The Best mRemoteNG AlternativesTop Remote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like mRemoteNG

mRemoteNG is described as 'Fork of mRemote , an open source, tabbed, multi-protocol, remote connections manager' and is a very popular Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to mRemoteNG for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best mRemoteNG alternative is RustDesk, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like mRemoteNG are MobaXterm, Remmina, Tabby Terminal and Termux.

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  1. RustDesk icon
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    RustDesk

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    The open source alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk. Display and control your PC and Android devices from anywhere at anytime. Works out of the box, no configuration required. You have full control of your data, with no concerns about security.

    119 RustDesk alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Main window
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    File transfer window

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Low Latency
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Desktop Sharing
    6.  Stream audio
    7.  Portable
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    10.  Real time collaboration
    11.  Wake on LAN
    12.  Two-factor Authentication
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    RustDesk VS mRemoteNG

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    Guest

    Rustdeck does not support RDP

    Top negative comment •Feb 21, 2023
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    Guest

    Rustdesk is not RDP client, but remote desktop management software.

    Negative comment •Sep 25, 2024
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    Guest

    Rustdesk does not support RDP

    Negative comment •Aug 20, 2024
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    • This alternative is disputed. RustDesk is a legitimate mRemoteNG alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to mRemoteNG.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to mRemoteNG.

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourcemRemoteNG is Free and Open Source
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedmRemoteNG is not according to our users
  2. MobaXterm icon
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    MobaXterm

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    MobaXterm is an enhanced terminal app that brings the advanced features of a Unix-like command-line to Windows. It takes the power of Cygwin and wraps it in a sleek, visual interface that's super easy to use, lightweight and portable.

    106 MobaXterm alternatives
    MobaXterm tabbed terminal

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Graphical SFTP browser
    Multi-execution
    +7
    Remote Unix desktop (XDMCP)

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  X server
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  SSH
    4.  Tabbed interface
    5.  Embedded Xserver
    6.  Portable
    7.  RDP Functionality
    8.  Multiple Terminal
    9.  Support for Multiple protocols
    10.  Built-in File Manager
    11.  Windows Explorer Extension
    12.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    13.  Support for FTP
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    Taurolyon

    MobaXterm DOES support many terminal session protocols but also supports remote desktop protocols including RDP, VNC, and X-server.

    Top positive comment •Jun 29, 2023
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    Guest

    mremote has multi-tabs/protocol/RDP <---- MobaXterm is terminal based. mremote is not.

    Negative comment •Feb 7, 2021
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    Guest

    mRemote is multi protocol, mobaxterm only SSH

    Negative comment •May 29, 2018
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    • Most users think MobaXterm is a great mRemoteNG alternative.

    • MobaXterm is Freemium and ProprietarymRemoteNG is Free and Open Source
  4. Remmina icon
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    Remmina

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    Remmina is a remote desktop client written in GTK. Remmina primarily targets system administrators and travelers that need to work with computers remotely in front of either large monitors or tiny netbooks.

    134 Remmina alternatives
    Remmina screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Remmina screenshot 1
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    +1
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    Top Remmina Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  SSH
    3.  VNC Support
    4.  Support for Multiple protocols
    5.  Fullscreen support
    6.  RDP Functionality
    7.  Tabbed interface
    8.  Multiple Servers
    9.  User Session Recording
    10.  Desktop Sharing
    11.  Native translations
    12.  Scalable
    13.  Group management
    14.  HTTP Web seeding
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    mohan-ram

    I use mRemoteNG at work to log on to Windows servers (RDP) and Linux servers (ssh). Wanted something similar at home where I run Ubuntu and Kubuntu. I remembered Ubuntu coming with Remmina and it supported VNC, RDP, and ssh. This fits into what I need and works great.

    Positive comment •Nov 9, 2023
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    Guest

    Imo the best alternative to mRemoteNG so far is only Linux/BSD.

    Positive comment •Feb 19, 2017
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    Guest

    Remmina has always been my go to application for RDP on Linux and led me to find something better in Windows i.e. mRemoteNG.

    Positive comment •Dec 11, 2018
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    • Most users think Remmina is a great mRemoteNG alternative.

    • Remmina is Free and Open SourcemRemoteNG is also Free and Open Source
  5. Tabby Terminal icon
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    Tabby Terminal

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    Tabby is an infinitely customizable cross-platform terminal app for local shells, serial, SSH and Telnet connections.

    97 Tabby Terminal alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Tabby Terminal screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Command line interface
    4.  Multiple Servers
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Serial-port
    7.  Portable
    8.  Electron based
    9.  Tabbed interface
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  Support for scripting
    12.  Autocompletion
    13.  Persistent History
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    Guest

    It's not a remote connetions manager with multiprotocol.

    Negative comment •Jul 21, 2020
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    • Tabby Terminal is Free and Open SourcemRemoteNG is also Free and Open Source
    • Tabby Terminal is CustomizablemRemoteNG is not according to our users
  6. Termux icon
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    Termux

     93 likes
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    Ready to go. Termux works directly with no rooting or setup required. At first start a minimal base system is installed automatically - you decide what to do next.

    97 Termux alternatives
    htop running natively

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • zsh
    • Bash

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Integrated into iOS
    4.  MD5 signature
    Termux iconmRemoteNG Icon

    Termux VS mRemoteNG

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    TheAlmightyOS

    A terminal emulator is not even close to being a multi-protocol multitasking connection manager. Who the hell suggested this as an alt?

    Negative comment •Apr 12, 2023
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    • Termux is Free and Open SourcemRemoteNG is also Free and Open Source
  7. DWService icon
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    DWService

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    DWService is a half (only the client/agent) open source project which offers a service that allows access to remote systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry...) using a standard web browser - without any component required on the client side.

    109 DWService alternatives
    It allows you to fully control the remote system by displaying its screen and allowing cursor control and keyboard input

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    It allows you to fully access the file system of the remote system
    It allows you to monitor the status of the remote system
    +5
    It allows you to start a terminal session on the remote system.

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Runs in browser
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Remote terminal
    4.  Remote File Access
    5.  Remote shell
    6.  Unattended Access
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    9.  Remote Management
    10.  Remote Support
    11.  Port Forwarding
    12.  Python-based
    13.  Resource management
    14.  Remote monitoring
    15.  Resource monitoring
    16.  Proxy support
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    GeminiDomino

    A proprietary service is not a multi-protocol multitasking connection manager.

    Negative comment •Mar 10, 2023
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    Guest

    It doesn't have the major features of mRemoteNG

    Negative comment •Apr 19, 2022
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    • Some users think DWService is a great mRemoteNG alternative, some don't.

    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourcemRemoteNG is Free and Open Source
    • DWService is LightweightmRemoteNG is not according to our users
  9. Royal TSX icon
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    Royal TSX

     40 likes
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    Royal TS provides easy and secure access to your remote systems

    Unlock the power to remotely manage your systems on multiple platforms!

    Royal TS is the perfect tool for server admins, system engineers, developers and IT focused information workers who constantly need to access.

    123 Royal TSX alternatives
    RDP Connections

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Overview tab
    Plugins
    +4
    Terminal Connections

    Royal TSX Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  RDP
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Password Sharing
    6.  Clientless Remote Connection
    7.  Explorer-like
    Royal TSX iconmRemoteNG Icon

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    Guest

    Heavy with multiple bugs, limited ssh keys issue, software exist randomly (tested on windows 7, windows 10 , windows server 2008 and 2016

    Negative comment •Aug 18, 2020
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    • Most users think Royal TSX is a great mRemoteNG alternative.

    • Royal TSX is Freemium and ProprietarymRemoteNG is Free and Open Source
  10. NoMachine icon
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    NoMachine

     117 likes
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    Access remote computers easily with enterprise-class speed and features supporting any content including audio and video.

    123 NoMachine alternatives
    NoMachine screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
    NoMachine screenshot 1
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    +2
    NX client running on Linux (KDE)

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Remote Desktop Server
    2.  Low Latency
    3.  Media Streaming
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  Record desktop activity
    6.  Integrated File Sharing
    7.  Controller Support
    8.  VNC Support
    9.  X server
    10.  KVM over IP
    11.  SSH
    12.  Clustering
    NoMachine iconmRemoteNG Icon

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    Remote Desktop Manager

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    Remote Desktop Manager lets you centralize all your remote connections, passwords and credentials into a unique platform that can be securely shared between users. Drive security, speed and productivity through your organization while reducing risks for your IT department.

    54 Remote Desktop Manager alternatives
    Easily Manage All Your Remote Connections

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Fully Customize Entries to Suit Your Needs
    Analyze Passwords and Enforce Policies
    +2
    Work with Multiple Connections at the Same Time

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Tabbed interface
    3.  Automatic Connection
    4.  Role-based security access
    5.  VNC Support
    6.  SSH
    7.  RDP
    8.  Centralized credentials
    9.  Active Directory integration
    Remote Desktop Manager iconmRemoteNG Icon

    Remote Desktop Manager VS mRemoteNG

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    emirsa

    I can manage about 20 servers on a regular basis. It's a very nice and constantly updated app.

    Positive comment •Oct 27, 2024
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    Remote Desktop Manager icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Remote Desktop Manager is a great mRemoteNG alternative.

    • Remote Desktop Manager is Freemium and ProprietarymRemoteNG is Free and Open Source
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