Head-to-head · Remote Connection Manager Software
Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager vs electerm
Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager leads on 0 checks, electerm on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDevolutions Remote Desktop Manager · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager
- Most featuresDevolutions Remote Desktop Manager · 4 of 4
Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager scores higher on our rubric for remote connection manager software: 9.4 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager is the better fit for IT teams needing broad, governed connection management. electerm is the better fit for individuals wanting broad free desktop connectivity.
- Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager fits best
IT teams needing broad, governed connection management
- electerm fits best
Individuals wanting broad free desktop connectivity
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Side by side
| Feature | Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | electerm 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Remote Connection Manager Software | #8 in Remote Connection Manager Software |
| Best for | IT teams needing broad, governed connection management | Individuals wanting broad free desktop connectivity |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $30/user/mo | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 200+ integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 4/4 · electerm 1/4 | ||
| Team connection sharing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Credential vault | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Session recording | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported protocols | RDP, SSH, VNC, ARD, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, Telnet, Citrix, VMware, Hyper-V, TeamViewer, VPN and 150+ protocols | SSH, Telnet, VNC, RDP, SPICE, Serial, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS |
| Desktop platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Stored connections | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager brings remote connections, credentials, and access controls into one application. It is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, network administrators, helpdesk technicians, MSPs, and… Read the review → |
electerm is a free, open-source remote connection client for individuals who need more than a basic SSH terminal. It supports SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, serial, RDP, VNC, and SPICE connections, with access across Windows, macOS, Linux, web,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager — where it wins
- Supports more than 150 remote connection protocols
- Centralized vaults add credential control and team connection sharing
- Audit trails, session recording, and role-based access support governance
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to individual use
- The paid plan starts at $30 per user monthly with annual billing
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple remote access
electerm — where it wins
- Supports SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, RDP, VNC, SPICE, and serial
- Combines terminal access, remote files, tunneling, and file transfer
- Runs across Windows, macOS, Linux, web, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Team-sharing workflows are not central to its individual-focused positioning
- Credential-vault requirements may call for a more team-oriented tool
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple SSH users
- Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad connection manager for governed IT access across desktop and mobile platforms.
Visit DevolutionsFull verdict → - electerm8.0/10 · Free plan
A broad, free connection manager for individuals across desktop and mobile.
Visit electermFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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