Best Unattended Remote Access Software in 2026
Updated
In short: HopToDesk is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of TeamViewer Remote and Zoho Assist. The best-ranked option with a free plan is TeamViewer Remote. The lowest first paid tier on this page is NoMachine at $2.04/mo.
Reach computers without waiting for someone to accept a connection, and compare the capabilities that matter for your support or administration work. Device limits, mobile access, file transfer, remote reboot, and Wake on LAN are among the fields to weigh; multi-monitor support and session recording may also be relevant. Free-plan availability and the paid-from point provide cost context. Zoho Assist and TeamViewer Remote lead the ranking, followed by Splashtop and ISL Online. Getscreen.me, Jump Desktop, RustDesk, and RealVNC Connect also appear among the first entries. Consider which listed functions fit the devices and tasks you need to handle.
29 unattended remote access software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 HopToDesk iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$13.25/mo File transfer: Yes
- 2 TeamViewer Remote iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free File transfer: Yes
- 3 Zoho Assist iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$10/mo File transfer: Yes
- 4 Jump Desktop iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$7.49/mo File transfer: Yes
- 5 DWService Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free File transfer: Yes
- 6 Remote Utilities iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$99/mo File transfer: Yes
- 7 RustDesk iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$11.88/mo File transfer: Yes
- 8 AnyViewer iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free File transfer: Yes
- 9 Getscreen.me Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$149/mo File transfer: Yes
- 10 Splashtop iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$2.50/mo File transfer: Yes
- 11 AnyDesk iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 File transfer: Yes
- 12 RealVNC Connect iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 File transfer: Yes
- 13 NoMachine iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$2.04/mo File transfer: Yes
- 14 ISL Online iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$16.90/mo File transfer: Yes
- 15 MeshCentral Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 File transfer: Yes
- 16 RemotePC iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 File transfer: Yes
- 17 RemoteView iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$3.99/mo Device limit: 10 devicesMobile access: YesFile transfer: Yes
- 18 SimpleHelp iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$11.67/mo
- 19 ConnectWise ScreenConnect iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8$30/mo File transfer: Yes
- 20 GoToMyPC iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 File transfer: Yes
- 21 Supremo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 File transfer: Yes
- 22 BeyondTrust Remote Support iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 File transfer: Yes
- 23 Dameware Remote Everywhere iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7$81/mo
- 24 N-able Take Control iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 File transfer: Yes
- 25 NetSupport Manager iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
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Questions about this list
Which unattended remote access software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
HopToDesk is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 7.9. TeamViewer Remote is second and Zoho Assist third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, NoMachine has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.04/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.