Remote Desktop Manager alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Remote Desktop Manager: dense interface with a learning curve, and team sharing usually needs extra Devolutions server products. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Remote Desktop Manager, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Royal TS currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Remote Desktop Manager alternative for most people
Royal TSLighter connection manager with a free Lite edition and a one-time licence.
Best Remote Desktop Manager alternative for a free option
RemminaFree open-source multi-protocol client for Linux users.
Best Remote Desktop Manager alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Jump DesktopPolished RDP and VNC client for Mac and iOS users.
Best Remote Desktop Manager alternative for open source
Apache GuacamoleSelf-hosted browser gateway that centralises access without a desktop app.
Best Remote Desktop Manager alternative for self-hosting
Apache GuacamoleSelf-hosted browser gateway that centralises access without a desktop app.
Best Remote Desktop Manager alternative for Mac
Windows AppMicrosoft's free client if you mostly connect to Windows over RDP.
Best Remote Desktop Manager alternative for Windows
Royal TSLighter connection manager with a free Lite edition and a one-time licence.
Best Remote Desktop Manager alternative for Linux
RemminaFree open-source multi-protocol client for Linux users.
Best Remote Desktop Manager alternative for iPhone and Android
Royal TSLighter connection manager with a free Lite edition and a one-time licence.
Best Remote Desktop Manager alternative for working in the browser
Apache GuacamoleSelf-hosted browser gateway that centralises access without a desktop app.
Remote Desktop Manager alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Remote Desktop Manager?
Royal TS ranks first right now. Lighter connection manager with a free Lite edition and a one-time licence. Remmina and Apache Guacamole follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Remote Desktop Manager?
Yes. Royal TS (free plan + paid), Remmina (open source), Apache Guacamole (open source) and Windows App (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Remote Desktop Manager?
Yes: Remmina and Apache Guacamole. Apache Guacamole can also be self-hosted.
Which Remote Desktop Manager alternatives work on Linux?
Remmina runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Remote Desktop Manager?
The complaints we hear most: dense interface with a learning curve; team sharing usually needs extra Devolutions server products; doesn't solve connectivity through firewalls by itself.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Remote Desktop Manager, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.