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NextermMeshCentral
Free

Free to self-host, with source published on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source under Apache 2.0, with no per-seat or per-device cost.

Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web
  • SSH, VNC and RDP in one browser interface
  • Self-hosted with Docker
  • Full web-based remote desktop, terminal and file management with no client to install
  • Self-hosted with no per-seat or per-device licensing
  • You need to run and secure the server yourself
  • Browser-based sessions depend on a network connection to your server
  • You are running a server that is exposed to the internet; securing it is your job
  • Installation and TLS configuration are real work
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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