mRemoteNG

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Country: Canada (CA)
Founded: 2007
Developer: mRemoteNG Community (Open Source Project)
Pricing: Free (open-source)
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Windows

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Overview

mRemoteNG (Multi-Remote Next Generation) is an open-source, tabbed remote connections manager for Windows that enables system administrators and IT professionals to manage multiple remote connections through a single interface. It supports multiple protocols including RDP, VNC, SSH, HTTP/S, and others, allowing users to connect to diverse systems and devices. The application stores connection details such as IP addresses, domain names, and credentials, providing an intuitive GUI for organizing and accessing remote sessions.

Key Features

Multi-Protocol Support - Supports RDP, VNC, SSH, HTTP/S and additional protocols for connecting to various remote systems.
Tabbed Interface - Organize multiple remote connections in a simple yet powerful tabbed interface for easy switching between sessions.
Connection Organization - Organize connections in folders with configurable inheritance settings at the folder and connection levels.
Multi-Monitor Support - Configure specific display settings for each RDP session and span connections across multiple screens.
Shared Connection Databases - Export and import connection settings to distribute standardized connection profiles across teams and users.
Keyboard Mapping and Macros - Create customizable keyboard shortcuts and automate repetitive tasks across different connection types.
Credential Management - Securely store and manage connection credentials including usernames, passwords, and domain information.
Session Management - Open, close, and manage multiple remote sessions with options to keep sessions active or log off completely.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Full access to all features, open-source code, community support

Platforms & Requirements

mRemoteNG runs exclusively on Windows operating systems. It requires .NET Framework and is compatible with Windows 7 and later versions. The application does not have native support for macOS or Linux, though it may run on these platforms through compatibility layers like Wine.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Connection profile export/import functionality
Backup and restore of connection configurations
Support for importing connections from mRemote
Credential storage integration with Windows security
Multi-user environment support for shared profiles
Terminal Server and Citrix Xenapp compatibility

Alternatives

App	Difference
Royal TS	Commercial alternative with cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android) and additional features like credential management and team collaboration.
Termius	Cloud-based SSH client with cross-platform support and team sharing capabilities, focused on SSH and terminal access.
PuTTY	Lightweight, open-source SSH client for Windows with simpler interface but limited multi-protocol support compared to mRemoteNG.
Remmina	Open-source remote desktop client with Linux support, offering similar multi-protocol capabilities but designed for Linux environments.

Reputation

mRemoteNG is widely regarded as a reliable and popular tool among Windows system administrators for managing multiple remote connections. The application is praised for its intuitive interface, multi-protocol support, and active open-source community that continues to add features and bug fixes. Some users note that it is Windows-only, which limits its utility for cross-platform teams. The tool has maintained steady development and community support since its inception as a fork of mRemote, making it a trusted choice for IT departments managing diverse infrastructure.

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