4 self-hosted options
Open-source alternatives to TeamViewer
The best open-source alternatives to TeamViewer are MeshCentral, Guacamole and Neko.
About TeamViewer: A remote desktop and support tool for connecting to other computers.
Every option below is free to self-host and ranked by GitHub stars, so you can move off TeamViewer without giving up the features you rely on.
Top picks
- Rank 1:
MeshCentral
Ylianst/MeshCentral
Run your own web server to remotely manage and control computers on a local network or anywhere on the internet.
Remote AccessHTML - Rank 2:
Guacamole
apache/guacamole-server
Clientless remote desktop gateway supporting standard protocols like VNC and RDP.
Remote AccessC - Rank 3:
Neko
m1k1o/neko
Virtual browser that runs in docker and uses WebRTC.
UtilitiesGoDocker
Why switch
Why teams move off TeamViewer
Self-hosting is not only about saving money. These are the reasons people make the switch.
Own your data
Your data lives on a server you control, not on TeamViewer's infrastructure. No surprise policy changes and no lock-in.
No per-seat pricing
Open-source alternatives to TeamViewer are free to run for as many users as your server can handle. A small VPS often costs less than a single subscription.
Customize and extend
Read the code, add plugins, connect it to your own tools and automate it through open APIs. When you need a feature, you can build it or fund it.
Full ranking
All 4 TeamViewer alternatives
Ranked by GitHub stars. Open any app for live stats, license details and a deploy option.
- 1
MeshCentral
Run your own web server to remotely manage and control computers on a local network or anywhere on the internet.
Remote Access - 2
Guacamole
Clientless remote desktop gateway supporting standard protocols like VNC and RDP.
Remote Access - 3
Neko
Virtual browser that runs in docker and uses WebRTC.
UtilitiesDocker - 4
Warpgate
Fully transparent SSH, HTTPS, Kubernetes, MySQL and Postgres bastion/PAM that doesn't need additional client-side software.
Remote AccessDocker
What is the best open-source alternative to TeamViewer?
MeshCentral is the most popular open-source alternative to TeamViewer, with 7,345 GitHub stars. Guacamole and Neko are also strong choices. Compare features, license and recent activity to find the best fit for your team.
Is there a free alternative to TeamViewer?
Yes. All 4 apps on this page are open source and free to self-host, so you can run a TeamViewer replacement without per-user fees. You only pay for the server, and a small VPS is usually enough for personal use or a small team.
Can I self-host an alternative to TeamViewer?
Yes. Neko and Warpgate ship a Docker image, so you can run them on a home server or VPS with Docker Compose in a few minutes. Your data then stays on hardware you control.
How do I migrate from TeamViewer?
Start by exporting your data from TeamViewer, then check the import options of the app you pick, since many projects ship importers for popular formats. Run both side by side for a week before you switch so nothing is lost.