1Remote review
A focused free Windows manager for multi-protocol remote sessions.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
1Remote is an open-source Windows desktop application for organizing and launching remote sessions from one interface. It supports RDP, SSH, VNC, Telnet, FTP, SFTP, RemoteApp and customizable external protocol runners. Its searchable launcher, Alt+M shortcut and tabbed interface suit Windows users who manage varied connection types and want a focused desktop manager rather than separate tools for each protocol.
Session organization is one of its strongest areas. Connections can include multiple accounts and addresses, tags, notes, icons, colors and scripts. RDP users also get multi-monitor and HiDPI connection support. Import options cover mRemoteNG, PRemoteM and RDP files, while custom external runners extend the manager to other applications. OneDrive and MySQL are listed integrations, and the project offers portable, executable, preview and Microsoft Store builds, all listed as free.
1Remote also includes database-based team sharing with read-only and full permissions, plus encrypted credentials in the local database. The project describes team sharing as experimental and access control as basic, while its security documentation describes the credential protection as basic string encryption. That makes the product a practical fit for individual Windows administrators and small teams that value protocol coverage, portability and organization. Organizations needing broader platform support, a wider integration ecosystem or stronger collaboration and credential-security controls should consider an alternative.
1Remote pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports RDP, SSH, VNC, Telnet, FTP, SFTP and RemoteApp
- Searchable, tabbed sessions with multi-monitor and HiDPI RDP support
- Imports connections and supports encrypted credentials, scripts and team permissions
- Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform coverage
- Team sharing is experimental with basic access control
- Credential protection uses basic string encryption
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