The Remmina Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Remmina 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.
Remmina
The Insider’s Guide
Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among remote desktop apps, read from Remmina’s own pages.
Made by Remmina · 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 Remmina’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Remmina’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
Remmina is a remote desktop client for Linux that connects to other machines over RDP, VNC, SSH, SPICE, X2Go and web interfaces through plugins. It is free, open-source and copyleft, funded by donations, and is usually installed from a Linux distribution's own package repository or as a Flatpak or Snap.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Remmina, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You install it from your distribution and add each connection profile yourself.
- 1
Best for a free remote desktop client for Linux
It's a client, so the machine you reach needs its own server.
- 2
It is free
Remmina has no paid plan at all.
- 3
It runs on Linux
Linux.
- 4
Protocol plugins
The home page lists RDP, SSH, SPICE, VNC, X2Go and HTTP/HTTPS plugins, and the features page also covers SFTP, NX and XDMCP.
- 5
RDP options
The RDP plugin settings include Remote Desktop Gateway servers, folder, printer and smartcard sharing, microphone redirection and color depth.
- 6
SSH tunnels and sessions
Connections can use an SSH tunnel, and the SSH plugin offers key-based authentication, proxy commands and optional session logging.
- 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.
- 8
Keep it
Remmina is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Remmina at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- It is free
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Linux
- Made by
- Remmina
- Category
- Remote Desktop
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for a free remote desktop client for Linux
Remmina is a free, open-source remote desktop client for Linux with plugins for RDP, SSH, SPICE, VNC, X2Go and HTTP, plus kiosk mode and multi-monitor. It's a client, so the machine you reach needs its own server. There's no Windows or macOS build.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free and open source with optional donations, against a $2.50 cheaper-quarter start for remote access tools. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The whole program is free, with nothing held back. |
| Features | C | Protocol plugins, RDP options, SSH tunnels, kiosk mode and multi-monitor. It's a client only, so the other end needs its own RDP, VNC or SSH server. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. You install it from your distribution and add each connection profile yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Linux only: the install guide covers Linux distributions and offers no Windows or macOS build. |
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 Remmina is for
- Fits if you use Linux and connect to Windows or Linux machines through RDP or SSH
- Works for people who want kiosk mode and several monitors
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use Windows or a Mac, as there's no build for either
- Not for you if you want a vendor to call, as support is IRC, Matrix and forums
- Too light on its own, since the machine you connect to needs its own server
- Watch out: no mobile app is listed
Good to know
Good for
- Linux desktop users who connect to Windows machines over RDP
- Admins who keep many VNC and SSH profiles in one client
- Anyone who wants free, copyleft software
Worth knowing
- The install guide covers Linux distributions only; no Windows or macOS build is offered.
- It is a client: the machine you connect to needs its own RDP, VNC or SSH server.
- Support comes from the community channels (IRC, Matrix, forums), not a paid vendor.
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
Remmina is free to use.
The whole program is free, with nothing held back.
Free
$0
Free and open-source under a copyleft license; the project accepts donations.
Read from remmina.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: Linux
Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, remote desktop.
Protocol plugins, RDP options, SSH tunnels, kiosk mode and multi-monitor.
- Protocol plugins
- The home page lists RDP, SSH, SPICE, VNC, X2Go and HTTP/HTTPS plugins, and the features page also covers SFTP, NX and XDMCP.
- RDP options
- The RDP plugin settings include Remote Desktop Gateway servers, folder, printer and smartcard sharing, microphone redirection and color depth.
- SSH tunnels and sessions
- Connections can use an SSH tunnel, and the SSH plugin offers key-based authentication, proxy commands and optional session logging.
- Kiosk mode and multi-monitor
- The site mentions kiosk mode and multi-monitor support, plus tabbed connections, a toolbar and view-only mode in the settings.
- Wide distribution support
- The site says Remmina is available in 67 languages and 50+ distributions, with guides for Flatpak, Snap, Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and others.
Where it runs
- Linux
What it works with
- FreeRDP
- SPICE
- X2Go
- Flatpak
- Snap
Remmina is made by Remmina.
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
Remmina'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).
Remmina 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. Remmina’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. Remmina 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
Remmina 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 Linux. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It plugs into other products, FreeRDP, SPICE and X2Go among them.
What this rests on. Remmina’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
mRemoteNG, Royal TS, RustDesk, NoMachine and Apache Guacamole
The 5 tools Remmina is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
mRemoteNG
Free
Free tabbed connection manager for RDP, VNC and SSH on Windows.
- Only Remmina lists a Linux app.
- Only mRemoteNG lists a Windows app.
- 2.8GPA
Royal TS
Free plan · from €49 one-time
Connection manager for RDP, SSH, VNC and web sessions.
- Only Remmina lists a Linux app.
- Only Royal TS lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
- 3.0GPA
RustDesk
Free plan · from $11.88/mo
Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server.
- Only RustDesk lists a web app.
- Only RustDesk lists Windows, macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- RustDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 2.2GPA
NoMachine
Free trial · from $24.50/yr
Self-hosted remote desktop sold as yearly server subscriptions.
- Remmina has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NoMachine lists a web app.
- Only NoMachine lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- 2.0GPA
Apache Guacamole
Free
Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway.
- Only Remmina lists a Linux app.
- Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
- Apache Guacamole is self-hostable, 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 Remmina free?
Yes. Remmina is free to use.
How much does Remmina cost?
Remmina lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Remmina work on?
Remmina is available on Linux.
Does Remmina have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Remmina is listed for Linux.
Does Remmina have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Remmina is listed for Linux.
Is Remmina open source?
Yes. Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
What does Remmina integrate with?
Remmina's listing names FreeRDP, SPICE, X2Go, Flatpak and Snap. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Remmina?
Remmina is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Remmina?
The closest alternatives to Remmina in our directory are mRemoteNG, Royal TS, RustDesk, NoMachine and Apache Guacamole.
How does Remmina compare with other remote desktop apps?
Remmina's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 20 of the 35 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 7.
Is Remmina good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Remmina A for value for money. Remmina has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Remmina?
Remmina 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 Remmina’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 Remmina'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 Remmina. Prices change, so check remmina.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
- Remmina, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/remmina
- 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 Remmina’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. Remmina is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Remmina. Prices and plans change: check remmina.org before you buy.