"Teamviewer" Is undoubtedly one of the most popular remote access tools today. With all the appreciated advantages of this product, it has a number of flaws, in particular, the complicated functionality of the program and the lack of reliability when connecting are noted. Below we will analyze the Teamviewer analogues with a brief description of their functionality.
Security is not TeamViwer's strong point, its poor configuration can lead to leakage of confidential information. Also, full work with the TeamViewer program may interfere with: or. In addition, TeamViewer requires a large fee to use its commercial version, so many users are looking for an effective alternative to this product.
Let's take a look at the existing TeamViewer analogues available to the user.
The people who previously worked on the creation of TeamViwer took part in the development of the AnyDesk program. When creating the product, the main goal was proclaimed - to improve the quality of data transmission. AnyDesk's remote connection should be faster and more reliable than TeamViwer, and with less lags.
After the creation of the program, the manufacturers declared that "AnyDesk" is "the world's fastest alternative to TeamViewer". Now, when you connect to a remote PC and run heavy graphics programs on the latter, you will not see any loss in image quality on the client computer. The free version of AnyDesk is available for personal use only, and professionals and companies will pay money to use the commercial version of the product.
- To establish a connection, launch the Teamviewer alternative - AnyDesk on the host (the computer you want to connect to) and write down the AnyDesk address.
- Then run the program on the client PC, and enter the AnyDesk host address.
- When the client connects, the host will be asked to confirm the connection and issue the appropriate permissions (sound, work with the clipboard, blocking the host's keyboard and mouse, etc.).
ThinVNC - Remote Browser Connection
The next alternative to Timviver is the program "" offers a variety of tools for remote access, including screen broadcasting, file transfer, messaging and other capabilities. There is no need to install the client program here, since remote access to the PC desktop can be done from any web browser with HTML5 support. ThinVNC actively uses AJAX and JSON, and therefore can work without additional software or browser plugins. Using ThinVNC you can access your local computer using your smartphone or tablet.
For personal use, ThinVNC is a worthy alternative to TeamViewer. If you want to access a PC located a little further than your local network, you will need to inquire about the router settings and dynamic DNS providers.
Setting up "ThinVNC"
Ammyy Admin - remote access without installing the program
Ammyy Admin is a remote connection tool that is especially useful for large commercial companies. The program does not require installation, it is enough to download and run a small executable file, and then enter the unique user ID to which you need to connect to the PC (given by the program itself).
The product allows direct data transfer, which is useful when accessing a file system with large volumes of files. The free nature of the program is suitable for distance learning and presentations, you can exchange materials or communicate via chat.
Splashtop is a business program with extensive functionality
Alternative program Timviver "Splashtop" is offered in two main versions - paid and free. In a free case, you can use the program only for personal purposes during the first 6 months. The business version of the product - "Splashtop Business" allows not only transferring files, but also getting access to local printers, as well as chatting with other users. Communication between PCs is encrypted using TSL (TLS-encrypted), it is characterized by high stability and good speed.
With Splashtop, you can connect to the target computer not only from another PC, but also using mobile gadgets on Android and iOS. Latency in audio or video streaming is minimal here, so you can fully enjoy the media you need with this TeamViewer competitor.
Chrome Remote Desktop - browser analog from Google
Another analogue of Teamviewer is the Google Chrome Remote Desktop extension, available for free for the Chrome browser. This extension allows the user to remotely access any desktop right from the browser window. The program is small in size, easy to configure, encrypts all created connections. In addition, by analogy with TeamViewer, you can find specialized implementations for Android and iOS devices.
Once access is granted, the Chrome Remote Desktop Host program will be automatically loaded for remote access. After installing it, the system will be ready for remote monitoring. At the same time, the program does not have advanced functionality in the form of screen sharing, chat or video conferencing.
Chrome Dextop Manager extension
UltraVNC is a great alternative to TeamViewer for Windows users
The open source program "UltraVNC" is an excellent alternative to the "TeamViewer" program for Windows users, and is distributed under the free GPLv2 license. The program consists of a viewer (client) and a server (remote PC), and uses the principle of “Virtual Network Computing (VNC), based on the RFB (Remote Framebuffer) protocol. The remote connection, which can be built on the basis of these two components, allows file transfer in a simplified way, similar to transferring text messages, as well as the use of various authentication methods (8-digit DES password, MS login I and II, etc.)
Both the Klin and the server components of the program offer many configuration options that will suit the taste of specialists. Since the signal from the server can be displayed by a large number of viewers, "UltraVNC" is useful for various workshops and presentations.
When installing the program, the latter will ask which part you want to install - client, server or both. After configuring the port of your router, you can connect to the UltraVNC server from any PC or gadget with an internet connection. All you need is the IP address of the server PC.
Conclusion
Undoubtedly, the list of analogues of the Teamviewer program indicated in the article is not limited to. There are a sufficient number of both paid and free alternatives that allow remote connection to another computer. However, these tools are well-deserved competitors of Teamviewer, and can be considered as an effective alternative for remote access to the desired PC.
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There are several free analogues of TeamViewer, which can quite successfully replace this program.
The most popular programs for remote PC control
Eliminating the commercial use message
1. Start -\u003e Control Panel -\u003e Uninstall a program. Find TeamViewer in the dropdown list and remove it from your PC.
2. Click Start -\u003e Regedit -\u003e Enter. In the registry, press Ctrl + F and type "teamviewer" in the search box. Delete all values \u200b\u200bfound in the registry.
3. Reinstall TeamViewer. During the installation process, it is very important that you specify the item "personal / non-commercial use".
Or just reinstall TeamViewer and select " Personal / non-commercial"use.
By choosing this item, the developers will have less suspicion that you are using the program for commercial purposes and they will not bother you with the message “commercial use was found”.
I welcome everyone! Today we will have a very useful entry for IT specialists, system administrators and just people who understand the computer and help their friends and relatives in this difficult matter, and this happens often.
You have probably heard about the remote access program via the Internet - TeamViewer, but I did not start with it, I will tell the story of how I came to the best remote access program.
I started with a rather convenient and simple remote control program "AmmyAdmin", I liked everything about it and the simplicity of its work and the fact that people (clients, friends) could easily find and download it on the Internet, but one fine day the ball ended. Somehow, having fiddled with a friend on the computer, I forgot to disconnect from him, I go once again to the AMM, and to me: "Your program usage limit is exhausted, buy a license." I contacted support, it turns out that if you exceed a certain limit of connection time per month, the "free" program ends, so I switched to TeamViewer, which I did not like.
TeamViewer
Why did I dislike him - you ask. What I disliked the most was those endless pop-up messages: "Not for commercial use" ... they hung these messageBoxes on your every move, it is very distracting, annoying and generates negativity to the product. The next thing that I really didn't like was the storage of my address book on the TeamViewer server. I somehow trust my computer more, why should I trust the login and password from all connections to your server? Moreover, if something is wrong with the server, I cannot log in and connect to people in my address book.
Dissatisfaction with previous programs made me look for a free analogue of teamviewer and other remote access programs over the Internet. It is interesting that on the request "teamviewer analog" - the search engine in most cases issues TeamViewer, Ammyy or analogs, which are not very usable and have little functionality. This went on for some time, until I stumbled upon the program in my search RMS TectonIT Remote Access.
Overview of the remote access program via the Internet: " RMS - Remote Access«
RMS Remote Access is a remote desktop management product that provides easy and secure PC access anywhere in the world. RMS allows you to view the remote screen and control the keyboard and mouse as if the remote computer was directly in front of you.
Complex RMS consists of four components:
- Control Module - Client;
- Remote module - Host;
- Agent;
- Mini Internet-ID server.
To work (communication with a remote PC) you need a Client and a host, consider these two basic components in more detail:
Client module is designed to connect to remote workstations on which the Host is installed. The client provides a convenient UI for managing the list of connections, building a network map, searching for remote workstations and managing them in various modes.
"Host" must be installed on every remote workstation to be accessed. This module allows you to remotely control the computer on which it is installed. Remote installation of client modules is possible, there is also an MSI configurator for the Host distribution.
The unified control center gives you the ability to connect to any computer in the domain - via Active Directory, in the local network or via the Internet - using Internet-ID.
Customer
Client (Viewer) is an application used by technicians or administrators to establish a remote access session. Viewer allows you to manage the list of remote computers and establish a connection with them in any of 15 available modes.
I really liked the convenience and functionality of the client (programs for managing clients), as you can see from you can not only conveniently organize clients, but also get access to such important components of the remote machine as the "task manager", "Power", "Terminal", you can also send commands: "Restart the remote computer", "Shutdown the remote computer".
RMS - Remote Access - Internet-ID Mechanism
What is Internet-ID?
Internet-ID is the name of the technology by which you can connect to the Host bypassing firewalls and NAT. To connect to a remote computer, you don't even need to know its network name or IP address. You just need to specify its identifier (ID). No additional settings for network equipment are required either.
Port forwarding or port mapping are no longer needed to establish a NAT-to-NAT connection.
This functionality is very useful, first of all, for technical support services that work with a large number of clients who cannot provide an external static IP address.
What is the Internet-ID function for?
The main task that the Internet-ID technology solves is to simplify the procedure for connecting to a remote computer as much as possible. Previously, it required fine tuning of routers, port forwarding, port mapping, or setting up "Reverse connection". All these manipulations are very difficult for ordinary users and sometimes cause problems even for advanced system administrators. Internet-ID avoids all of this.
How it works?
Internet-ID technology is based on the fact that a network connection with a remote Host is established through special dedicated servers of the TektonIT company (or a corporate Mini Internet-ID server). In turn, the remote Host also constantly automatically maintains a connection with these servers.
If you have your own company, then it makes sense for you to use Mini Internet-ID Server
Mini Internet-ID Server is a software product developed by TektonIT. This software allows the program for remote administration of computers "Remote Manipulator System" to establish a connection between its R-Server and R-Viewer modules through most firewalls and NAT, using identifiers instead of IP or DNS addresses. No additional configuration of network equipment or firewalls is required. You can read more about this technology on the offsite -
Allows you to control your computer remotely. For home use the program is free, but for commercial use you will need a license worth 24,900 rubles. So, the free alternative to TeamViewer will save you a decent amount.
This software makes it possible to remotely control your computer. The program is cross-platform. It is divided into two parts: the client and also the server. TightVNC has some pretty good protection. You can block access to the computer for certain IP addresses, as well as set a password.
There are two modes to launch the program: Service - the program will be in the background and wait for connection, User Define - manual launch. For the greatest security, you can turn on prohibiting data entry remotely. The language of the program is English. Its interface is practically the same as that of all programs of this kind.
LiteManager Free
With the help of this tool, any user, even one who knows nothing about computers and programs, will be able to control a working machine remotely. This can be done both through a local network and via the Internet.
You can connect to a partner not only using ID, but also by IP address. The program has an intuitive interface and is Russified, unlike the previous analogue. Also, its functionality is broader.
This program contains all the features of similar products and supports modern graphical interfaces. Here you can do everything that you can do in TeamViewer, but with one important advantage - higher speed. Unlike TightVNC and Lite Manager, this client is the fastest. AnyDesk provides stable and fast work at an internet speed of 100 kbps.
This is not a full-fledged program like TightVNC, Lite Manager or AnyDesk, but only a browser extension. However, it has a number of advantages. For example, it has a low weight and is easily configured and controlled, which can not be said about every analogue given here. Chrome Remote Desktop gives you the ability to customize your computer or work together. If you use, then after installation the program will configure itself and synchronize.
X2GO
This program is another solution for accessing a PC remotely. Although you can find its versions on any popular platforms, however, the server required for remote access can be installed only on Linux, which is directly a disadvantage, unlike the previously mentioned analogs. The program supports sound and allows you to connect to a printer. A reliable SSH channel is used to connect to the PC. Also, the software makes it possible to run a separate application on the server.
Ammyy Admin
This is a small utility with which you can very easily connect to a PC remotely. In its functionality, it contains only the most important tools. Unlike all the above-mentioned analogs, this product is portable and does not require installation. Ammyy Admin works either through a local network or over the Internet. The functions are simple and you don't have to learn them. Any user will understand the management.
Now you can choose an analogue of TeamViewer if the latter does not suit you with something.