Many popular remote desktop utilities require payment to access their full features, which can deter some users. In this case, a cost-free, open-source solution is appealing and could potentially offer excellent functionality. HopToDesk fits this description, providing users with numerous features while asking for very little in return.

Remote control in computing refers to the process that a technician or administrator connects to a computer that needs to be controlled from an offsite location via the Internet, displays its desktop environment to his own computer, and then performs various support and maintenance operations on the remote computer. With the popularity of Internet and technological innovations, remote control technology is increasingly being used in work and life. Remote control software can help us achieve remote assistance, telecommuting, and other purposes.