Remote desktop tools rankings
Remote desktop tools, ordered by GitHub stars · 17 projects
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rustdeskrustdeskAn open-source remote desktop application designed for self-hosting, serving as an alternative to TeamViewer.Rust 125.1k 2026.09.302
SunshineLizardByteA self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight, offering low-latency cloud gaming with support for AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA GPU hardware encoding.C++ 42.3k 2026.10.183
deskflowdeskflowA free and open-source keyboard and mouse sharing app that lets you use the keyboard, mouse, or trackpad of one computer to control nearby computers, enabling seamless cross-device workflows.C++ 29.5k 2026.10.074
foundation-sunshineAlkaidLabAn enhanced fork of Sunshine, focused on Windows game streaming with full HDR10/HDR Vivid support, virtual displays, 7.1.4 surround audio, and optimized encoders.C++ 7.3k 2026.10.195
ShizukuthedjchiShizuku (thedjchi fork) is an Android app that lets normal apps use system-level APIs with adb/root privileges through a Java process started by app_process. This fork adds more robust start on boot, TCP mode, a watchdog service and automation intents on top of the original.Kotlin 6.3k 2026.07.026
lolPingdarrenprxlolPing is a League of Legends ping-round tool for Windows and macOS that shows latency on a transparent full-screen overlay, with room collaboration.TypeScript 1.7k 2026.10.197
moonlight-qtqiin2333An enhanced desktop client for Moonlight, optimized for Foundation Sunshine with features including bidirectional clipboard sync, high-quality microphone support, remote resolution decoupling, and folder mapping.C++ 1.1k 2026.10.108
hoppgethoppAn open-source remote pair programming app built for developers, offering sub-100ms screen sharing latency. The open-source alternative to Tuple.Rust 706 2026.10.179
remote_pijacobaraujo7A mobile app that lets you control your Pi coding agent from your phone. Pair with a one-time QR code and chat with your local agent — even when you're away from your computer.Dart 439 2026.10.1110
C-SSHsuiyuebaobaoC-SSH is a server operations client for Windows, Apple Silicon Macs, Android and Linux, combining SSH, RDP, an AI assistant and self-hosted cloud. Local SSH and Agent features need no cloud sign-in, and updates are manual only.Rust 187 2026.10.1211
dcontroldhjzdcontrol is a phone-controls-PC tool written in Go and Vue3 that turns a phone into a keyboard and mouse via the browser and offers a simple remote desktop.Go 56 2025.02.1512
LazyeatlanxiuyunLazyeat is a gesture-based contactless control tool that uses a camera to recognize swipes and clicks and also supports voice input, so users with greasy hands can pause videos or adjust volume without touching the device. 12 2025.10.2613
FlintlineacatflowA no-root acceleration and phone-web remote-control assistant for overseas Unblock Tech and Svicloud TV boxes, free and ad-freeKotlin 7 2026.10.0214
osu-skin-configuratorSisurticosu! Skin Configurator is a Tauri-based Windows desktop tool that bundles osu! skin changes into named presets you can apply with one click or a global hotkey.JavaScript 4 2026.07.2715
desktop-catwt0812Desktop Cat is a pixel cat living on your Windows desktop, a single portable executable with zero networking. She idles, dances and reminds you to rest; petting her raises an affection score capped at 400 across 6 levels, and her position and affection persist between runs.PowerShell 3 2026.10.1016
BulletinwidechaosA cross-platform desktop news danmaku tool built with Python and Qt that shows real-time flashes as fully transparent, always-on-top, click-through bullet comments on your desktop, solving the distraction of switching apps while tracking markets and trends.Python 1 2026.09.1617
dsh-mobilekaelorvynDSH Mobile is a remote access solution that puts DeepSeek Harness (DSH) on Android phones. It consists of a modified dsh-pocket plugin for the computer and an Android App, using an "one invite code = one phone" authorization model for scan-to-connect without passwords, with per-device permission revocation from the computer.JavaScript 0 2026.09.11
rustdeskrustdeskAn open-source remote desktop application designed for self-hosting, serving as an alternative to TeamViewer.Rust 125.1k 2026.09.302SunshineLizardByteA self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight, offering low-latency cloud gaming with support for AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA GPU hardware encoding.C++ 42.3k 2026.10.183deskflowdeskflowA free and open-source keyboard and mouse sharing app that lets you use the keyboard, mouse, or trackpad of one computer to control nearby computers, enabling seamless cross-device workflows.C++ 29.5k 2026.10.074foundation-sunshineAlkaidLabAn enhanced fork of Sunshine, focused on Windows game streaming with full HDR10/HDR Vivid support, virtual displays, 7.1.4 surround audio, and optimized encoders.C++ 7.3k 2026.10.195ShizukuthedjchiShizuku (thedjchi fork) is an Android app that lets normal apps use system-level APIs with adb/root privileges through a Java process started by app_process. This fork adds more robust start on boot, TCP mode, a watchdog service and automation intents on top of the original.Kotlin 6.3k 2026.07.026lolPingdarrenprxlolPing is a League of Legends ping-round tool for Windows and macOS that shows latency on a transparent full-screen overlay, with room collaboration.TypeScript 1.7k 2026.10.197moonlight-qtqiin2333An enhanced desktop client for Moonlight, optimized for Foundation Sunshine with features including bidirectional clipboard sync, high-quality microphone support, remote resolution decoupling, and folder mapping.C++ 1.1k 2026.10.108hoppgethoppAn open-source remote pair programming app built for developers, offering sub-100ms screen sharing latency. The open-source alternative to Tuple.Rust 706 2026.10.179remote_pijacobaraujo7A mobile app that lets you control your Pi coding agent from your phone. Pair with a one-time QR code and chat with your local agent — even when you're away from your computer.Dart 439 2026.10.1110C-SSHsuiyuebaobaoC-SSH is a server operations client for Windows, Apple Silicon Macs, Android and Linux, combining SSH, RDP, an AI assistant and self-hosted cloud. Local SSH and Agent features need no cloud sign-in, and updates are manual only.Rust 187 2026.10.1211dcontroldhjzdcontrol is a phone-controls-PC tool written in Go and Vue3 that turns a phone into a keyboard and mouse via the browser and offers a simple remote desktop.Go 56 2025.02.1512LazyeatlanxiuyunLazyeat is a gesture-based contactless control tool that uses a camera to recognize swipes and clicks and also supports voice input, so users with greasy hands can pause videos or adjust volume without touching the device. 12 2025.10.2613FlintlineacatflowA no-root acceleration and phone-web remote-control assistant for overseas Unblock Tech and Svicloud TV boxes, free and ad-freeKotlin 7 2026.10.0214osu-skin-configuratorSisurticosu! Skin Configurator is a Tauri-based Windows desktop tool that bundles osu! skin changes into named presets you can apply with one click or a global hotkey.JavaScript 4 2026.07.2715desktop-catwt0812Desktop Cat is a pixel cat living on your Windows desktop, a single portable executable with zero networking. She idles, dances and reminds you to rest; petting her raises an affection score capped at 400 across 6 levels, and her position and affection persist between runs.PowerShell 3 2026.10.1016BulletinwidechaosA cross-platform desktop news danmaku tool built with Python and Qt that shows real-time flashes as fully transparent, always-on-top, click-through bullet comments on your desktop, solving the distraction of switching apps while tracking markets and trends.Python 1 2026.09.1617dsh-mobilekaelorvynDSH Mobile is a remote access solution that puts DeepSeek Harness (DSH) on Android phones. It consists of a modified dsh-pocket plugin for the computer and an Android App, using an "one invite code = one phone" authorization model for scan-to-connect without passwords, with per-device permission revocation from the computer.JavaScript 0 2026.09.11