mRemoteNG review (2026): is it any good?
Free tabbed connection manager for RDP, VNC and SSH on Windows
mRemoteNG report card
Good · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 12, 2026
Best for a tabbed manager for many remote connections on Windows
mRemoteNG is a free, open-source Windows program that puts RDP, VNC, SSH and other connections in tabs. It only manages connections: the computers you reach need their own servers. The Stable release is dated April 2019, while a Nightly build is from September 2026.
Who mRemoteNG is for
- Fits if you juggle many RDP and SSH sessions on one Windows PC
- Works for admins who want a free manager with portable installs
Who mRemoteNG is not for
- Skip it if you use a Mac, Linux or a phone, as it's Windows only
- Not for you if you want a vendor to call, as support is community and GitHub
- Watch out: the Stable release is dated April 12, 2019, and the newer builds are Preview and Nightly
- Too light on its own: the computers you reach need their own RDP, VNC or SSH servers
Why mRemoteNG gets a 2.6
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- AValue for moneyFree under GPL v2 with no paid plans, against a $2.50 cheaper-quarter start for remote access tools.
- AFree plan and trialThe whole program is free, as an MSI installer or a portable ZIP.
- CFeaturesTabbed connections, many protocols, plugin projects and PuTTYNG for SSH and Telnet. It's a connection manager, so the machines you reach still need their own servers.
- CEase of useNo rating on record. You install it and add each connection by hand.
- DPlatforms and integrationsWindows only: the site lists no macOS, Linux or mobile versions.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from mRemoteNG's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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mRemoteNG's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 20 of the 35 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 7.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 29 of 35) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
mRemoteNG has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 36 remote desktop apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. mRemoteNG’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 26 of 35, level with 9
- AFree plan and trialAbove 29 of 35, level with 6
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 35, level with 24
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 35, level with 19
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 35, level with 5
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 29 remote desktop apps. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Keep mRemoteNG, or make your own?
Keep it
mRemoteNG is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
What you could not
- A fast, secure link to another computer through any network.
- A real app for Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. mRemoteNG’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is mRemoteNG?
mRemoteNG is an open-source, tabbed remote connections manager for Windows. It keeps many saved connections in one window and supports protocols including RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet and HTTP/S. It manages connections to other machines rather than providing a remote access service of its own, and it is released under the GNU GPL v2.
Worth knowing
- It is a Windows application; the site lists no macOS, Linux or mobile versions.
- It is a connection manager, so the computers you reach still need their own RDP, VNC, SSH or other servers running.
- The Stable release on the downloads page is dated April 12, 2019, while a Nightly build is dated September 15, 2026.
- It is maintained by volunteers, with support through the community and GitHub rather than a paid plan.
Key features
- Tabbed connections
- View all of your remote connections in one window, each in its own tab.
- Many protocols
- The project's GitHub page lists RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS, rlogin, raw socket connections, PowerShell remoting and AnyDesk.
- Release channels
- The downloads page offers Stable, Preview and Nightly builds, with installer and portable packages.
- PuTTYNG for SSH and Telnet
- SSH and Telnet connections use a PuTTY build adapted and signed for mRemoteNG, which is released separately.
- Plugin projects
- The repository includes plugin contract and plugin projects, such as AWS and SSH transfer.
- Open source
- Source code is on GitHub under GPL-2.0 and the project accepts contributions.
mRemoteNG pricing
As of Nov 12, 2026, mRemoteNG is free to use.
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- Free and open source under the GNU GPL v2, with no paid plans.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| mRemoteNG | $0 | Free open-source download as an MSI installer or portable ZIP. No paid plans. |
Read from mremoteng.org on Nov 12, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with mRemoteNG before you buy.
Works with
- PuTTY
- AnyDesk
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Common questions
Does mRemoteNG have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. mRemoteNG is listed for Windows.
Does mRemoteNG have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. mRemoteNG is listed for Windows.
Is mRemoteNG open source?
Yes. mRemoteNG is open source, according to its own site.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 12, 2026.