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Head-to-head · Remote Connection Manager Software

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager vs electerm

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager #1 in Remote Connection Manager Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Devolutions
electerm #8 in Remote Connection Manager Software 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • 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
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…

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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,…

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  1. Devolutions Remote Desktop ManagerRemote Connection Manager Software 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. electermRemote Connection Manager Software 8.0Free plan

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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