Best Remote Desktop Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Parsec is ranked #1 of 130 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Zoho Assist and Splashtop. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Zoho Assist. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Remote Desktop at $0.20/mo.
Remote access and support tools can help you connect to computers away from your desk, whether you’re working across your own devices or assisting someone else. Compare access mode and supported platforms first, then check file transfer and session recording against the tasks you handle. Managed devices may matter when you oversee multiple machines, while mobile apps can help when you need to connect from a phone or tablet. The ranking opens with Parsec, Zoho Assist and Splashtop, followed by TeamViewer Remote and ManageEngine Remote Access Plus. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing give you additional details to weigh alongside the listed capabilities.
130 remote desktop software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Access mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parsec | 8.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | $8.33/user/mo | both | View |
| 2 | Zoho Assist | 7.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | Yes | — | both | View |
| 3 | Splashtop | 7.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $2.50/mo | Yes | $6/user/mo | both | View |
| 4 | TeamViewer Remote | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 5 | ManageEngine Remote Access Plus | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $6.25/mo | Yes | — | both | View |
| 6 |  AnyDesk | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | both | View |
| 7 |  RealVNC Connect | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | both | View |
| 8 | HopToDesk | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $13.25/mo | Yes | Free | both | View |
| 9 |  Remote Desktop | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.20/mo | Yes | Free | both | View |
| 10 | RustDesk | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $11.88/mo | Yes | — | both | View |
| 11 | ISL Online | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $16.90/mo | No | $16.90/user/mo | both | View |
| 12 |  Iperius Remote | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €8.39/mo | Yes | — | both | View |
| 13 |  Remote Utilities | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $99/mo | Yes | — | both | View |
| 14 |  Jump Desktop | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $7.49/mo | Yes | $7.49/user/mo | both | View |
| 15 | LiteManager | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 16 | Apache Guacamole | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | both | View |
| 17 | MeshCentral | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | both | View |
| 18 | Admin By Request Secure Remote Access | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 19 |  WorksLink | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $28/mo | Yes | — | both | View |
| 20 | DeskIn | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $4.16/mo | Yes | Free | both | View |
| 21 | NodalDesk | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €3.99/mo | Yes | — | both | View |
| 22 |  ShowMyPC | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $5/mo | Yes | — | both | View |
| 23 |  dualmon | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8.25/mo | Yes | — | both | View |
| 24 |  ToDesk | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | both | View |
| 25 |  AnyViewer | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
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Questions about this list
Which remote desktop software is ranked first on Inferse?
Parsec is ranked #1 of 130 with a score of 8.4. Zoho Assist is second and Splashtop third.
How many of these have a free plan?
16 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Remote Desktop has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.20/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.