Popular: Data updated October 26, 2026

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ControlServer alternatives

A Node.js Electron-based assistant application with core remote PC control and auxiliary features. The mobile H5 webpage features a neat interface. Designed for common mobile-desktop interaction scenarios.

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12 Windows apps in the same category as ControlServer, ranked by what they have in common and by popularity.

  • TeamViewer

    Secure remote access and support.

    Proprietary 15.82.6 50.5M ↓ remote, remote-control
  • UltraVNC

    VNC client and server graphical desktop sharing via RFB protocol

    Open source 1.8.3.0 521.6K ↓ ★ 1.5K remote
  • TigerVNC

    High performance, multi-platform VNC client and server

    Open source 1.16.2 74.6K ↓ ★ 7.6K remote
  • Terminals

    Multi tab terminal services/remote desktop client.

    Other licence 4.0.1.0 399.1K ↓ ★ 1.4K remote, remote-control
  • NETworkManager

    A powerful tool for managing networks and troubleshoot network problems!

    Open source 2026.7.7.0 51.1K ↓ ★ 8.8K remote-control
  • TightVNC

    Free, Lightweight, Fast and Reliable Remote Control / Remote Desktop Software

    Open source 2.8.89 1.3M ↓ remote
  • SuperPuTTY

    The SuperPuTTY Window Manager for putty sessions

    Open source 1.5.0.0 28.6K ↓ ★ 2.1K
  • Citrix Workspace

    Citrix Workspace is a complete digital workspace solution that delivers secure access to the information, apps, and other content that is relevant to a person’s role in your organization.

    Proprietary 26.7.1.4 355.6K ↓ remote
  • Remote Desktop Manager

    Remote Connections & Passwords. Everywhere!

    Proprietary 2026.3.12.0 289.5K ↓ remote
  • NoMachine

    Free remote desktop for everybody. This version contains both the server and the client side parts of the application.

    Free 10.2.3 288.2K ↓ remote, remote-control
  • Chrome Remote Desktop Host

    The easy way to remotely connect with your home or work computer, or share your screen with others.

    Free 154.0.8037.40 241.6K ↓ remote, remote-control
  • RemoteApp Tool

    Create and manage RemoteApps hosted on Windows 7, 8, 10, XP and Server. Generate RDP and MSI files for clients.

    Open source 6.1.0.0 801 ↓ ★ 4K remote

Comparison

AppLicenceVersionUpdatedGitHub starsChocolatey downloads
ControlServer Open source 2.5.2 January 26, 2026 121 —
TeamViewer Proprietary 15.82.6 September 29, 2026 — 50.5M
UltraVNC Open source 1.8.3.0 September 14, 2026 1.5K 521.6K
TigerVNC Open source 1.16.2 March 26, 2026 7.6K 74.6K
Terminals Other licence 4.0.1.0 June 21, 2021 1.4K 399.1K
NETworkManager Open source 2026.7.7.0 July 7, 2026 8.8K 51.1K
TightVNC Open source 2.8.89 October 2, 2026 — 1.3M
SuperPuTTY Open source 1.5.0.0 May 5, 2025 2.1K 28.6K
Citrix Workspace Proprietary 26.7.1.4 October 8, 2026 — 355.6K
Remote Desktop Manager Proprietary 2026.3.12.0 September 30, 2026 — 289.5K
NoMachine Free 10.2.3 October 6, 2026 — 288.2K
Chrome Remote Desktop Host Free 154.0.8037.40 September 21, 2026 — 241.6K
RemoteApp Tool Open source 6.1.0.0 February 20, 2025 4K 801