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Royal TS alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Royal TS alternative is Jump Desktop (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Royal TS compared with 5 alternatives: mRemoteNG, Remmina, Windows App, Jump Desktop and Apache Guacamole.
Royal TS has a free plan. Paid plans start at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal TSThis tool | Free plan · from €49 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| mRemoteNG | Free | Free | Windows |
| Remmina | Free | Free | Linux |
| Windows App | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Jump Desktop | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Apache Guacamole | Free | Free | Web |
How each one differs from Royal TS
mRemoteNG
Free tabbed connection manager for RDP, VNC and SSH on Windows
- mRemoteNG is free.
- mRemoteNG lists no macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Royal TS has.
- mRemoteNG is open source, according to its own site.
- mRemoteNG does not cover workflow automation, which Royal TS does.
Suits: Administrators who manage many servers over RDP, SSH and VNC
Remmina
Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH
- Remmina is free.
- Remmina also lists a Linux app.
- Remmina lists no Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Royal TS has.
- Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
- Remmina does not cover workflow automation, which Royal TS does.
Suits: Linux desktop users who connect to Windows machines over RDP
Windows App
Microsoft's free client for remote Windows PCs and cloud desktops
- Windows App is free.
- Windows App also lists a web app.
- Windows App also covers file sharing.
- Windows App does not cover workflow automation, which Royal TS does.
Suits: Employees who connect to Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365 Cloud PCs
Jump Desktop
Remote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan
- Jump Desktop starts at $14.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad app); Teams from $7.99 per user / month, yearly.
- Jump Desktop also lists a web app and a Linux app.
- Jump Desktop can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Jump Desktop does not cover workflow automation, which Royal TS does.
Suits: Mac or iPad owners who would rather pay once than subscribe
Apache Guacamole
Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway
- Apache Guacamole is free.
- Apache Guacamole also lists a web app.
- Apache Guacamole lists no Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Royal TS has.
- Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Apache Guacamole does not cover workflow automation, which Royal TS does.
Suits: IT teams that want browser-only access to internal machines
Limits worth knowing in Royal TS
- Prices are shown in euros, excluding VAT; the page says other currencies may vary with conversion rates.
- Each license includes 1 year of software maintenance, except Extended Global, which includes 3 years.
- Windows and macOS are separate products with separate licenses; the bundle covers both.
- Royal Server, the gateway for remote management tasks, is licensed separately and does not come with Royal TS.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Royal TS?
The alternatives to Royal TS in this directory are mRemoteNG, Remmina, Windows App, Jump Desktop and Apache Guacamole. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Royal TS.
Is there a free alternative to Royal TS?
Yes. mRemoteNG, Remmina, Windows App and Apache Guacamole are free to use. Jump Desktop has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Royal TS alternatives work on Linux?
The Royal TS listing does not include a Linux app. Remmina and Jump Desktop list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Royal TS?
mRemoteNG, Remmina and Apache Guacamole are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 9, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.