HELP! need free alternative to Teamviewer (easiest to use)
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metal03326
Advanced Member (250+)
And why exactly do you need an alternative? TeamViewer is free and there is nothing that can beat it.
For instant access to a client's computer, you don't have many free options. In fact, TeamViewer is not one of them. It requires that you purchase a license for commercial use.
Most tech support corporations pay big bucks for custom remote assistance software, or they develop their own.
Why would you want to replace TeamViewer? Simple: its protocol downright stinks. It's slow, it's slow, and did I mention that it's slow? RDP, when configured properly, tends to be the fastest, with VNC following close behind.
One option could be to configure your own VPN or similar "dial-in" system, then find a VNC client that allows you to configure it on your end, then distribute the client preconfigured to clients.
Most tech support corporations pay big bucks for custom remote assistance software, or they develop their own.
Why would you want to replace TeamViewer? Simple: its protocol downright stinks. It's slow, it's slow, and did I mention that it's slow? RDP, when configured properly, tends to be the fastest, with VNC following close behind.
One option could be to configure your own VPN or similar "dial-in" system, then find a VNC client that allows you to configure it on your end, then distribute the client preconfigured to clients.
dancingbear84
Junior Member (25+)
Learn central is a free 3 user v room. Designed for online learning but has a share desktop feature that you can take control of.it is a bit convoluted initially so not ideal if you do a lot of little jobs. I Use for family, friends and sometimes even work when the need arises and vnc won't work. i will try to dig up a link tomorrow
MariaJones
Newbie
RHUB is another tool for remote access. Just like Teamviewer, it comes in a one time payment but unlike Teamviewer where you have to setup a separate server, RHUB (Web Conferencing, Remote Support Software - RHUB Appliances) is appliance and hence can be used out of the box.
MINGLEVIEW is also free and it has rocked in ease of use and high definition remote screen as if your working on the same pc MingleView - Free Remote Desktop Sharing Software
