
ConnectWise ScreenConnectvsTeamViewerConnectWise ScreenConnect vs TeamViewer
ParsecvsTeamViewerParsec vs TeamViewer
RealVNC ConnectvsTeamViewerRealVNC Connect vs TeamViewer
AnyDeskvsSplashtopAnyDesk vs Splashtop
ConnectWise ScreenConnectvsSplashtopConnectWise ScreenConnect vs Splashtop
ParsecvsJump DesktopParsec vs Jump Desktop
RustDeskvsSplashtopRustDesk vs Splashtop
ParsecvsSplashtopParsec vs Splashtop
BeyondTrust Remote SupportvsRemotePCBeyondTrust Remote Support vs RemotePC
ConnectWise ScreenConnectvsDevolutions Remote Desktop ManagerConnectWise ScreenConnect vs Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager
BeyondTrust Remote SupportvsConnectWise ScreenConnectBeyondTrust Remote Support vs ConnectWise ScreenConnect
ConnectWise ScreenConnectvsRemotePCConnectWise ScreenConnect vs RemotePC
Dameware Remote SupportvsDevolutions Remote Desktop ManagerDameware Remote Support vs Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager
RemotePCvsSupremoRemotePC vs Supremo
TeamViewerMobaXterm vs TeamViewer
Highest scored
MobaXterm
A strong Windows remote-work hub if you’ll use more than SSH—and can live with its limits.
XshellXshell
A feature-rich Windows terminal at a clear price, if its licensing limits fit your team.
SecureCRTSecureCRT
Strong session management and multi-protocol support, at a price that invites comparison.
Remote access software: quick answers
How much does remote access software cost?
Paid plans for the 34 remote access tools we track start between $1.84 and $119 a month, and the typical entry plan is about $10 a month. 19 of them have a free plan. strongDM, Dispel, RealVNC Connect, BeyondTrust Remote Support and Citrix Workspace don't publish a starting price. Prices are the vendors' own, checked Nov 7, 2026; most quote the per-month price when billed annually.
Which remote access tool is the cheapest?
Which remote access tools have a free plan?
MobaXterm, Xshell, Jump Desktop, Supremo, RustDesk, Kasm Workspaces, Royal TS, Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager, Parsec, Splashtop, Remote Utilities, Radmin, AnyViewer, HopToDesk, UltraViewer, Bitvise SSH Server, Teleport, AnyDesk and TeamViewer have a free plan. RemotePC, Cameyo, ConnectWise ScreenConnect, FixMe.IT and NoMachine offer a free trial instead. Free plans are usually capped on usage, seats or features; each review lists the limits.