Our verdict: Remote Desktop Manager Free is one of the most complete connection managers you can use without paying, and Devolutions allows it at work as long as you use it alone. It is large and busy, and sharing connections with a team requires the paid Team edition.
About Remote Desktop Manager Free
Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) from Devolutions centralises remote connections and the credentials they use. It supports RDP, SSH, VNC, Telnet and many more connection types, injects saved credentials into sessions and integrates with VPN clients and password managers such as KeePass and Bitwarden.
The Free edition is for individual users and may be used for business or personal needs. It stores data locally or in Devolutions Cloud. Shared vaults, role-based access control, multifactor authentication for the workspace and audit reports are reserved for the paid Team edition, which has a 14-day trial.
What it does well
- Many connection types. RDP, SSH, VNC, Telnet, web and more from one app.
- Credential vault. Stores passwords and documents encrypted and injects them into sessions.
- Password manager integration. Uses entries from KeePass, Bitwarden, 1Password and others.
- VPN handling. Starts VPN connections before the remote session.
- Imports. Brings in sessions from RDCMan, KeePass, CSV files and Active Directory.
Who it is for
Good fit
IT professionals and power users who manage many servers on their own.
Look elsewhere
Teams that need to share connections, and users who want a small, simple tool.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free even for work when used alone
- Huge range of connection types
- Built-in credential vault
- Clients for desktop and mobile
Cons
- No shared vaults or MFA in the Free edition
- Large download and busy interface
- Closed source
How to install Remote Desktop Manager Free
The button downloads the current 64-bit Windows installer from Devolutions. On first start choose the Free edition and a local data source. The download page also offers MSI, 7z and an extended-maintenance version.
Questions about Remote Desktop Manager Free
Is Remote Desktop Manager free?
Yes. The Free edition costs nothing and has no time limit. It is meant for one user; team features need the paid Team edition.
Can I use RDM Free at work?
Yes. Devolutions allows business use as long as you do not share sessions or credentials with others.
Where does RDM Free store my data?
Locally on your device or in Devolutions Cloud, encrypted in both cases.
