Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager

Overview

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager brings remote connections, credentials, and sessions into one application, with support for more than 150 protocols. It is best suited to IT professionals managing varied systems, especially teams that need shared access and oversight; solo users can start with the free edition, but team collaboration requires a paid offering.

Its breadth is a strength when remote work spans multiple tools and environments, though it may be more than occasional users need. Individuals can use it commercially for free, while teams must weigh custom-priced sharing and controls against their needs.

Key features

• Broad protocol support: RDP, SSH, VNC, VPN, ARD, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, Telnet, Citrix, VMware, Hyper-V, TeamViewer, and more are covered among 150-plus protocols. That range makes RDM a practical hub for mixed environments; it is less compelling if you only need one basic connection type.
• Session workflow: Quick connect, credential injection, tabbed and multi-monitor sessions, screen sharing, file transfer, and session recording support day-to-day remote work. These tools matter most to people handling several active sessions rather than occasional access.
• Credentials and integrations: A centralized password workspace can connect with KeePass, Bitwarden, 1Password, and Keeper. The Integration Center also includes Active Directory, AWS, Azure Key Vault, TeamViewer, and VMware, reducing the need to manage each related tool in isolation.
• Team controls and visibility: Role-based access controls, account brokering, two-factor authentication, encrypted offline cache, activity logs, audit trails, real-time connection visibility, and custom reports give organizations ways to manage and review access. These capabilities are aimed at shared administration, not the free individual edition.
• Storage choice: Data can remain local, reside in a self-hosted Devolutions Server workspace, or use Devolutions Cloud. Devolutions says its Cloud infrastructure is SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified, a relevant assurance for organizations considering its hosted option.

Pricing

Remote Desktop Manager uses a freemium model. The Free plan is free, includes commercial use, and is intended for individual use without team sharing of connections or credentials. It suits independent IT professionals, but the inability to share means it is not a team plan in disguise.

The Team edition has custom pricing and adds shared connections, shared credentials, access controls, and priority support from in-house specialists. A 14-day trial lets teams evaluate that offering before committing. Paid plans start at $30/user/mo (annual), so organizations should account for per-user cost rather than treating the free edition as a route to team collaboration.

Free users can turn to the forum, documentation, and Academy; priority specialist support is reserved for the Team edition. That distinction may matter for teams that rely on timely help as well as shared access.

Platforms

Desktop apps are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with mobile apps for Android and iOS. This spread suits administrators who move between desktop and mobile devices, though the product’s strongest case remains managing a broad remote-access workload.

Who it's for

RDM is a strong fit for IT professionals and organizations of different sizes that need one workspace for heterogeneous connections, credentials, and session oversight. Small and mid-sized businesses can benefit when several people need shared access and controls; individual professionals can use the free edition if they manage their own connections.

It is a weaker fit for someone who only needs occasional remote access, or for a team that needs sharing but cannot justify custom-priced plans starting at $30/user/mo (annual). Its company, Devolutions, is based in Lavaltrie, Quebec, and was founded in 2004.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Support for more than 150 protocols makes it useful across varied remote environments instead of forcing separate connection managers for each type.
• Pro: Credential integrations, session tools, and centralized storage bring connection work into a single application.
• Pro: Team access controls, auditing, and connection visibility address operational oversight alongside connection setup.
• Con: The free edition cannot share connections or credentials, so teams must move to a paid offering for collaboration.
• Con: The Team edition uses custom pricing, and the stated starting price of $30/user/mo (annual) can be a meaningful commitment for teams with many users.
• Con: The broad feature set is unnecessary overhead for people who only need a simple, occasional remote connection.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, browse Remote Connection Manager Software.

• BURSU Connection Manager is worth considering if you want a free desktop app and can make optional BURSUcloud sync and team sharing work for your needs.
• electerm is a free, open-source client for readers who prefer that model; its free AI service may have usage limits.
• Nexterm is a free, MIT-licensed open-source option for readers seeking that licensing model.
• Conduit may fit readers who want a free tier with unlimited connections, while its MCP server is capped at 50 tool calls per day and cloud backup lasts one day.
• Royal TS offers a free Lite tier capped at 10 connections, 10 credentials, and one document, making it an option for users whose needs stay within those limits.
• MremoteGO is a free, MIT-licensed open-source option for users working on Linux, macOS, or Windows.
• Remote Commander is a free MIT-licensed choice for users who value the ability to use, modify, and redistribute the software, including commercially.
• uniTerm is a free Apache 2.0 option for users on Android, Linux, macOS, or Windows.

Verdict

Choose Remote Desktop Manager if you need broad protocol coverage and want connections, credentials, and session oversight in one place. Its individual free edition is useful for solo IT work, while teams gain meaningful sharing and control features only through a paid plan. If your needs are narrow or team pricing is hard to justify, a simpler free alternative may be the better fit.