Hop to Desk, a Free and Open-Source Encrypted Remote Access Solution

I have been using Chrome Remote Desktop when I need to remote into computers in my home when I am away. It's free, requires practically no setup beyond installation, adding a computer names and setting up a password. It works through corporate firewalls and local VPNs with no trouble. The only problem is the compnay who makes it. I am opting out of Google products for email, cloud storage, search, photos, browsing and maps. There is no reasons to use their remote solution when others are available.

The solution I found is the free and open-source Hop To Desk product. It has all the benefits og Chrome Remote Desktop and more.

Features

• Chat
• File transfer
• Works on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and ChromeOS
• Can be run from a thumb drive as a portable app
• End to end encryption
• Share screen with remote user or exercise remote control
• Direct IP access, IP whitelisting and SOCKS5 proxy connections are supported
• Does not require network configuration like port forwarding or firewall adjustments
• Connect to unlimited remote computers (Commercial use is OK)
• You may setup your own private HopToDesk network on your servers or existing infrastructure. Self-hosting can also be accomplished with AWS or Cloudflare Workers.
• Use optional web-based dashboard to manage connections and generate share links

I was able to set up my home network of Mac, iOS and Linux devices in about 15 minutes. The macOS version requires screen recording and accessibility permissions.