When choosing free remote desktop software, check these six things
“Free” does not mean the same thing in every program. Check up front whether you may use it at work, whether your customer must open an account, and how far you can trust the installer. In TamDesk one computer is free for life and support by code is always free.
Six criteria that sort free programs
Whichever program you look at, find the answers to these questions on the vendor's own page.
Commercial-use rights
Does the license of the free version allow use at work? Some free versions are open to personal use only; read the terms before you start connecting to customers.
Support by code
Does the other person have to open an account, or is reading out a code enough? A route without an account is the shortest way to give remote help.
Encryption
Is it end-to-end? That is, are screen, audio and files encrypted between the two computers, or can the server in between see the content?
Connecting from a phone
Do you need a separate app to connect from a phone, or is a browser enough? Touchpad-style control makes a small screen easier.
Installer signature
Can the publisher of the file be verified? On Windows, look at the digital signatures tab in the file's Properties window; an unsigned file is more likely to trigger an antivirus warning.
Local network
Can computers in the same office take files from one another without going out to the internet? It keeps big files from filling your line.
No per-technician fee
When we say free, there is no fine print to hunt for. The rules are short and measurable.
- One computer is free for life
- Support by code is always free and unlimited
- No per-technician fee
- Free to use for work, no licensing warnings
- Current prices: Pricing
Connect from a browser
You install nothing on your own computer. TamDesk is installed only on the computer you connect to.
Backup and sync included
TamDesk also lets your computers back each other up; version history and a recycle bin are ready.
Windows, macOS and Linux
It runs on Windows 10 and 11, macOS (Apple silicon Macs, macOS 14 or newer) and Linux (beta). On the connecting side the operating system does not matter; a current browser is enough.
How does TamDesk answer these criteria?
| Criterion | In TamDesk |
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| Commercial-use rights | Using it for work is allowed; no license warnings |
| Support by code | The customer opens no account; the 9-digit code is valid for 10 minutes and can be used once; always free |
| Encryption | End-to-end: screen, audio and file transfer are encrypted between the two computers; the servers in between cannot see the content |
| Connecting from a phone | You connect from the phone's browser, no app needed; the screen works like a touchpad |
| Installer signature | EV code-signed by BEEZ BİLİŞİM LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ |
| Local network | Computers on the same network take files directly from one another |
Start in three steps
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Create an account
Sign up with your email address; once you verify it you are ready. No card details are asked for.
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Install TamDesk on the computer to connect to
Generate a key in the portal, install TamDesk on the computer and enter the key. The machine connects to your account and you become its owner.
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Connect from your browser
Pick the computer in the portal and connect. If someone is at the computer they give approval; compare the security code and begin.
Frequently asked questions
That depends on the program's license; some free versions are open to personal use only. Read the vendor's license terms before you decide. In TamDesk, using it for work is allowed.
Without opening an account, the person on the other side reads you the 9-digit code on their screen; you enter it and they give permission. No membership or password is needed. It is the shortest way to help a customer or relative who has no account.
One computer is free for life. Support given with a code or an instant support link is always free and unlimited; there is no per-technician fee. More computers are priced per computer; see the Pricing section for current prices.
Yes. Open TamDesk in your phone's browser, choose the computer and connect. No app is needed; the screen works like a touchpad, and your finger moves the remote pointer.
TamDesk runs on Windows 10 and 11, macOS (Apple-silicon Macs, macOS 14 or later) and Linux (beta). On the connecting side the operating system does not matter; an up-to-date browser is enough.
Try it in five minutes
Create an account, install TamDesk on one computer, connect from your browser. One computer is free for life.
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