Remmina

Open-source remote desktop client for Linux that speaks RDP, VNC, SPICE, SSH and more.

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Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Remmina

Remmina is the go-to remote desktop client on many Linux desktops. Rather than running its own service, it connects to existing servers using plugins for RDP, VNC, SPICE, SSH, X2Go and web (HTTP/HTTPS) connections, so one app can reach Windows PCs, Linux servers and virtual machines. You save connection profiles with their settings, organise them into groups, and open several sessions in tabs, with options like multi-monitor, kiosk mode, SSH tunnelling and shared folders. It is free, copyleft software, translated into dozens of languages and packaged by more than 50 Linux distributions, as well as Flatpak and Snap. Remmina is a client only: it doesn't help you set up the far end or traverse firewalls, and it doesn't run on Windows or macOS. For Linux users who regularly connect to many machines, it is the natural first choice.

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

What works

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

Why people leave

Linux only
Client only, with no relay or attended-support mode
Plugin quality varies between protocols

Top Remmina alternatives

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1
Remote Desktop Manager
Cross-platform connection manager with shared vaults for teams.
66.5
2
Royal TS
Polished connection manager for Windows and Mac with team sharing.
62.6
3
Windows App
Microsoft's own RDP client on Windows, Mac and mobile.
59.6
4
NoMachine
Its own fast protocol with easy access over the internet.
57.2
5
Apache Guacamole
Browser-based gateway to the same protocols for a whole team.
55.3

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Remmina: common questions

Is Remmina free?

Yes. Remmina is free, open-source software.

Is Remmina open source?

Yes.

What platforms does Remmina run on?

Remmina is available for Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Remmina?

The highest-ranked Remmina alternatives right now are Remote Desktop Manager, Royal TS and Windows App. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Remmina facts

3 of 3 verified

Protocols: RDP, SSH, SPICE, VNC, X2Go, HTTP/HTTPS; Checked Oct 25, 2026remmina.org(opens source in a new tab); “Learn more Remote Access Protocol Plugins • RDP • SSH • SPICE • VNC • X2Go • HTTP/HTTPS”
Distribution: 67 languages, 50+ distributions; Checked Oct 25, 2026remmina.org(opens source in a new tab); “Available in 67 languages and 50+ distributions.🦔 YouTube video Installation Guides for your Linux distribution.”
Install options: Flatpak, Snap, distro packages; Checked Oct 25, 2026remmina.org(opens source in a new tab); “How to install Remmina On this page Flatpak Snap Ubuntu Debian”