Remote Desktop Software Global Market Report 2024

The remote desktop software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.56 billion in 2023 to $2.93 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%. The expansion observed during the historical period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, an increased emphasis on digitizing business processes, heightened IT spending, the growing popularity of e-learning and distance learning education, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The remote desktop software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.26 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to government support, increasing internet penetration, a growing number of tech-savvy individuals, and the rapid shift towards cloud services. Key trends expected during the forecast period include the utilization of cloud technology, product innovations, technological advancements, the offering of subscription-based remote desktop software, and increased collaborations and acquisitions.

The remote desktop software market is experiencing growth driven by the increasing popularity of e-learning and distance education. E-learning, based on electronic resources, and distance learning, also known as online learning, have gained traction as educational formats. The demand for remote desktop software is rising in tandem with the growing need for convenient and remote learning experiences. In 2021, Eurostat reported a 4% point increase, from 23% to 27%, in the percentage of adults (aged 16 to 74) in the EU engaging in online courses or using digital study materials in the previous three months. Moreover, data from ThinkImpact in 2021 indicated that 75% of U.S. schools planned to operate entirely online, with 4.8% offering all courses online and 2.9% making half of their courses available online. This surge in demand for e-learning and distance education is set to drive the remote desktop software market.

The remote desktop software market is poised for growth due to increased internet penetration, which refers to the proportion of a population with internet access. According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), internet users increased by 782 million in 2021, reaching 63% of the global population. The expanded internet penetration enhances the effectiveness and accessibility of remote desktop software, contributing to the market's growth.

A key trend in the remote desktop software market is technological advancement, with major companies focusing on developing innovative solutions. Augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and other technologies are being integrated into remote desktop software to offer advanced features such as live video sharing, session recording, cross-platform access, and more. For instance, IDrive Inc., a U.S.-based software company, provides RemotePC, a cloud-based and on-premise remote desktop software with features such as video conferencing, AR-enabled live video sharing, multiple users, and remote reboot.

Key players in the remote desktop software market are committed to developing innovative products to strengthen their market position. In January 2021, Advantech, a Taiwan-based provider of intelligent systems, launched DeviceOn/iService, a unified device management software based on the WISE-DeviceOn platform. This software enables remote access and management of Advantech devices across multiple operating systems, peripherals, and software, enhancing IoT operations and device management.

In January 2022, Vista Equity Partners, a U.S.-based private equity company, and Evergreen Coast Capital made a definitive agreement to acquire Citrix Systems for $16.5 billion. This acquisition, in combination with data integration and analytics software TIBCO, aims to provide a broader range of solutions for digital transformations and hybrid work. Citrix Systems Inc., a cloud computing and virtualization technology company, is part of this strategic move.

Major companies operating in the remote desktop software market report are TeamViewer SE, GoTo, Microsoft Corporation, BeyondTrust Corporation, AnyDesk Software GmbH, Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd., Splashtop Inc., ConnectWise LLC, ISL Online, SolarWinds, AweRay, AeroAdmin, VMware, RealVNC Limited, TSplus, Pulseway, Noventiq, NinjaOne, Arista Networks, RemotePC, LogMein Inc., Securden, Nutanix Inc., IBM Corporation, Atera, Nadeer, TruGrid.

North America was the largest region in the remote desktop software market in 2023. The regions covered in the remote desktop software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the remote desktop software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The primary technologies involved in the remote desktop software market include Remote Desktop Software Protocol (RDP), Virtual Network Computing (VNC), NX technology, and Independent Computing Architecture (ICA). The Remote Desktop Software Protocol employs a protocol to operate desktop computers remotely, with RDP being a commonly used protocol in remote desktop software. These technologies can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud and are utilized by both large enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Remote desktop software finds applications across various sectors, including BFSI (banking, financial services, and insurance), retail, government and public sectors, manufacturing, healthcare, education, energy and utilities, and others (IT and telecom).

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The remote desktop software market includes revenues earned by entities by providing RD connection broker, RD Gateway, RD licensing and RD web access. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.