1Remote

What 1Remote is

1Remote is a free, open-source Windows application for organizing and launching remote sessions. It supports RDP, SSH, VNC, Telnet, FTP, SFTP, RemoteApp, NoMachine, and other applications. Its launcher opens with Alt+M by default, letting users search for a saved connection and start it. A connection can hold multiple accounts and addresses, while RDP connections support multi-screen and high-DPI displays.

Custom runners can open sessions through external command-line tools such as WinSCP, FileZilla, KiTTY, TightVNC, and UltraVNC. The App protocol can launch executable programs with configured parameters. Server information can be synchronized through SQLite with file-sync tools or through MySQL databases. Experimental team sharing uses MySQL permissions for read-only or full access, without individualized permissions for each team member.

The maker says account and password data receive basic string encryption and recommends disk encryption such as BitLocker. The app does not lock a database during concurrent edits, so changing the same database on two devices at once may cause data loss. It requires Windows 10 version 17763 or later. Preview, Stable EXE, and Microsoft Store builds are each free; the Store build includes automatic updates.

Who it suits

1Remote suits Windows users who want to keep remote connections across several protocols in one launcher. It may also suit users who need to synchronize connection information or start sessions through external command-line tools.

Limits

The free builds require Windows 10 version 17763 or later. The Microsoft Store build includes automatic updates. Concurrent edits to the same database on two devices may cause data loss.

Getting started

1. Choose the Preview, Stable EXE, or Microsoft Store build
2. Install or open the build on Windows 10 version 17763 or later
3. Add connection details, including accounts and addresses
4. Use Alt+M to search for and start a connection
5. Set up SQLite with file-sync tools or MySQL if you want to synchronize server information

Verdict

Choose 1Remote if you need a free Windows session manager for its supported protocols, launcher, and connection organization. Look elsewhere if you need support for older Windows versions or safe simultaneous editing of the same database across devices.