Best Remote Support Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Splashtop is ranked #1 of 47 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of TeamViewer Remote and Zoho Assist. The best-ranked option with a free plan is TeamViewer Remote. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Splashtop at $2.50/mo.
When support work calls for access to a remote device, compare tools by how they handle connections and the technicians who manage them. Concurrent sessions and included technician seats indicate capacity; session transfer and recording help distinguish connection workflows. Check multi-monitor support, unattended access and supported platforms against the devices and situations your team covers. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. Zoho Assist and TeamViewer Remote lead the ranked entries, with Splashtop and ManageEngine Remote Access Plus also near the start. Use the listed features to weigh coverage and workflow needs alongside cost, rather than treating any single capability as the whole decision.
47 remote support 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 | Unattended access | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splashtop | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $2.50/mo | Yes | 6 /user/mo | — | View |
| 2 | TeamViewer Remote | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 3 | Zoho Assist | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 4 | HelpWire | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $100/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 5 |  dualmon | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8.25/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 6 | DWService | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 7 | ManageEngine Remote Access Plus | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $6.25/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 8 |  RealVNC Connect | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 9 |  Remote Utilities | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $99/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 10 | RustDesk | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $11.88/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 11 | AeroAdmin | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $5.83/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 12 |  AnyDesk | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 13 | Getscreen.me | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $149/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 |  Iperius Remote | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €8.39/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 15 |  ShowMyPC | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $5/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 16 |  UltraViewer | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3.99/mo | Yes | 3.99 /user/mo | Yes | View |
| 17 | AirDroid Remote Support | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 18 | AnyDesktops | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 19 |  Microsoft Quick Assist | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 20 | MeshCentral | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 21 |  Snipping Tool | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 22 |  UltraVNC | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 23 | LiteManager | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 24 |  Telmetra | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 25 |  Matrix42 FastViewer | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €45/mo | No | — | — | View |
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Questions about this list
Which remote support software is ranked first on Inferse?
Splashtop is ranked #1 of 47 with a score of 6.0. TeamViewer Remote is second and Zoho Assist third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Splashtop has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.50/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.