Best Remote Connection Manager Software in 2026
Updated
In short: BURSU Connection Manager is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Nexterm and Conduit. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Nexterm. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Conduit at $10/mo.
Keeping remote access details together can make it easier to manage connections across the machines and services you use. Compared on stored connections and supported protocols, these tools also differ in credential vaults, session recording, and team connection sharing. Check desktop platforms and mobile apps against the devices you rely on, then weigh free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. BURSU Connection Manager, Nexterm, and Conduit are among the named options to compare. The right fit depends on which protocols and platforms you need, how you handle credentials, and whether connections or session records need to be shared with others.
29 remote connection manager software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
10 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BURSU Connection ManagerWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.8 | |
| 2 | NextermWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.8 | |
| 3 | ConduitWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $10/mo | 6.7 | |
| 4 | Devolutions Remote Desktop ManagerWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 5 | electermWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 6 | MremoteGOWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 7 | Royal TSWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 8 | uniTermWindows · Mac · Linux · Android | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 9 | RustConnWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 10 | MobaXtermWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 11 | WebterminalWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 12 | Remote CommanderWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 13 | Keeper Connection ManagerWeb · Windows · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 14 | TermixWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 15 | TermDeskWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 16 | 1RemoteWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 17 | Apache GuacamoleWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 18 | Ásbrú Connection ManagerWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 19 | Delinea Identity Threat ProtectionWeb · Windows · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 20 | HeimdallWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 21 | RemminaLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 22 | RemotaLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 23 | WinSSHTermWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 24 | AutorunsNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 25 | Connect-rsLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
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Questions about this list
Which remote connection manager software is ranked first on Freedom251?
BURSU Connection Manager is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 6.8. Nexterm is second and Conduit third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Conduit has the lowest first paid tier we found: $10/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.