Remmina
Free open-source remote desktop client for Linux
- #8 of 10 in best remote desktop software
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- Linux
Ranked 8 of 10 in best remote desktop software
A free GPL-2.0-or-later remote desktop client for Linux with RDP, VNC, SSH and SPICE in one app. It is a client only, so the computer you connect to needs a server, and it runs on Linux only.
Best for Linux users who connect to Windows and Linux machines
About Remmina
Remmina is a remote desktop and file-sharing client for Linux, described on its site as remote access, screen and file sharing for your desktop. Its GitLab page lists RDP, VNC, SSH and SPICE among its protocols, and the homepage mentions plugins, kiosk mode and multi-monitor support.
The project is free software and copyleft under GPL-2.0 or later. The homepage says it is available in 67 languages and in 50 or more distributions. Remmina is a client only, so the computer you connect to still needs a server, and it suits Linux users who connect to Windows and Linux machines.
Key features
- RDP, VNC, SSH and SPICE
- Plugins
- Kiosk mode
- Multi-monitor
- Packaged for many distributions
Strengths
- GPL-2.0-or-later, with source on GitLab
- Several protocols in one client
Limits
- Linux only, according to its homepage
- A client only, so the other computer needs a server
Where Remmina ranks
How Remmina compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
#6 Parsec | 81.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidWeb |
#7 Apache Guacamole | 79.5 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted |
| #8Remmina | 78.0 | Free and open source | Linux |
#9 TightVNC | 76.0 | Free and open source | WindowsLinuxmacOS |
| #10TigerVNC | 74.0 | Free and open source | LinuxWindowsmacOS |
The full comparison table for best remote desktop software has all 10 products.
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Questions about Remmina
- Is Remmina free?
- Remmina can be used without paying: Free GPL-2.0-or-later client for Linux. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Remmina open source?
- Yes. Remmina publishes its source code under the GPL-2.0-or-later license.
- Which platforms does Remmina support?
- Remmina is available on: Linux.
- What is Remmina best for?
- Linux users who connect to Windows and Linux machines. In our ranking of remote desktop software it is number 8 of 10 with a score of 78.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Remmina?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are TeamViewer, AnyDesk, RustDesk, Zoho Assist.
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