Best Remote Support Software in 2026: 8 Tools Compared

TeamViewer is the enterprise standard for remote support, and its familiarity is an advantage when supporting clients who already have it installed. It covers Windows, Mac, Linux, mobile and more, with session management, file transfer, remote printing and compliance features that large IT teams need.

The price is the drawback: Business plans cost $50.90 per month on annual billing, and the free personal tier aggressively flags suspected commercial use, which can interrupt work. For a large team or enterprise, TeamViewer's breadth justifies the cost. For a small team, Splashtop or Zoho Assist offers better value.

AnyDesk built its name on speed, and its DeskRT codec still delivers low-latency sessions even on weaker connections, which matters for remote support over poor networks. The client is lightweight, setup is fast, and a free tier covers personal use.

Pricing changed in late 2025 to a connection-based model that varies by region, with Solo plans from around $22.90 per month in the US in recent comparisons. Check the current quote for your region and team size before budgeting, since the old flat-rate pricing no longer applies everywhere.

Splashtop SOS is the value pick for support technicians. At $22 per month on annual billing, it gives technicians attended and unattended access with strong streaming quality, file transfer and session tools, at less than half the price of TeamViewer Business. That value is why small MSPs with two to six technicians often choose it.

There is no permanent free plan, only a trial, and Business Access for remote work is priced separately from SOS. For a support team that needs professional tools at a sensible price, Splashtop is hard to beat.

Zoho Assist suits small support teams, especially those already using Zoho Desk, CRM or Books. Its free plan covers one technician and five unattended computers, which is genuinely useful for a tiny team, while Standard costs $12 per technician per month, or $10 on annual billing in some listings. Browser-based sessions and unattended access cover the core support job.

The ecosystem is smaller than TeamViewer's, and advanced reporting sits on higher tiers. For a small team that wants a capable, low-cost helpdesk tool, Zoho Assist is an excellent starting point.

ConnectWise ScreenConnect, formerly ConnectWise Control, is the MSP favorite in this list. It offers a free single-technician license with limited access agents, self-hosting for teams that want control over data, and multi-technician plans from $30 per month on annual billing. Integrations with ConnectWise's PSA and RMM tools add value for managed service providers.

The interface feels technical compared with TeamViewer or Splashtop, and pricing varies by plan in recent comparisons, from $27 to $33 per month for the One plan. For an MSP or IT department that wants control and scalability, ScreenConnect is a strong choice.

RemotePC is the cheapest way to reach your own computers unattended. Consumer plans start at $22.12 per year for one computer in recent listings, with business plans priced by computer rather than by user, which suits owners accessing their own machines. File transfer, remote printing and always-on access cover the essentials.

It is priced by computer, so a team supporting many client machines should compare technician-based pricing instead. For a small business owner who mainly needs access to their own devices, RemotePC's price is unmatched.

Chrome Remote Desktop is the free, no-fuss option for personal and occasional support. Install the Chrome extension, set a PIN, and access your own computers or help a family member, with no cost and no subscription. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS.

There are no helpdesk features: no session queues, no reporting, no multi-technician management. For a professional support team, that gap matters. For personal use and quick favors, Chrome Remote Desktop is all most people need.

RealVNC Connect is the cross-platform classic, built on the VNC standard, with support for Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi and mobile. Essentials plans start at $8.25 per month on annual billing, with a free Lite tier for up to five devices and three users for personal use.

The interface feels dated compared with Splashtop or TeamViewer, and advanced team features sit on higher tiers. For mixed-OS environments and Raspberry Pi fleets, RealVNC's broad platform support keeps it relevant.