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Head-to-head · Remote Connection Manager Software

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager vs Keeper Connection Manager

  • 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
Keeper Connection Manager #7 in Remote Connection Manager Software 8.1/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Keeper

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager leads on 1 check, Keeper Connection Manager on 0, and 4 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 planonly Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager
  • Free trialboth
  • 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 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager offers free plan; Keeper Connection Manager doesn't.

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager is the better fit for IT teams needing broad, governed connection management. Keeper Connection Manager is the better fit for enterprise teams needing controlled remote access.

  • Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager fits best

    IT teams needing broad, governed connection management

  • Keeper Connection Manager fits best

    Enterprise teams needing controlled remote access

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Side by side

Feature Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Keeper Connection Manager 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.1
Ranking #1 in Remote Connection Manager Software #7 in Remote Connection Manager Software
Best for IT teams needing broad, governed connection management Enterprise teams needing controlled remote access
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $30/user/mo Pricing on request · 14-day trial
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 200+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 4/4 · Keeper Connection Manager 3/4
Team connection sharing ✓ ✓
Credential vault ✓ ✓
Session recording ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported protocols RDP, SSH, VNC, ARD, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, Telnet, Citrix, VMware, Hyper-V, TeamViewer, VPN and 150+ protocols RDP, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS, VNC, Telnet, Kubernetes, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server
Desktop platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, 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 RDP, SSH, VNC, Telnet, Kubernetes, and database connections
  • Adds RBAC, MFA, session sharing, recording, and credential management
  • Offers Docker deployment across on-premises, cloud, and air-gapped environments
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
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Commercial support is required for the product
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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Keeper Connection Manager is an agentless remote access gateway for IT and DevOps teams. It provides browser-based access to remote desktops, servers, databases, Kubernetes endpoints, and internal web applications without client software…

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  1. Devolutions Remote Desktop ManagerRemote Connection Manager Software 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Keeper Connection ManagerRemote Connection Manager Software 8.1Pricing on request · 14-day trial

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
  • Keeper Connection Manager — where it wins

    • Supports RDP, SSH, VNC, Telnet, Kubernetes, and database connections
    • Adds RBAC, MFA, session sharing, recording, and credential management
    • Offers Docker deployment across on-premises, cloud, and air-gapped environments

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan is available
    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Commercial support is required for the product
  • Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad connection manager for governed IT access across desktop and mobile platforms.

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  • Keeper Connection Manager8.1/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    A controlled remote access gateway for teams managing varied infrastructure and internal applications.

    Visit KeeperFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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