TeamViewer

by TeamViewer · Cloud sync & remote access

FreemiumWindowsMacLinux

Widely used remote access and support tool, free for personal use.

Official download from teamviewer.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens teamviewer.com, TeamViewer's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is TeamViewer?

TeamViewer offers remote control, file transfer and meetings. Personal use is free; commercial use needs a licence and is detected automatically.

Key features

  • Remote control across platforms
  • File transfer
  • Unattended access
  • Mobile device support

Good to know: Only accept remote sessions you started yourself. Remote-access scams are common.

Best for

  • Helping relatives
  • Accessing a home PC
  • Corporate IT support

Install

How to install TeamViewer

  1. 1Open the official TeamViewer download page on teamviewer.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id TeamViewer.TeamViewer -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask teamviewer

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download TeamViewer safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on teamviewer.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

Alternatives

TeamViewer alternatives

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FAQ

TeamViewer questions

Where can I download TeamViewer safely?

Download TeamViewer only from TeamViewer's official site at teamviewer.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is TeamViewer free?

TeamViewer has a free plan with limits, and paid plans or upgrades for more features. Check teamviewer.com for current pricing.

Does TeamViewer work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

TeamViewer is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check TeamViewer's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install TeamViewer from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id TeamViewer.TeamViewer -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask teamviewer). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to TeamViewer?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full cloud sync & remote access list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.