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Royal TS alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Royal TS: lite edition limited to 10 connections, and fewer enterprise vault and audit features than Devolutions. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Royal TS, 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
2Remmina logoRemminaOpen sourceYesLinux3 of 362.6
3Jump Desktop logoJump DesktopFree plan + paidNomacOS, iOS, Windows +23 of 359.6
4Windows App logoWindows AppFreeNoWindows, macOS, iOS +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 Royal TS

    Deeper credential vaults, audit and enterprise features.

    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 Royal TS 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. Remmina logo

    2. Remmina

    Best for: Linux users who connect to RDP, VNC or SSH machines and want one client for all of them

    Open sourceLinux

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Royal TS

    Free open-source multi-protocol client for Linux.

    Pros

    • One client for RDP, VNC, SPICE, SSH and X2Go
    • Free, copyleft and packaged nearly everywhere
    • Saved profiles and tabbed sessions

    Cons

    • Linux only
    • Client only, with no relay or attended-support mode
    • Plugin quality varies between protocols
    Visit Remmina Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Remmina a good Royal TS alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Protocols
    RDP, SSH, SPICE, VNC, X2Go, HTTP/HTTPS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026remmina.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Distribution
    67 languages, 50+ distributions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026remmina.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Install options
    Flatpak, Snap, distro packages
    Checked Oct 25, 2026remmina.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Jump Desktop logo

    3. Jump Desktop

    Best for: Mac and iPad users who want a premium remote desktop client without a subscription

    Free plan + paidmacOS, iOS, Windows, Android, Web

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Royal TS

    Fast RDP and VNC client with its own high-frame-rate protocol.

    Pros

    • One-time purchase on Mac and iOS
    • Fluid protocol handles video and gaming smoothly
    • Also works as an RDP and VNC client
    • Free on Windows, Android and web

    Cons

    • Team management needs a separate subscription
    • Paid apps are bought separately per platform
    • Less suited to ad-hoc support of strangers
    Visit Jump Desktop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Jump Desktop a good Royal TS alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free clients
    Windows, Android, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jumpdesktop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mac and iOS pricing
    One-time purchase, 14-day Mac trial
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jumpdesktop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Max frame rate
    480 fps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jumpdesktop.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Windows App logo

    4. Windows App

    Best for: People and companies connecting to Windows PCs, Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365

    FreeWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Royal TS

    Free Microsoft RDP client if you only need Windows connections.

    Pros

    • Free client using native RDP for smooth Windows sessions
    • One app for Cloud PCs, virtual desktops and regular PCs
    • Available on desktop, mobile, web and VR headsets

    Cons

    • Only connects to Windows targets
    • Personal Microsoft accounts can't sign in to the cloud features
    • Not designed for ad-hoc support of someone else's machine
    Visit Windows App 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 Windows App a good Royal TS alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Connects to
    Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Dev Box, RDS, PCs
    Checked Oct 25, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android/ChromeOS, web, Meta Quest
    Checked Oct 25, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Replaces
    Microsoft Remote Desktop client
    Checked Oct 25, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Account for sign-in
    Work or school account
    Checked Oct 25, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Royal TS alternative for…

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

Remote Desktop Manager logo

Best Royal TS alternative for most people

Remote Desktop Manager

Deeper credential vaults, audit and enterprise features.

Remmina logo

Best Royal TS alternative for a free option

Remmina

Free open-source multi-protocol client for Linux.

Jump Desktop logo

Best Royal TS alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Jump Desktop

Fast RDP and VNC client with its own high-frame-rate protocol.

Remmina logo

Best Royal TS alternative for open source

Remmina

Free open-source multi-protocol client for Linux.

Windows App logo

Best Royal TS alternative for Mac

Windows App

Free Microsoft RDP client if you only need Windows connections.

Remote Desktop Manager logo

Best Royal TS alternative for Windows

Remote Desktop Manager

Deeper credential vaults, audit and enterprise features.

Remote Desktop Manager logo

Best Royal TS alternative for Linux

Remote Desktop Manager

Deeper credential vaults, audit and enterprise features.

Remote Desktop Manager logo

Best Royal TS alternative for iPhone and Android

Remote Desktop Manager

Deeper credential vaults, audit and enterprise features.

Jump Desktop logo

Best Royal TS alternative for working in the browser

Jump Desktop

Fast RDP and VNC client with its own high-frame-rate protocol.

Royal TS alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Royal TS?

Remote Desktop Manager ranks first right now. Deeper credential vaults, audit and enterprise features. Remmina and Jump Desktop follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Royal TS?

Yes. Remote Desktop Manager (free plan + paid), Remmina (open source), Jump Desktop (free plan + paid) 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 Royal TS?

Yes: Remmina.

Which Royal TS alternatives work on Linux?

Remote Desktop Manager and Remmina run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Royal TS?

The complaints we hear most: lite edition limited to 10 connections; fewer enterprise vault and audit features than Devolutions; no built-in remote access service.

How is this list ranked?

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