The Radmin Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Radmin 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.
Radmin
The Insider’s Guide
Windows remote control software sold as a one-time license per PC
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among remote desktop apps, read from Radmin’s own pages.
Made by Famatech Corp. · 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 Radmin’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Radmin’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
2.4
GPA, above 11 of the 35 other remote desktop apps we grade
Radmin 3 is remote control software from Famatech for IT support, system administration and reaching an office computer from elsewhere. A Server program runs on each computer to be controlled and a free Viewer connects to it. It is sold as a perpetual license per remote computer, with a 30-day free trial and larger packages for 50 and 100 computers.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Radmin, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It's Windows only, with no Mac, Linux or mobile apps.
- 1
Best for paid remote control of Windows PCs with a one-time licence
Radmin is a remote control program for Windows with encrypted connections, low-bandwidth operation, mass deployment and a bundled VPN.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $49 per remote computer, one-time.
- 3
You can try it first
30-day free trial of the full version
- 4
It runs on Windows
Windows.
- 5
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.
- 6
Encrypted connections
Radmin states that all transferred data is protected with 256-bit AES encryption.
- 7
Low-bandwidth operation
The site says Radmin is optimized to stay usable on slow links, including 3G connections.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 11 of 35
That is against the other remote desktop apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Radmin you would be making a fast, secure link to another computer through any network. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Radmin at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $49 per remote computer, one-time
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial of the full version
- Runs on
- Windows
- Made by
- Famatech Corp., since 1999
- Category
- Remote Desktop
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for paid remote control of Windows PCs with a one-time licence
Radmin is a remote control program for Windows with encrypted connections, low-bandwidth operation, mass deployment and a bundled VPN. A licence is $49 one time for each remote computer, and larger packages start at 50. It's Windows only, with no Mac, Linux or mobile apps.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 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. |
| Features | B | Viewer and Server programs, encrypted connections, low-bandwidth use, mass deployment, unattended administration and Radmin VPN. Nothing in the listing is missing for controlling PCs. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. You install the server on every remote PC and set it up. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Windows only: the download page offers Windows installers and lists no Mac, Linux or mobile apps. |
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 Radmin is for
- Fits if you control a few Windows PCs and prefer to pay once
- Works for IT admins deploying to many Windows machines
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Small IT teams that want a one-time fee instead of a subscription
- Administrators of Windows servers and PCs on a network
- Employees who reach an office PC from home
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$49 one-time
To start
Radmin is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per remote computer, one-time.
But each remote PC needs its own licence.
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.
Trying it first
30-day free trial of the full version
Read from radmin.com 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
Windows remote control software sold as a one-time license per PC. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, remote desktop.
Viewer and Server programs, encrypted connections, low-bandwidth use, mass deployment, unattended administration and Radmin VPN.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Windows
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Radmin is made by Famatech Corp., and has been around since 1999.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
11/35
Other remote desktop apps it is graded above
Radmin's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 11 of the 35 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 8.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 26 of 35) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 36 remote desktop apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Radmin’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 26 of 35
- CFree plan and trialAbove 2 of 35
- BFeaturesAbove 25 of 35
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 35
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 35
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
To replace Radmin you would be making a fast, secure link to another computer through any network. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 16 of the 35 other remote desktop apps grade higher. It costs $49, paid once.
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.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Radmin’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
UltraVNC, TightVNC, Remote Utilities, AnyDesk and TeamViewer
The 5 tools Radmin is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
UltraVNC
Free
Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers.
- UltraVNC has a free plan. Radmin does not, though it has a free trial.
- Radmin can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- UltraVNC is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 2.6GPA
TightVNC
Free plan · from $12/yr
Free VNC remote desktop for Windows, with paid Pro encryption.
- TightVNC has a free plan. Radmin does not, though it has a free trial.
- Radmin can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- TightVNC is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.2GPA
Remote Utilities
Free plan
Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option.
- Remote Utilities has a free plan. Radmin does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Remote Utilities lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Radmin can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.4GPA
AnyDesk
Free plan
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business.
- AnyDesk has a free plan. Radmin does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only AnyDesk lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Radmin can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.6GPA
TeamViewer
Free plan · from $619.99/yr
Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only.
- TeamViewer has a free plan. Radmin does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TeamViewer lists a web app.
- Only TeamViewer lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
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 Radmin free?
No, Radmin is a paid product, but you can try it first. 30-day free trial of the full version.
How much does Radmin cost?
Radmin lists 3 plans. Radmin 3 Standard license: $49 per remote computer, one-time.
What platforms does Radmin work on?
Radmin is available on Windows.
Does Radmin have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Radmin is listed for Windows.
Does Radmin have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Radmin is listed for Windows.
Is Radmin open source?
Radmin is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes Radmin?
Radmin is made by Famatech Corp. It dates from 1999.
What are the alternatives to Radmin?
The closest alternatives to Radmin in our directory are UltraVNC, TightVNC, Remote Utilities, AnyDesk and TeamViewer.
How does Radmin compare with other remote desktop apps?
Radmin's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 11 of the 35 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 8.
Could I make my own version of Radmin?
To replace Radmin you would be making a fast, secure link to another computer through any network.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Radmin’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 Radmin'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 Famatech Corp. Prices change, so check radmin.com 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
- Radmin, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/radmin
- 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 Radmin’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. Radmin is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Famatech Corp. Prices and plans change: check radmin.com before you buy.