Alternatives to Remmina

The standard Linux remote desktop client, with plugins for RDP, VNC, SSH, SPICE and X2Go behind one connection list. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

  • Remmina

    The standard Linux remote desktop client, with plugins for RDP, VNC, SSH, SPICE and X2Go behind one connection list.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Remmina.

  • FreeRDP

    A free implementation of Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol, and the engine inside most Linux RDP clients.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line

    FreeRDP is the engine Remmina uses, available for Windows, macOS and Linux, but it is mainly a command line client and library limited to RDP with cryptic options.

  • Royal TS

    Connection manager for RDP, SSH, VNC and web sessions in one window.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOS

    Royal TS is a closed-source connection manager for RDP, SSH, VNC and web sessions on Windows and macOS rather than Linux, with a free tier that caps connections.

  • mRemoteNG

    A tabbed connection manager for Windows that keeps all your RDP, VNC, SSH and HTTP sessions in one organised tree.

    FreeOpen sourceWindows

    mRemoteNG is a GPL-2.0 tabbed connection manager with a folder tree and encrypted credentials, but it is Windows only and its last stable release dates from 2019.

  • XPipe

    Manage server connections through a desktop connection hub.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    XPipe is an Apache-2.0 connection hub for Windows, macOS and Linux that reuses installed tools such as SSH, with some features requiring a paid plan.

  • Windows App

    Microsoft's remote desktop client for connecting to Windows PCs, Remote Desktop Services and cloud desktops.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOSAndroidiOSWeb

    Windows App is Microsoft's free, closed-source client for Windows PCs and cloud desktops on Windows, macOS, mobile and web, but it has no Linux build and only covers Microsoft's ecosystem.

  • KRDC

    KDE's remote desktop client for viewing and controlling other computers over VNC and RDP.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    KRDC is KDE's Linux client for VNC and RDP only, released regularly with KDE Gear and available on Flathub.

  • Connections

    GNOME's remote desktop client for connecting to other computers and virtual machines over VNC and RDP.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    GNOME Connections is a simpler Linux client covering VNC and RDP that integrates with GNOME, with fewer options than Remmina.

  • Remote Desktop Manager

    A connection manager that keeps RDP, VNC, SSH and other remote sessions in one workspace.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    Remote Desktop Manager is a closed-source freemium connection manager with a credential vault, running on Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile, with team features in paid packages.

Also worth comparing

These listings name Remmina as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.

  • 1Remote

    A Windows remote session manager for RDP, VNC, SSH and other protocols in one tabbed app.

    FreeProprietaryWindows

    Remmina moves you to Linux, keeping RDP, VNC and SSH in one saved connection list and adding SPICE and X2Go, but it has no Windows build.

  • Jump Desktop

    A remote desktop client and connection service supporting RDP, VNC and its own Fluid protocol.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSAndroidiOS

    Remmina is a free GPL-2.0 Linux client covering RDP, VNC, SSH, SPICE and X2Go, but offers no Windows, macOS or mobile builds.

  • noVNC

    An open-source VNC client that runs in a web browser using HTML5 WebSockets and Canvas.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    Remmina is a native Linux client covering VNC plus RDP, SSH, SPICE and X2Go, rather than a browser-based viewer.

  • Remote Desktop Connection Manager

    A Sysinternals tool for organising and opening many Windows Remote Desktop connections from one window.

    FreeProprietaryWindows

    Remmina is a free GPL-2.0 Linux client keeping RDP, VNC, SSH and SPICE connections in one list, with no Windows build.

  • virt-viewer

    A console viewer for connecting to the graphical displays of virtual machines over SPICE and VNC.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    Remmina is a GPL-2.0 Linux client handling SPICE and VNC alongside RDP, SSH and X2Go in one saved connection list, beyond virtual machine displays.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.