18.7
DWService is remote access software from DWService, whose headquarters are in Naples, Italy.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Work From Home Software in 2026
Work-from-home software supports tasks such as employee monitoring, remote device access and activity reporting. Tools in this category run across combinations of Windows, macOS, web, Linux, Android and iOS. Compare deployment type, supported platforms, monitoring and remote-access controls before choosing. If you use a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone, check for an Android app and confirm what it supports.
28.2
Parsec is a remote access app for connecting to a computer from another device for work, gaming, or sharing access with friends.
Free planAndroidWebAPI
38.0
ActivTrak is a workforce analytics and intelligence SaaS platform that analyzes digital work activity data to help improve how people work in office or remotely.
Free planWebAPIExtension
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Jump Desktop
Jump Desktop is a remote desktop platform for connecting to computers from anywhere.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.8From $7.49 a month - 5
LogMeIn Pro
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.7From $30 a month - 6
TeamViewer Remote
TeamViewer Remote is remote access and support software for desktop and mobile systems, with access through a web app or downloaded application.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.7Free plan - 7
Remote Utilities
Remote Utilities is remote access software for controlling devices across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.5$99 one-time - 8
RustDesk
RustDesk is remote-access software for connecting across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.5From $11.88 a month - 9
WorkAdventure
WorkAdventure is a virtual space for teams to meet and collaborate, and it is also presented for events, classrooms, and recruitment.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.4From €8 a month - 10
Monitask
Monitask is employee monitoring and time-tracking software with automatic timesheets, reports, and workstation screenshots.
AndroidiOSWebExtension7.3From $6.49 a month - 11
DeskTime
DeskTime is automatic time tracking and management software for teams, available on desktop, mobile and web.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.2From $6.42 a month - 12
GoToMyPC
GoToMyPC lets users remotely connect to a home or office computer to access its files, applications, programs, and network.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.2From $22.40 a month - 13
ISL Online
AndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.1From $16.90 a month - 14
Distant Desktop
Free planmacOSWindows7.0From $2.41 a month - 15
Insightful
Insightful provides workforce analytics for organizations seeking visibility into productivity, remote work, and work habits.
WebAPILinuxmacOS7.0 - 16
RemotePC
RemotePC is a remote-access service for consumers, businesses, and IT professionals who need to reach and control computers from another device.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.0 - 17
SpatialChat
SpatialChat is a browser-based digital space for virtual events and meetings.
Free planWeb6.9From $5,700 a year - 18
Hubstaff
Hubstaff is a time and project tracking application for web, desktop, and mobile.
AndroidiOSWebWindows6.8From $7 a month - 19
NoMachine
NoMachine is paid remote access software made by NoMachine, headquartered in Luxembourg.
AndroidiOSLinuxmacOS6.7From $24.50 a year - 20
Time Doctor
Time Doctor provides workforce visibility, time tracking, productivity insights, and analytics for distributed teams.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.7 - 21
WorkTime
Free planWebmacOSWindows6.6From $6.99 a month - 22
Teramind Data Loss Prevention
Teramind Data Loss Prevention is part of an insider risk management, data loss prevention, and workforce analytics platform for organizations.
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.5 - 23
Gather
AndroidiOSWebmacOS5.5 - 245.5
- 25
Sococo
AndroidiOSWebLinux5.5
Choosing well
Check device and platform support
Platform coverage spans Windows, macOS, web, Linux, Android and iOS, with support varying by tool. Check the exact platforms you need, including Android for a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone.
A web option can suit mixed-device teams, while desktop or mobile apps may fit a specific workflow.
Compare monitoring and remote access
Review employee-monitoring controls, activity reporting and remote device access as separate needs. A tool may suit tracking work activity, helping with support access, or both.
Check what deployment type the software uses and whether it matches your company’s setup.
Read plans, trials and paid prices
Free plans are available from tools such as ActivTrak, Jump Desktop and Kumospace. Paid examples include DeskTime from $6.42 per user monthly on annual billing, Hubstaff from $4.99 and Insightful from $8.
Trials vary by product: ActivTrak, DeskTime and Hubstaff list 14-day trials, Insightful lists seven days, and Gather lists 30 days.
Check team limits and reporting
Compare the free-plan team limit with your intended group size. Activity reporting can also affect whether a tool fits managers, contractors or distributed teams.
Confirm which reports are included in the plan you would use, rather than assuming a free plan and a paid plan offer the same coverage.
Review openness and deployment
Open-source code is available from tools in this category. If code access or self-managed deployment matters, check the licence and deployment details before selecting a product.
Questions people ask
Do these tools support Android?
Android is among the platforms represented in this category, alongside Windows, macOS, web, Linux and iOS. Check the individual tool’s Android support before choosing.
Which listed tools have a free plan?
ActivTrak, Jump Desktop and Kumospace list a free plan. Other products may use paid plans or trials instead.
Can I try a paid tool before subscribing?
Trial periods vary. ActivTrak, DeskTime and Hubstaff list 14 days, Insightful lists seven days, and Gather lists 30 days.
How are prices presented?
Prices use the makers’ listed terms. Examples include annual-billing rates per user monthly, while Katmai lists pricing on request.
What should I compare besides price?
Compare deployment type, employee monitoring, remote device access, supported platforms, free-plan team limit and activity reporting.
How are the apps ranked?
Ranking uses a battery score based on maker-published facts, including documentation, prices, free plans, phone platforms, open source, breadth and freshness.