The mRemoteNG Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about mRemoteNG in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
mRemoteNG
The Insider’s Guide
Free tabbed connection manager for RDP, VNC and SSH on Windows
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among remote desktop apps, read from mRemoteNG’s own pages.
Made by mRemoteNG project · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from mRemoteNG’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on mRemoteNG’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 20 of the 35 other remote desktop apps we grade
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.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about mRemoteNG, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It only manages connections: the computers you reach need their own servers.
- 1
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.
- 2
It is free
mRemoteNG has no paid plan at all. Free and open source under the GNU GPL v2, with no paid plans.
- 3
It runs on Windows
Windows.
- 4
Tabbed connections
View all of your remote connections in one window, each in its own tab.
- 5
Many protocols
The project's GitHub page lists RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS, rlogin, raw socket connections, PowerShell remoting and AnyDesk.
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Release channels
The downloads page offers Stable, Preview and Nightly builds, with installer and portable packages.
- 7
A 2.6 GPA, above 20 of 35
That is against the other remote desktop apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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Keep it
mRemoteNG is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
mRemoteNG at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Windows
- Made by
- mRemoteNG project
- Category
- Remote Desktop
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
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.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free under GPL v2 with no paid plans, against a $2.50 cheaper-quarter start for remote access tools. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The whole program is free, as an MSI installer or a portable ZIP. |
| Features | C | Tabbed 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. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. You install it and add each connection by hand. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Windows only: the site lists no macOS, Linux or mobile versions. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
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 it 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
Good to know
Good for
- Administrators who manage many servers over RDP, SSH and VNC
- Windows users who want a free alternative to paid connection managers
- Teams that prefer open-source tools they can build themselves
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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
mRemoteNG is free to use.
The whole program is free, as an MSI installer or a portable ZIP.
mRemoteNG
$0
Free open-source download as an MSI installer or portable ZIP. No paid plans.
The free plan
Free and open source under the GNU GPL v2, with no paid plans.
Read from mremoteng.org on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Windows
Free tabbed connection manager for RDP, VNC and SSH on Windows. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, remote desktop.
Tabbed connections, many protocols, plugin projects and PuTTYNG for SSH and Telnet.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Windows
What it works with
- PuTTY
- AnyDesk
mRemoteNG is made by mRemoteNG project.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
20/35
Other remote desktop apps it is graded above
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
- AFree plan and trialAbove 29 of 35
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 35
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 35
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 35
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 29 remote desktop apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. mRemoteNG is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
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.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Royal TS, Remmina, Apache Guacamole, Screens and Windows App
The 5 tools mRemoteNG is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Royal TS
Free plan · from €49 one-time
Connection manager for RDP, SSH, VNC and web sessions.
- Only Royal TS lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- mRemoteNG is open source, according to its own site.
- Royal TS also covers workflow automation.
- 2.6GPA
Remmina
Free
Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH.
- Only mRemoteNG lists a Windows app.
- Only Remmina lists a Linux app.
- 2.0GPA
Apache Guacamole
Free
Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway.
- Only mRemoteNG lists a Windows app.
- Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
- Apache Guacamole is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 2.2GPA
Screens
Free trial · from $4.99/mo
Remote desktop client for Apple devices.
- mRemoteNG has a free plan. Screens does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only mRemoteNG lists a Windows app.
- Only Screens lists iOS and macOS apps.
- 2.4GPA
Windows App
Free
Microsoft's free client for remote Windows PCs and cloud desktops.
- Only Windows App lists a web app.
- Only Windows App lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- mRemoteNG is open source, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is mRemoteNG free?
Yes. mRemoteNG is free to use. Free and open source under the GNU GPL v2, with no paid plans.
How much does mRemoteNG cost?
mRemoteNG lists one plan. mRemoteNG: $0. Prices were read from mremoteng.org on Nov 12, 2026.
What platforms does mRemoteNG work on?
mRemoteNG is available on Windows.
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.
What does mRemoteNG integrate with?
mRemoteNG's listing names PuTTY and AnyDesk. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes mRemoteNG?
mRemoteNG is made by mRemoteNG project.
What are the alternatives to mRemoteNG?
The closest alternatives to mRemoteNG in our directory are Royal TS, Remmina, Apache Guacamole, Screens and Windows App.
How does mRemoteNG compare with other remote desktop apps?
mRemoteNG's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 20 of the 35 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 7.
Is mRemoteNG good value for money?
ToolGPA grades mRemoteNG A for value for money. mRemoteNG has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of mRemoteNG?
mRemoteNG is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from mRemoteNG’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. 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.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by mRemoteNG project. Prices change, so check mremoteng.org before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- mRemoteNG, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/mremoteng
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what mRemoteNG’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. mRemoteNG is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by mRemoteNG project. Prices and plans change: check mremoteng.org before you buy.