Disclosed are various approaches for recommending remotely executed applications for opening files. In one approach, an indication is received that a user desires to open the local file of a client device remotely. At least one remotely executed application is identified to open the local file remotely. A user interface is rendered by the client device that facilitates selection from among the remotely executed application(s). A user selection of a particular remotely executed application generated through the user interface is received. The particular remotely executed application opens the local file remotely.