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remote desktop tool · NoMachine S.à r.l.

NoMachine

Self-hosted remote desktop for Windows, macOS and Linux, sold as low-cost yearly subscriptions per computer.

76/100

#6 of 8 remote desktop tools
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

Starting with version 10, NoMachine discontinued its free edition for non-commercial use and replaced it with the paid Personal Edition1.

In short

NoMachine suits people who want a self-hosted remote desktop for their own computers at a low yearly price3,7. Sessions can run straight to a computer's IP address, and NoMachine lists file transfer, remote printing, Wake-on-LAN and session recording5,7. The catch: the free edition ended with version 10, browser access needs Enterprise Desktop, and reaching machines without an IP address costs extra1,4,6.

Best for: People who want to reach their own computers directly, without a vendor relay.

Where the points come from

Systems20 of 20
Features26 of 30
Security20 of 25
Price10 of 25

Systems 20 of 20 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
AppsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidThe Personal Edition guide lists Windows, macOS and Linux6; the free NoMachine Player runs on iOS and Android13.15 / 15
Connect from a browserYesEnterprise Desktop's Web Player reaches your computer from any web browser7; Personal Edition does not support it6.5 / 5

Features 26 of 30 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Unattended accessYesNoMachine says unattended scenarios are covered7; once installed, a computer accepts connections to its physical desktop6.6 / 6
File transferYesUpload and download files between the local and remote computer from the session menu11.5 / 5
Multiple monitorsYesChoose which remote monitor to view, or view all monitors in one window10.4 / 4
Remote printingYesNoMachine says you can print across local and remote systems7.3 / 3
Session recordingYesSessions can be recorded to .nxr files and played back in the NoMachine Player14.4 / 4
Wake-on-LANYesAn offline computer can be woken remotely using Wake-on-LAN7.4 / 4
Control Android devicesNot publishedThe Android app is documented only for connecting to computers12.0 / 4

Security 20 of 25 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Encrypted sessionsYesConnections are secured with OpenSSL TLS/SSL and AES 128-bit encryption7.5 / 5
Two-factor sign-inYesTwo-factor authentication protects the NoMachine account and connections, with approvals pushed to a phone9.5 / 5
Single sign-onYesNoMachine 10 supports OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect with Entra ID, Okta, Keycloak and Google Identity8.5 / 5
SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001Not published0 / 5
Self-hostingYesNoMachine calls Enterprise Desktop self-hosted7; you can reach a computer directly by its IP address5.5 / 5

Price 10 of 25 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free for personal useNoThe free edition for non-commercial use was discontinued with version 101; server software needs a licence6.0 / 10
Cheapest paid plan$2.04/moPersonal Edition, $24.50 a year per computer3.10 / 10
Monthly billingNoSoftware subscriptions are recurring annual plans3; only the optional Network add-on can be paid monthly4.0 / 5

The rule behind each line: how we score remote desktop tools.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
NoMachine PlayerClient app onlyFree12,13$0Free on iOS and Android; the computer you reach needs a paid NoMachine server product
Personal Edition1 computer$24.50/year2,3,6$2.041 desktop connection at a time; no browser access
Enterprise Desktop1 computer$44.50/year2,3$3.71Unlimited connections, browser access, Cloud Server integration
Network Personal (add-on)1 connection at a time$84.50/year or $8.50/month4$7.04Connect by Machine Id without knowing the IP address

Server prices are per computer and renew yearly3. NoMachine's comparison table pairs both editions with a Network subscription, though its Network page says you can also reach a computer by IP address2,5.

Strengths

  • Personal Edition costs $24.50 a year for one computer3.
  • Self-hosted by design: you can connect straight to a computer by its IP address5,7.
  • Lists file transfer, remote printing, Wake-on-LAN, session recording and switching between remote monitors7,10.
  • Supports two-factor approval from a phone and single sign-on with Entra ID, Okta, Keycloak and Google Identity8,9.
  • The NoMachine Player apps for iOS and Android are free on any number of devices13.

Limits

  • The free edition for non-commercial use was discontinued with version 101.
  • Personal Edition does not support connections from a web browser6.
  • Software is sold only as recurring yearly subscriptions3.
  • Reaching a computer without its IP address needs a Network subscription, from $8.50 a month4,5.

Other remote desktop tools

  1. 1
    RustDeskPeople who want to self-host their remote access
    87/100
    $11.88/mocheapest paid plan
  2. 2
    Zoho AssistSmall IT and support teams on a budget
    86/100
    $10/mocheapest paid plan
  3. 3
    TeamViewer RemotePersonal use, and teams that need every platform
    84/100
    $20.02/mocheapest paid plan
  4. 4
    Windows AppPeople with Windows Pro who want free remote access to their own PC
    80/100
    $0cheapest paid plan

All 8 remote desktop tools

Sources

  1. Remote Desktop and Remote Access for Everybody - NoMachine, NoMachine. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. NoMachine for Remote Access - NoMachine, NoMachine. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. Remote access software for your business – NoMachine, NoMachine. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. NoMachine Network subscriptions, NoMachine. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. NoMachine Network, NoMachine. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. NoMachine Personal Edition - Installation and Configuration Guide, NoMachine. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. NoMachine Enterprise Desktop, NoMachine. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. Support in NoMachine v10 for SSO via OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, NoMachine. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  9. Activating Two-Factor Authentication, NoMachine. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  10. Switching the View Between Multi-Monitors During a Remote Desktop Session, NoMachine. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  11. Sharing Files Between Computers with NoMachine, NoMachine. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  12. Getting Started with NoMachine for Android, NoMachine. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  13. NoMachine for mobile, NoMachine. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  14. Recording the Remote or Local Desktop with NoMachine, NoMachine. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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