Alternatives to Supremo
Lightweight remote desktop software for remote support and unattended access on PC and Mac. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
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Supremo
Lightweight remote desktop software for remote support and unattended access on PC and Mac.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Supremo.
TeamViewer
Remote access and remote support across desktop and mobile platforms.
TeamViewer adds a Linux client and wide mobile support with a free personal tier, but its commercial-use detector can cut free sessions short and business use needs a licence.
AnyDesk
Fast remote desktop tool with low latency and simple session codes.
AnyDesk provides low-latency sessions with simple codes on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, and like Supremo requires a paid licence for commercial use.
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, adds a Linux client and lets you host your own relay server, while some management features sit behind a paid Pro server.
AnyViewer
Remote desktop software from AOMEI for accessing and supporting computers from a PC, Mac or phone.
AnyViewer from AOMEI offers a free personal tier, unattended access and mobile apps, with team features such as role permissions on paid business plans.
HopToDesk
Free, open-source remote desktop tool with end-to-end encryption, file transfer and live chat.
HopToDesk is free and open source, including for commercial use, with end-to-end encryption and clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
Iperius Remote
Remote desktop and remote support software for Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile devices.
Iperius Remote is free for personal use with end-to-end encryption, 2FA, session recording and rebranding for support companies, and adds a Linux client.
AeroAdmin
Portable remote desktop tool for Windows that connects over the internet without installation or configuration.
AeroAdmin is a portable Windows-only tool needing no installation, with a free tier allowed for business use, but it loses native macOS and mobile clients.
UltraViewer
A lightweight Windows remote desktop tool for supporting clients by controlling their computer.
UltraViewer is a lightweight Windows-only support tool with chat and file transfer that runs on old Windows versions back to XP, without Mac or mobile clients.
Also worth comparing
These listings name Supremo as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
Remote Utilities
Remote desktop software for Windows with unattended access, cloud relay or a self-hosted server.
Supremo is closed-source freemium software with a small executable that needs no firewall setup and is free for occasional personal use, but it has no Linux client.
ScreenConnect
Remote support and remote access software from ConnectWise, available as a cloud service or on-premises.
Supremo is a lightweight remote support tool that needs no router setup and is free for occasional personal use, but it has no Linux client.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Zoho Assist
Cloud-based remote support and unattended access software for IT teams, help desks and MSPs.
Quick Assist
A Microsoft app for sharing a Windows or macOS screen with a helper over a remote connection.
Splashtop
Commercial remote access and remote support software for controlling computers from other devices.
HelpWire
A free remote support service for connecting to and controlling Windows, macOS and Linux computers.
Chrome Remote Desktop
Google's free remote desktop service for reaching and controlling your computers from a web browser.
