Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager vs RustConn

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager9.4Visit RRustConn9.0Visit

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

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R RustConn #2 in Remote Connection Manager Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit RustConn

• Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager fits best

  IT teams needing broad, governed connection management

• RustConn fits best

  Technical teams wanting a free open-source manager

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Side by side

Feature	Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 9.4/10 Visit ↗	RRustConn 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Remote Connection Manager Software	#2 in Remote Connection Manager Software
Best for	IT teams needing broad, governed connection management	Technical teams wanting a free open-source manager
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	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	200+ integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 4/4 · RustConn 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	SSH, RDP, VNC, SPICE, MOSH, SFTP, Telnet, Serial, Kubernetes, Web, Zero Trust
Desktop platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux, macOS, Windows via WSL2/WSLg
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 a wide range of remote protocols, including SSH, RDP, VNC, and Kubernetes Combines credential vaults, team sharing, imports, recording, and automation Adds SFTP, monitoring, and headless CLI management in one desktop application
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	Windows support runs through WSL2/WSLg rather than a native Windows application Its broad feature set may require more configuration than a single-protocol tool Mobile workflows fall outside its documented desktop-platform focus
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 →	RustConn is an open-source desktop connection manager for technical teams that need to organize and launch many types of remote sessions. It supports Linux, macOS, and Windows through WSL2/WSLg, with connections for SSH, RDP, VNC, SPICE,… 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

• RustConn — where it wins

  • Supports a wide range of remote protocols, including SSH, RDP, VNC, and Kubernetes
  • Combines credential vaults, team sharing, imports, recording, and automation
  • Adds SFTP, monitoring, and headless CLI management in one desktop application

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows support runs through WSL2/WSLg rather than a native Windows application
  • Its broad feature set may require more configuration than a single-protocol tool
  • Mobile workflows fall outside its documented desktop-platform focus

• 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 →
• RRustConn9.0/10 · Free plan

  A broad, free desktop connection manager for technical teams that need protocol and credential flexibility.

  Visit RustConnFull verdict →