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USBridge Remote
What USBridge Remote is
USBridge Remote is a free, open-source client for managing remote machines with software and hardware agents. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and web browsers, and includes file transfer and mobile apps. The maker describes hardware-accelerated H.264, H.265 and AV1 streaming up to 120 FPS at 4K, with sub-15 ms input response. Built-in Tailscale supplies encrypted peer-to-peer connections and automatic NAT traversal without port forwarding. Pairing uses a QR code or secure peer invite link. Desktop agents provide native mouse and keyboard input; Linux support includes Wayland capture and clipboard setup. The listed Free / Open Source plan costs nothing, has no session time limits or connection caps, and uses a GPLv3 license. The web client has limitations, and native clients are recommended. KVM hardware adds BIOS OCR, power control, virtual media and Btrfs snapshots.
Who it suits
USBridge Remote suits users needing free remote access across desktop, mobile and browser platforms. It is also relevant to people seeking open-source control with file transfer and optional KVM hardware integration.
What it does well
- Works across six listed platform types
- No session time limits
- No connection caps
- Includes file transfer and mobile apps
- Uses GPLv3 licensing
What to know first
- Web client has stated limitations
- Some hardware features require USBridge KVM
- Native clients are recommended over web
- Advanced Pro Engine features have no listed price
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free / Open Source | No session time limits · No connection caps · GPLv3 license | Free |
| Open-Source | Moonlight / Sunshine · Native Wayland · Tailscale P2P · Basic shared clipboard | Free |
As usbridge.io lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
USBridge Remote offers broad platform coverage, open-source licensing and extensive remote-control capabilities at no listed cost. Users relying on browser access should note the web client’s limitations.
Facts from USBridge Remote's own pages
- Clipboard
- The agent offers one-click clipboard setup for Linux Wayland and XWayland clipboards. · usbridge.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Company
- The maker identifies itself as USBridge Technologies S.L. and lists its address in Lloret de Mar, Girona, Spain. · usbridge.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Desktop control
- The software agent supports native mouse and keyboard input through Windows SendInput, macOS CGEvent, and Linux uinput APIs. · usbridge.io, 12 Oct 2026
- File transfer
- Yes · usbridge.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · usbridge.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Hardware integration
- With USBridge KVM hardware, the client can provide Layer 0 access, BIOS OCR, hardware power control, virtual media mounting, and immutable Btrfs snapshots. · usbridge.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Lloret de Mar, Girona, Spain · usbridge.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Linux
- The agent advertises native Wayland capture and a persistent one-time permission grant for KMS capture. · usbridge.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- Yes · usbridge.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Networking
- Built-in Tailscale provides encrypted peer-to-peer connections and automatic NAT traversal without port forwarding. · usbridge.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Pairing
- Users can pair by scanning a QR code or opening a secure peer invite link. · usbridge.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The maker lists native clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, plus a web client. · usbridge.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Pro features
- The Pro Engine page lists a custom Rust protocol, multi-monitor switching, advanced file sync, and an ultra-fast connection; it does not state a price there. · usbridge.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- USBridge Remote is an open-source client for managing remote machines with software and hardware agents. · usbridge.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says pairing handshakes use AES-256-GCM encryption and API requests are HMAC-SHA256 signed with a plus-or-minus 60-second replay window. · usbridge.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Streaming
- The maker describes hardware-accelerated H.264, H.265, and AV1 streaming, up to 120 FPS at 4K, with sub-15 ms input response. · usbridge.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker offers email correspondence at [email protected] and technical support through its Discord community. · usbridge.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS,web browser · usbridge.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Web client limit
- The download page says the web client has limitations and recommends the native client. · usbridge.io, 12 Oct 2026
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