No. 18 of 29 ·Remote Connection Manager Software

Ásbrú Connection Manager

Windows · Linux

Freedom report

One barScore 5.2

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

Ásbrú Connection Manager is ranked #18 of 29 in remote connection manager software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.

Ásbrú Connection Manager plans and pricing

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Ásbrú Connection Manager Free Free and open-source connection manager · GNU GPL version 3 github.com · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on remote connection manager software

Free plan: Yes
Supported protocols: SSH, RDP, VNC, Telnet
Desktop platforms: Linux, Windows via WSL
Credential vault: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Ásbrú is a user interface for organizing remote terminal sessions and automating repetitive tasks.
Connection management: It provides a GUI to manage and launch connections to remote machines.
Automation: It supports scripting, pre- and post-connection local commands, macros, and conditional remote executions using Expect.
SSH workflows: Its Expect capabilities can chain SSH connections and automate tunnel creation.
Credential integration: The documentation lists KeePass database file (.kdbx) integration.
Proxy and clusters: It supports connections through a proxy server and cluster connections.
Terminal layout: Terminals can be displayed in tabs or windows.
Variables: Local and global variables can be used for password storage and reusing connection strings.
Other features: The project lists Wake On LAN, GNOME/GTK integration, and a tray icon for quick launching managed connections.
License: Ásbrú Connection Manager is licensed under GNU General Public License version 3.
Linux distributions: Installation instructions cover Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, and Windows 10 through WSL.
Windows support: The project says Windows 10 can run Ásbrú through WSL, with Xming needed when WSLg is unavailable.
Release channels: The project describes master as stable, snapshots as testing, and Loki as a development release that is not recommended for production.
Support: The project invites users to submit issues and says issues and pull requests will be triaged and responded to as quickly as possible.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Remote Connection Manager Software in 2026#18 of 29

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Sources

asbru-cm.net· checked 7 Oct 2026
docs.asbru-cm.net· checked 7 Oct 2026
docs.asbru-cm.net/General/Installation/· checked 7 Oct 2026
github.com/asbru-cm/asbru-cm· checked 7 Oct 2026