VoleroThe best remote desktop for Mac
There are plenty of ways to reach your Mac from another device. Here's how the main options compare on the things that actually matter in 2026 — price, privacy, and how well they fit the Apple ecosystem.
At a glance
How they compare
Updated October 2026. Pick any to see the full breakdown.
| App | Price | No account | Vision/Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volero | Free + £9.99 once | Yes | Both |
| Jump Desktop | ~$30–55 once | No | Vision (compat) |
| Splashtop | ~$72+/yr | No | Vision only |
| Screens | Subscription | Varies | Neither |
| Astropad Workbench | $99.99/yr | No | Neither |
| TeamViewer | Free* / sub | No | Neither |
| AnyDesk | Free* / sub | No | Neither |
| Chrome Remote Desktop | Free | Google acct | Neither |
*Free for personal use, but personal use is often flagged. Prices as published October 2026.
The short version
Which should you pick?
If you live in the Apple ecosystem and value privacy → Volero
Volero is the only option that's native across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro and Apple Watch, connects device-to-device with no account and no servers, is end-to-end + post-quantum encrypted, and is free for personal use with a one-time £9.99 Pro. See how it stacks up against each rival: Jump Desktop, Splashtop, Screens, Astropad Workbench, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop.
If you need Windows or Linux too → Jump Desktop or TeamViewer
Volero is Apple-only by design. For mixed fleets, a cross-platform tool makes sense — just expect an account and, usually, a subscription.
By device
Reaching your Mac from a specific device? See iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro, Apple Watch, or Mac to Mac.
Try the modern one — free.
No account, no servers, no subscription to reach your own Mac.