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Distant Desktop - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: March 2026

Distant Desktop overview

What is Distant Desktop?

Connect to your workstation remotely, organize online lessons, or provide technical support at a distance.

The Distant Desktop is a free and full-featured remote desktop software.

Key Features:

* Easy remote desktop connection;

* File transfer between workstations;

* Voice communication with remote partner;

* Built-in text chat;

* Demonstration mode;

* Operation on login screen (as a service);

* Sending system commands.

Key benefits of using Distant Desktop

Free for commercial and personal use.
No installation required.
No registration required.

Starting price


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Ease of use rating:

Distant Desktop reviews

Overall rating

3.0

/5

2

Positive reviews

50

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend6/10
Rating distribution

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3

2

1

1

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0

0

1

Distant Desktop's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Distant Desktop users:

Access controls/permissions
Remote access/control
Mobile access
Screen sharing
File transfer
Multiple monitor access

All Distant Desktop features

Features rating:

Chat/Messaging
Customizable branding
File management
Real-Time chat
Real-Time updates
Remote printing
Screen recording
Secure login

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Distant Desktop support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum

Training options

Documentation

Distant Desktop FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of Distant Desktop?

Distant Desktop has the following typical customers:
Small Business

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Q. What languages does Distant Desktop support?

Distant Desktop supports the following languages:
English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish


Q. Does Distant Desktop support mobile devices?

Distant Desktop supports the following devices:
Android


Q. Does Distant Desktop offer an API?

No, Distant Desktop does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does Distant Desktop offer?

Distant Desktop offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum

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