Best Remote Desktop software

Performs well in low-bandwidth environments, keeping remote sessions responsive where many competitors stutter or drop

Simple session initiation through the website reduces setup friction for non-technical remote users

Feature set is focused on core remote desktop control, so teams needing broader capabilities like integrated ticketing, scripting, or extensive endpoint management may need complementary tools

Public third-party review coverage (G2, Capterra, Trustpilot) is thin, making it harder to validate real-world reliability at scale before purchasing

Runs Windows 11 ARM as a Microsoft-authorized solution on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs, eliminating the need for a second computer

Pro Edition provides substantial VM resources—128 GB vRAM and 32 vCPUs per virtual machine—plus a command line interface and built-in developer tools for cross-OS development, testing, and debugging

The one-time Standard license ($219.99) is locked to the current release and includes only 30 days of support, making the subscription effectively mandatory for ongoing updates and help

Standard Edition caps virtual machines at 8 GB vRAM and 4 vCPUs, which may be limiting for graphics-intensive apps or multiple VMs unless you upgrade to Pro