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9 Best Free Free Remote Desktop Software of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 10, 2026

9 of the 9 tools in our best free remote desktop software ranking offer a permanent free plan. Chrome Remote Desktop scores highest among them at 8.8 out of 10.

1. 01

   Chrome Remote Desktop

   Home users who want to reach their own Mac, Windows or Linux computer, or help a relative, with nothing to buy.

   Free with a Google Account, no paid plan

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 8.8

2. 02

   RustDesk

   Small IT teams that want an open source tool they can run on their own server and keep data in-house.

   Free open source self-hosting plan; Server Pro Individual $11.88 per month billed annually for 1 login user and 20 managed devices

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Paid from

   $11.88

   Score 8.6

3. 03

   Zoho Assist

   Small IT teams that need ad hoc support sessions plus a handful of unattended computers on a free plan.

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Paid from

   Free plan

   Score 8.4

4. 04

   TeamViewer

   Home users who support family across Windows, Mac and mobile devices and do not use it for work.

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   Full entry, No. 4 overall

   Paid from

   Free plan

   Score 8.3

5. 05

   AnyDesk

   Home users who help friends and family and accept occasional session timeouts.

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   Full entry, No. 5 overall

   Paid from

   Free plan

   Score 8.1

6. 06

   Parsec

   Gamers and hobbyist creators who want smooth 60 FPS streaming from a home PC or Mac.

   Free for personal use; Warp $8.33 per user per month billed annually ($9.99 monthly); Teams $30 per user per month billed annually

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Paid from

   $8.33

   Score 8.1

7. 07

   Microsoft Remote Desktop

   Offices whose computers already run Windows Pro and that want remote access without another vendor.

   Included with Windows; the remote PC must run Windows Pro

   Full entry, No. 7 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 8.0

8. 08

   RealVNC Connect

   Hobbyists who want to reach up to 3 personal devices, including headless Raspberry Pi boards.

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   Full entry, No. 8 overall

   Paid from

   Free plan

   Score 7.4

9. 09

   Splashtop

   People who only need to reach a home computer from the couch over the same Wi-Fi network.

   Free on your local home network; Anywhere Access Pack $5.99 per month or $23.99 per year for personal use; business Solo $6 per month billed annually at $72

   Full entry, No. 9 overall

   Paid from

   $5.99

   Score 7.3

Scores and prices come from our Best Free Remote Desktop Software ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com