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Remota vs RemoteSM
Both stand on remote connection manager software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Remota offers Linux users a local vault, connection organization, and SSH and RDP sessions, including a self-hosted NAT access option. Its stated security limitations and latest-release-only support policy deserve attention before use.
Visit Remota Free plan Windows
RemoteSM brings several connection types, notes, and session organization into one Windows application. Its free personal and commercial use is useful, but the platform and stated system requirements are limited to Windows.
Visit RemoteSMThe facts
| Remota | RemoteSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | niteu.com |
| On remote connection manager software | #19 of 29 | #23 of 29 |
Remota: what it does well
- Free and open source for Linux x86_64.
- Supports SSH and RDP connections.
- Stores secrets in a locally encrypted vault.
- Self-hosted relay enables access to machines behind NAT.
- Imports mRemoteNG confCons.xml and Remota JSON.
What to know first
- VNC and Telnet are not yet available.
- Linux is the only listed desktop platform.
- SSH host keys are accepted without verification.
- Only the latest release is supported.
RemoteSM: what it does well
- Unifies SSH, RDP, and SFTP sessions.
- Broadcasts keyboard input to multiple SSH sessions.
- Ping monitoring shows server status.
- Stores session data in an AES-128 encrypted database.
- Free for personal and commercial use.
What to know first
- Windows only.
- Stated requirements begin with Windows 7.
- SFTP depends on FileZilla or WinSCP.
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