Head-to-head · Remote Connection Manager Software
Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager vs Keeper Connection Manager
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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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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 → |
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… 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
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.
Visit DevolutionsFull verdict → - 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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