Alternatives to GoToMyPC
A paid remote access service for reaching your own Mac or PC from any device. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
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GoToMyPC
A paid remote access service for reaching your own Mac or PC from any device.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as GoToMyPC.
LogMeIn Pro
A paid remote access service for reaching and controlling your own computers from anywhere.
LogMeIn Pro is a similar paid hosted service for reaching your own computers, with no free tier and a Windows and macOS focus.
RemotePC
Subscription remote access software for reaching your own computers or supporting other people's machines.
RemotePC offers a lower-cost personal subscription for reaching Windows, macOS and Linux computers, but plans cap how many computers you can access.
Splashtop
Commercial remote access and remote support software for controlling computers from other devices.
Splashtop is commercial remote access for individuals and help desks with an on-premises enterprise version, and no free plan beyond the trial.
TeamViewer
Remote access and remote support across desktop and mobile platforms.
TeamViewer has a free tier for personal use and reaches Linux hosts too, while commercial use requires a paid licence.
AnyDesk
Fast remote desktop tool with low latency and simple session codes.
AnyDesk offers a free tier with low-latency sessions across desktop and mobile, including Linux hosts, and requires payment for commercial use.
Chrome Remote Desktop
Google's free remote desktop service for reaching and controlling your computers from a web browser.
Chrome Remote Desktop is free with no paid tier and runs in a web browser, but needs a Google account and has fewer management features.
RealVNC Connect
Commercial VNC remote access tool with a free Lite plan for personal use.
RealVNC Connect uses cloud connectivity with a free Lite plan for personal use, capped at three devices and one simultaneous connection.
RustDesk
An open-source remote desktop tool you can point at your own relay server instead of somebody else’s cloud.
RustDesk is open source under AGPL-3.0 and can run through your own relay server, removing the subscription and the dependence on a vendor cloud.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Windows App
Microsoft's remote desktop client for connecting to Windows PCs, Remote Desktop Services and cloud desktops.
Zoho Assist
Cloud-based remote support and unattended access software for IT teams, help desks and MSPs.
No-IP
Dynamic DNS and managed DNS provider with free hostnames and paid plans for remote access.
