SubnetDesk is a cross-platform remote desktop for devices that are already reachable through the same LAN, a routed private network, or a VPN. It connects directly by IP address or hostname and can discover nearby devices through mDNS, without a public rendezvous or relay service.
Publisher’s description
What is SubnetDesk?
SubnetDesk by SubnetDesk is open-source Windows software in the remote desktop category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SubnetDesk is an open-source remote desktop tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SubnetDesk safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D2469786C2A59ACCD2E0E6323C88C856C8D5ABD80C1C4EFFF40FD363FD47A3F4· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.0Latest | August 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SubnetDesk.SubnetDesk -escoop install extras/subnetdeskmsiexec /i subnetdesk-1.3.0-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {AF0652F1-9D9D-4460-B79A-7CA2E66F81CD} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SubnetDesk
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.3.0
- Released
- August 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 25, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SubnetDesk.SubnetDesk
- Scoop package
- extras/subnetdesk
- MSI product code
- {AF0652F1-9D9D-4460-B79A-7CA2E66F81CD}
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Frequently asked questions
Is SubnetDesk free?
Yes. SubnetDesk is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is SubnetDesk safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install SubnetDesk with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can SubnetDesk be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does SubnetDesk run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
What are alternatives to SubnetDesk?
TeamViewer, TigerVNC, UltraVNC, NETworkManager and Terminals. The alternatives page compares them.
