ICE RemoteWare review
A broad self-hosted remote desktop option for multi-user browser deployments.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
ICE RemoteWare is a self-hosted remote desktop server for teams accessing Linux, Windows, and macOS workstations. Users can connect through standard HTML5 browsers or native clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Ubuntu. Its feature set suits technical teams and larger managed environments that need multi-user access, multi-display support, audio streaming, clipboard operations, file transfers, and collaboration between connected users.
Pricing is handled through Penguin Solutions rather than published plan tiers, and there is no free plan. Licenses are requested directly, with a limited trial mode or license documented without a stated duration. That model may suit organizations evaluating a self-hosted deployment through a sales process, but it provides less immediate pricing clarity for smaller teams comparing remote desktop tools. The product’s Portal feature can route authenticated users across deployments containing multiple remote desktops, which adds value for broader environments.
ICE RemoteWare’s strongest fit is its combination of browser access, native clients, and infrastructure-oriented controls. Optional USB forwarding supports specialized workflows, while authentication can use Active Directory, LDAP, PAM, and other providers. The supported environment includes Rocky Linux 8/9, Ubuntu 20/22/24, Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2019/2022, and macOS Monterey 12–Sonoma 14. Teams that need mobile access or transparent self-serve pricing should choose another option; teams managing multiple remote desktops through browser and native access should consider ICE RemoteWare.
ICE RemoteWare pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Browser and native access across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Ubuntu
- Multi-display, file transfer, collaboration, audio, and clipboard support
- Portal deployments and authentication through AD, LDAP, PAM, and others
- Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting Penguin Solutions
- There is no free plan
- Mobile devices are not officially supported
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