Open Source Alternatives to TeamViewer
A remote desktop and access platform that lets users control devices, provide support, and manage IT environments with real-time monitoring, AI-driven insights, and automated remediation.
Whether you want to cut software costs or escape vendor lock-in, these open source alternatives to TeamViewer give you an option you fully own. Run them on your own server or desktop, so your data stays under your control. This page lists 4 open source alternatives to TeamViewer. The most popular are RustDesk, BilldDesk Pro and MeshCentral. Most use the Apache-2.0 or AGPL-3.0 license, and 3 offer an official Docker image.
RustDesk
A cross-platform remote desktop application that allows users to host their own rendezvous and relay servers.
BilldDesk Pro
A cross platform remote desktop tool for controlling computers and Android devices via WebRTC and Electron.
MeshCentral
A web-based remote monitoring and management server for controlling computers on local networks or the internet.
Apache Guacamole
A clientless remote desktop gateway that supports standard protocols via a web browser interface.
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