Radmin vs Radmin VPN (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Radmin VPN grades higher than Radmin: 2.6 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Radmin grades higher on features. Radmin VPN grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on value for money, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Radmin
Windows remote control software sold as a one-time license per PC
Free trial · from $49 one-time
Radmin VPN
Free Windows software that joins remote PCs in a virtual LAN
Free
Which one is for you
Pick Radmin if
- Fits if you control a few Windows PCs and prefer to pay once
- Works for IT admins deploying to many Windows machines
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use a Mac, Linux or a phone, as it's Windows only
- Pricey if you have many computers: Radmin 3 is $49 each, and packages start at 50 for $1,490
- Tight if you have more than 5 viewers at once, as a Radmin Server accepts 5 connections by default and more need a licence from sales
- Watch out: the 150-computer package, volume licences of 200 or more and a Help Desk licence with a 50-licence minimum are quoted by sales
Pick Radmin VPN if
- Fits if friends want to play LAN games over the internet
- Works for a small team that needs its PCs on one private network
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a VPN to change your country, because it has no exit servers
- Not for you if you use a Mac, Linux or a phone, as only Windows is supported
- Watch out: full remote control needs Radmin Server, set up separately
- Watch out: some connections fall back to Relay/TCP, which depends on your provider or firewall
How we grade them
| 2.4GPARadminFair | 2.6GPARadmin VPNGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A$49 one time per remote computer, under a year of the $10.00 middle subscription for remote access tools. But each remote PC needs its own licence. | AFree to download and use, with no ads or paid features according to the vendor. Famatech earns its money from a separate product, Radmin. |
| Free plan and trial | CA 30-day free trial of the full version, with no free plan after it. The pages read don't say whether a card is needed. | AThe whole product is free, with no paid tier to be pushed up to. |
| Features | BViewer and Server programs, encrypted connections, low-bandwidth use, mass deployment, unattended administration and Radmin VPN. Nothing in the listing is missing for controlling PCs. | CIt builds a virtual LAN well enough for the job, but remote control needs Radmin Server, and it does not route traffic through exit servers like a consumer VPN. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record. You install the server on every remote PC and set it up. | CNo store rating on record. You create or join a network and share its details with the other PCs. |
| Platforms and integrations | DWindows only: the download page offers Windows installers and lists no Mac, Linux or mobile apps. | DWindows only: the download page lists Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7, and no Mac, Linux or mobile version. |
| Best for | paid remote control of Windows PCs with a one-time licence | a free virtual LAN for Windows PCs |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Radmin and Radmin VPN. How we grade
Where they differ
- Radmin can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Radmin VPN is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Radmin VPN also covers vPN.
In commonWindowsRemote desktop
At a glance
| Radmin | Radmin VPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free |
| Starts at | $49 per remote computer, one-time | Free |
| Free plan | None | Free to download and use; the vendor says there are no ads or paid features. |
| Free trial | 30-day free trial of the full version | None listed |
| Windows | ||
| Made by | Famatech Corp. | Famatech Corp. |
| Price read from | radmin.com | radmin-vpn.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Radmin
- The download page offers Windows installer packages only; the site does not list Mac, Linux or mobile apps.
- Each remote computer needs its own license, so the Standard license costs $49 per PC and larger packages start at 50 computers.
- A Radmin Server accepts 5 simultaneous connections by default; more need a 5-client access license from sales.
- The 150-computer package and volume licenses of 200 or more are quoted by sales, and the Help Desk license has a 50-license minimum.
Radmin VPN
- The download page lists Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 only, with no Mac, Linux or mobile versions.
- Full remote control needs Radmin Server, installed from the Help menu, and a user set up in it.
- It is a private-network tool for your own computers, not a service that routes traffic through exit servers in other countries.
- Some connections fall back to Relay/TCP, which the help page ties to the internet provider or firewall.
Key features
Radmin
- Viewer and Server programs
- A Server is installed on each remote PC and the Viewer, which the vendor says is free, connects to it. A portable Viewer is also offered.
- Encrypted connections
- Radmin states that all transferred data is protected with 256-bit AES encryption.
- Low-bandwidth operation
- The site says Radmin is optimized to stay usable on slow links, including 3G connections.
- Mass deployment tools
- A free deployment utility installs Radmin with preset settings on many PCs, and a deployment package is available to download.
- Unattended administration
- Maintain unattended computers and servers over a LAN or the internet, update software and switch computers off remotely.
- Radmin VPN
- A separate free product, Radmin VPN, connects to remote computers behind firewalls and is offered on the download page.
Radmin VPN
- Virtual local network
- Create a network with a name and password, then have other computers join it; members appear in the main window and can be pinged from its context menu.
- Works behind firewalls
- Connects computers behind firewalls. The help page notes a Relay/TCP fallback when a direct connection cannot be made.
- Radmin remote control
- Install Radmin Server from the Help menu and choose full control from a remote computer's menu to control it through the VPN.
- LAN gaming over the internet
- The vendor says it does not limit the number of gamers and provides setup instructions for several games.
- Encryption and no-log policy
- The vendor describes 256-bit AES end-to-end encryption and says it does not track, collect or sell private data.
Plans
Radmin
Radmin 3 Standard license$49
per remote computer, one-time
Perpetual license to control one remote PC from an unlimited number of machines. Two PCs need two licenses.
Radmin 3 50-license package$1490
one-time, for up to 50 remote computers
Perpetual licensing for up to 50 remote PCs, controlled from an unlimited number of machines.
Radmin 3 100-license package$2490
one-time, for up to 100 remote computers
Perpetual licensing for up to 100 remote PCs, controlled from an unlimited number of machines.
Radmin VPN
Free$0
The whole product is free. Famatech earns its money from a separate commercial product, Radmin.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Radmin or Radmin VPN?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Radmin starts at $49 per remote computer, one-time, and Radmin VPN is free.
Which has a free plan, Radmin or Radmin VPN?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Radmin VPN has a free plan. Radmin does not, though it has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.