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MeshCentral vs Remote Utilities: catalog facts
MeshCentralRemote Utilities
Free

Free and open source under Apache 2.0, with no per-seat or per-device cost.

Freemium

Free for up to 10 PCs, with one-time payment licences for more.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted
  • Full web-based remote desktop, terminal and file management with no client to install
  • Self-hosted with no per-seat or per-device licensing
  • Optional self-hosted relay server
  • One-time licence rather than a subscription
  • You are running a server that is exposed to the internet; securing it is your job
  • Installation and TLS configuration are real work
  • Windows is the main platform; other agents are newer
  • Many options to configure
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Closed source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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