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Remmina alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Remmina: linux only, and client only, with no relay or attended-support mode. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Remmina, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Remote Desktop Manager currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Remote Desktop Manager logoRemote Desktop ManagerFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 466.5
2NoMachine logoNoMachinePaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 457.2
  1. Remote Desktop Manager logo

    1. Remote Desktop ManagerTop pick

    Best for: IT teams juggling many RDP, SSH and VNC connections and the credentials that go with them

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Remmina

    Cross-platform connection manager with shared vaults for teams.

    Pros

    • Huge range of supported connection types
    • Shared, permissioned credential storage for teams
    • Free edition for individual use
    • Available on desktop and mobile

    Cons

    • Dense interface with a learning curve
    • Team sharing usually needs extra Devolutions server products
    • Doesn't solve connectivity through firewalls by itself
    Visit Remote Desktop Manager Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Remote Desktop Manager a good Remmina alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.devolutions.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Purpose
    Centralises connections and credentials
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.devolutions.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.devolutions.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Connection types
    RDP, SSH, Telnet, VNC, VMware, TeamViewer and more
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.devolutions.net(opens source in a new tab)
  2. NoMachine logo

    2. NoMachine

    Best for: Linux and mixed-OS users who want fast, multimedia-friendly remote desktops

    PaidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Remmina

    Its own fast protocol with easy access over the internet.

    Pros

    • Efficient NX protocol for video and audio
    • Excellent Linux and Raspberry Pi support
    • Enterprise terminal server options

    Cons

    • Free edition discontinued from version 10
    • Internet access without port forwarding needs a Network subscription
    • Product line-up is complex
    Visit NoMachine Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is NoMachine a good Remmina alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free edition
    Discontinued from version 10
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nomachine.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Protocol
    NX
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nomachine.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SSH client
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nomachine.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Network trial
    7 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nomachine.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Remmina alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Remote Desktop Manager logo

Best Remmina alternative for most people

Remote Desktop Manager

Cross-platform connection manager with shared vaults for teams.

Windows App logo

Best Remmina alternative for a free option

Windows App

Microsoft's own RDP client on Windows, Mac and mobile.

Royal TS logo

Best Remmina alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Royal TS

Polished connection manager for Windows and Mac with team sharing.

Apache Guacamole logo

Best Remmina alternative for open source

Apache Guacamole

Browser-based gateway to the same protocols for a whole team.

Apache Guacamole logo

Best Remmina alternative for self-hosting

Apache Guacamole

Browser-based gateway to the same protocols for a whole team.

NoMachine logo

Best Remmina alternative for Mac

NoMachine

Its own fast protocol with easy access over the internet.

Remote Desktop Manager logo

Best Remmina alternative for Windows

Remote Desktop Manager

Cross-platform connection manager with shared vaults for teams.

Remote Desktop Manager logo

Best Remmina alternative for Linux

Remote Desktop Manager

Cross-platform connection manager with shared vaults for teams.

Remote Desktop Manager logo

Best Remmina alternative for iPhone and Android

Remote Desktop Manager

Cross-platform connection manager with shared vaults for teams.

Windows App logo

Best Remmina alternative for working in the browser

Windows App

Microsoft's own RDP client on Windows, Mac and mobile.

Remmina alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Remmina?

Remote Desktop Manager ranks first right now. Cross-platform connection manager with shared vaults for teams. Royal TS and Windows App follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Remmina?

Yes. Remote Desktop Manager (free plan + paid), Royal TS (free plan + paid), Windows App (free) and Apache Guacamole (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Remmina?

Yes: Apache Guacamole. Apache Guacamole can also be self-hosted.

Which Remmina alternatives work on Linux?

Remote Desktop Manager and NoMachine run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Remmina?

The complaints we hear most: linux only; client only, with no relay or attended-support mode; plugin quality varies between protocols.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Remmina, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.