Alternatives to TeamViewer

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TeamViewer

TeamViewer is a popular professional choice for remote management for external service providers and for getting team members in different locations together for online meetings. Market leader, TeamViewer, also has its limitations: especially in terms of security and image quality many users are less than 100% satisfied and are therefore on the lookout for alternatives to TeamViewer. We tested similar programs and will now introduce you to the 5 best TeamViewer alternatives.

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AMMYY Admin

A unique ID is created for each user that can then be used to access the external computer meaning that the computer is protected from unwanted entry. You can also change the settings to make it even more secure. Ammyy Admin enables direct data transfer. It’s beneficial to have constant access to the file system, particularly with large amounts of data. The free program is also suitable for distance learning and presentations since you can share materials and communicate with each other via chat.

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Mikogo

The integrated data transfer function enables data transfer between the participant and whoever is presenting the meeting. In addition, Mikogo has all the standard features and functions of an online meeting software: a chat feature, the ability to record sessions, and an interactive whiteboard. For single users (maximum one participant per session), a demo version is available free of charge. After a 14 day trial, you will then have to pay for the professional version if you want to continue using the software.

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The software ThinVNC offers screen sharing, remote desktop features, as well as file sharing. With ThinVNC you get a beginner-friendly remote program with a simple installation as well as a fast and uncomplicated setup. It can be used without having to install client software since remote control of Windows desktops is possible from any web browser with HTML5 support. ThinVNC also uses AJAX and JSON and therefore manages without additional software or browser plugins. Transferring data is also quite simple. Practically, you can also access a local computer from mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones.

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AnyDesk

Some members of the AnyDesk development team also co-developed TeamViewer. The aim was to develop an improved transfer method. The remote connection via AnyDesk should be faster and sharper than TeamViewer, as well as being less likely to lag. The specially developed process is called DeskRT and aims to reduce data volume during transmission. According to the manufacturer, it’s possible to double the frame-rate, meaning that the data delay should only be a quarter of what its 'big brother', TeamViewer experiences. The manufacturer claims that AnyDesk is the 'fastest TeamViewer alternative in the world' – in our overview it also scores well when it comes to image quality.

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UltraVNC

Both the client as well as the server components of the free remote software offer extensive configuration possibilities. These give experts a huge amount of leeway. However, in return, they make it harder for less experienced users to get to grips with UltraVNC, which is also partially due to the old-fashioned menu interface. Since the signals from the server application can be received and displayed by a high number of viewers, the TeamViewer alternative is also suitable for workshops and presentations. Via the toolbar or the server module it is possible to set the program up so that only individual desktop windows are transferred, meaning that participants are directed to the essential information.

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Chrome Remote Desktop

If you want to find an alternative to the TeamViewer remote function you do not have to resort to complex programs. A quick and easy-to-use Google Chrome extension will help. If the web browser is installed on the computers involved and you have a Google account, you can use Chrome Remote Desktop to access remote computers over the internet and remotely control them. And you can use the service on all platforms on the browser that the search engine giant runs on. In addition, as with TeamViewer, there are special apps for Android and iOS devices. In order for a computer to be remotely managed you first need to allow access.

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Webex Meetings

In 2007, the telecommunications company, Cisco, took over the company, WebEx Communications, which then continued as a subsidiary and has since developed and distributed various software solutions for collaborations in companies. With WebEx meetings, the company also offers an excellent alternative to TeamViewer, which focuses on web conferencing. Like all WebEx products, the meeting application is available via the Cisco WebEx Cloud, distributed across data centers (including back-up and caching concepts) worldwide in order to provide maximum bandwidth and availability for each user.

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LogMeIn

The basic concept of the cost-effective remote access tool, LogMeIn Pro, is to optimize the sharing of resources and make them available from anywhere without neglecting the aspect of safety. To do this, you will get up to 1TB of Cloud space to store all relevant files, applications, and projects in one central location. On the other hand, LogMeIn provides various applications for Windows, MacOS, the mobile systems; iOS and Android, as well as a cross-platform browser application that allows you to establish remote connections in local networks and over the internet.

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join.me

The company LogMeIn has another TeamViewer alternative, the web tool Join.me to add to the mix. This alternative makes organizing and implementing online meetings child’s play. For this purpose, the service offers access to an admin area where you can easily schedule and hold meetings. All past meetings are automatically archived so that you can keep tabs on what invited users are up to. In the free version of the web application, it is possible to organize ordinary conferences for up to ten participants and video transmissions for up to five people – the only prerequisites are that you need to download the Join.me app and register. In addition to chat, VoIP, and video features, Join.me also enables data sharing and screen sharing.

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Splashtop Remote Support

With its remote applications, Splashtop is primarily designed for users to enjoy maximum comfort when accessing their apps, projects, or files – regardless of the device they’re using. The company attaches great important to the mobile sector in particular. Depending on which Splashtop product you choose, there’s a wide variety of features on offer with greatly varying costs. This makes the fundamentally free Splashtop Personal an excellent alternative to TeamViewer if you need a solution for remote access for up to five devices within a local network. However, this version is only for non-commercial use. In addition, remote access via the internet is fee-based, as is the case with some client apps for certain devices.

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VNC Connect

For more than 15 years, the Cambridge-based software company, RealVNC, has provided powerful remote programs. Among other things, the award-winning company with VNC Connect is one of the best TeamViewer alternatives for personal and commercial use. Consisting of a server app for the computer you wish to control and a viewer application that is installed and started on the work device, this professional tool provides you with all the functions you need to remotely control other systems. They are automatically discovered on the internet without the need for special firewall or router configurations. In order to provide a high level of security, sessions are not only encrypted, but are also password-protected.

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