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mRemoteNG

Free#15 of 33 in SSH ClientsRemote Connection Manager Software

mRemoteNG: A free Windows tool for organizing SSH alongside a broad mix of remote protocols. Ranked #15 of 33 in SSH Clients by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows users managing mixed remote protocols.

7.8/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.8 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Windows users managing mixed remote protocols
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Supported platforms
    Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Free and open source with installer and portable packages
    • Tabbed access to SSH, RDP, VNC, Telnet, and other protocols
    • SFTP, SCP, SSH tunneling, and inherited connection properties

  • Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only platform coverage
    • SSH-specific feature depth is lighter than its protocol breadth
    • Stable and preview releases are labeled as older versions

Our verdict on mRemoteNG

mRemoteNG is an open-source Windows desktop application for organizing and opening remote connections in tabs. It is aimed at Windows users who manage a mix of SSH, RDP, VNC, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS, rlogin, raw sockets, PowerShell remoting, AnyDesk, SFTP, and SCP connections. The interface groups sessions in one place, while folders can pass shared connection properties to the connections they contain.

Its main strength is breadth within a Windows workflow. Alongside SSH access, mRemoteNG documents SFTP and SCP file transfer, SSH tunneling, connection tabs, session organization, and external-tool launching with connection variables. That makes it a practical fit for administrators who need several remote protocols rather than a tool focused only on shell sessions. Installer and portable packages also support different distribution preferences, including use without a conventional installation.

There is no paid tier to compare: mRemoteNG is free and open source. The trade-off is focus. Windows is the supported platform, and its wide protocol coverage comes with lighter SSH-specific feature depth than a narrowly focused SSH client. Release choices also require attention because the stable and preview releases are labeled as older versions, while a September 15, 2026 nightly build is listed. Choose mRemoteNG if mixed remote access, tabs, and connection organization matter most; choose an SSH-focused alternative if advanced SSH depth is the priority or if Windows is not your platform.

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mRemoteNG pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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mRemoteNG fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Supported protocolsRDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS, rlogin, raw sockets, PowerShell remoting, AnyDesk, SFTP, SCP
Supported platformsWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022
SFTP supportYes
Port forwardingYes
Session managementTabs
Team session sharingNot verified
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsWindows
SupportLive chat, Email, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websitemremoteng.org
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

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