Remote access & support Category leader
AnyDesk
Remote desktop software for individuals, teams and enterprises
Key features
- Unattended access
Our picks · 5 tools reviewed
Best Remote access & support software for 2026
Lets people connect to and control another computer to work remotely or to fix problems. Below: the names buyers expect to see, the newer tools gaining ground, and how their key features and prices compare. How we pick; nobody pays for a place here.
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| Pricing | $23.12/month billed annually | $6/month | Paid | Free plan $2/device/mo | Free plan $11.88/month |
| Best for | — | — | — | MSPs and IT teams that want simple per-device pricing and browser-based remote control. | IT teams of 1 to 100 people that must run the connection server on their own infrastructure. |
| Team size | 1–500+ people | 1–500+ people | 1–500+ people | 2–500 people | 1–500 people |
| Unattended access | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Attended support sessions | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cross-platform control | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Session recording | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Technician permissions | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-factor authentication | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Visit | Visit | Visit | Visit | Visit | Visit |
Category leaders
The best-known remote access & support tools: the ones most buyers shortlist.
Remote access & support Category leader
Splashtop
Remote access and remote support for individuals, IT teams and MSPs
Key features
- Unattended access
- Attended support sessions
- Cross-platform control
- Session recording
- Technician permissions
- Multi-factor authentication
Remote access & support Category leader
TeamViewer
Remote access and support software for individuals, teams and enterprises
Rising picks
Newer tools with real traction and a clear difference from the leaders.
Remote access & support Rising
Level
Remote monitoring and management with browser-based remote control
Key features
- Technician permissions
- Multi-factor authentication
Remote access & support Rising
RustDesk
Open-source remote desktop you can self-host
Key features
- Technician permissions
- Multi-factor authentication