Which remote desktop software works well for both Windows and Mac?

Question

I use a Windows computer for work and also have a MacBook. Is there any good remote desktop software I can use to connect and use both my work and personal computers at any time? I've tried TeamViewer and AnyDesk, but they seem a little expensive. Are there any alternative suggestions?

adamomada · Accepted Answer

I&rsquo;ve heard Jump Desktop is it&rsquo;s own league with their protocol. AFAIK you buy the app on Mac side and Windows client/server is no cost

consumer451 · Answer

I don't think that this is necessarily what you are asking, but I use MacOS and Windows on my desk at the same time, and Barrier is like a super power.https://github.com/debauchee/barrier

lesserknowndan · Answer

You can enable Remote Desktop on your Windows computer and then connect to it using the Microsoft Remote Desktop app which (I think) is available in the App Store.

2Gkashmiri · Answer

There are great open source ones.Rustdesk.Aspia.orgI use both under a sdwan so performance is native like and works 24x7.If you have to use from normal internet, rustdesk would fit the bill.Ignore rest. They are paid mostly

billconan · Answer

https://rustdesk.com/

bakioka · Answer

From best performant to least:Chrome Remote DesktopNomachineHopToDeskRustdesk (open-source anydesk/teamviewer alternative)Apache GuacamoleVNC

Which remote desktop software works well for both Windows and Mac?

I use a Windows computer for work and also have a MacBook. Is there any good remote desktop software I can use to connect and use both my work and personal computers at any time? I've tried TeamViewer and AnyDesk, but they seem a little expensive. Are there any alternative suggestions?

I’ve heard Jump Desktop is it’s own league with their protocol. AFAIK you buy the app on Mac side and Windows client/server is no cost

I don't think that this is necessarily what you are asking, but I use MacOS and Windows on my desk at the same time, and Barrier is like a super power.
https://github.com/debauchee/barrier

You can enable Remote Desktop on your Windows computer and then connect to it using the Microsoft Remote Desktop app which (I think) is available in the App Store.

There are great open source ones.
Rustdesk.
Aspia.org
I use both under a sdwan so performance is native like and works 24x7.
If you have to use from normal internet, rustdesk would fit the bill.
Ignore rest. They are paid mostly

https://rustdesk.com/

From best performant to least:
Chrome Remote Desktop
Nomachine
HopToDesk
Rustdesk (open-source anydesk/teamviewer alternative)
Apache Guacamole
VNC