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Remote Desktop Manager

Overview

What is Remote Desktop Manager?

Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) from Canadian software company Devolutions is a remote administration and credential management tool for securely centralizing multiple remote connections and sensitive data.

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Remote Desktop Manager is highly valued by individual users who have personally paid for the full version. They appreciate the convenience …
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Remote Desktop Manager Review

2 out of 10
March 26, 2022
Between Windows, Unix, VMware, etc., there are numerous server types to connect to from my client PC. I've searched for many years for a …
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Popular Features

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  • Centralized management dashboard (35)
    8.5
    85%
  • Over-the-Internet remote session (38)
    8.4
    84%
  • Multi-platform remote control (35)
    8.3
    83%
  • Remote management of servers & workstations (42)
    8.1
    81%

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Pricing

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Single User

$299.99

On Premise
per year

Enterprise

$9999.99

On Premise
per year

Platinum

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On Premise
Unlimited Users, Multiple Sites, Worldwide

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://store.devolutions.net/Pricing#P…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $299.99 per year
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Product Demos

Remote Desktop Manager Live! (Session 3) - DC Online 2022

YouTube

Announcement: Remote Desktop Manager 14 is Here!

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Features

Remote Administration

Remote administration software is used to control a computer from a remote location.

8.1
Avg 8.3
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Product Details

What is Remote Desktop Manager?

Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) centralizes all remote connections on a single platform that is securely shared between users and across the entire team. With support for hundreds of integrated technologies — including multiple protocols and VPNs — along with built-in enterprise-grade password management tools, global and granular-level access controls, and mobile apps to complement desktop clients for Windows and Mac, RDM is presented as a Swiss Army knife for remote access. RDM is built to enable IT departments to drive security, speed and productivity throughout the organization, while reducing inefficiency, cost and risk.

Remote Desktop Manager Features

Remote Administration Features

  • Supported: Screen sharing
  • Supported: File transfer
  • Supported: Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
  • Supported: Over-the-Internet remote session
  • Supported: Initiate remote control from mobile
  • Supported: Remote management of servers & workstations
  • Supported: Remote Active Directory® management
  • Supported: Centralized management dashboard
  • Supported: Session record
  • Supported: Annotations
  • Supported: Monitoring and Alerts
  • Supported: Multi-platform remote control

Remote Desktop Manager Screenshots

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Remote Desktop Manager Video

Remote Desktop Manager - A Remote Connection Management Tool for IT Pros

Remote Desktop Manager Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Mac
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android
Supported CountriesWorldwide

Frequently Asked Questions

Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) from Canadian software company Devolutions is a remote administration and credential management tool for securely centralizing multiple remote connections and sensitive data.

Remote Desktop Manager starts at $299.99.

Rocket Remote Desktop, mRemoteNG, and Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) are common alternatives for Remote Desktop Manager.

Reviewers rate Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication and Annotations highest, with a score of 9.1.

The most common users of Remote Desktop Manager are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).

Remote Desktop Manager Customer Size Distribution

Consumers15%
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)25%
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees)50%
Enterprises (more than 500 employees)10%
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Comparisons

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Reviews and Ratings

(133)

Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Remote Desktop Manager is highly valued by individual users who have personally paid for the full version. They appreciate the convenience of having all their IT support needs in one application, as it serves as a connection manager for servers, holding RDP, VPN, SSH Tunnel, and EXSI connections. The software greatly streamlines the management and storage of machine names and credentials, especially for those managing a large number of servers. Users find it beneficial to have a common platform like Remote Desktop Manager to securely store customer passwords and ensure consistency within the team. It is also used by organizations to manage remote support for their customers, improving efficiency and automation. Additionally, the software allows for role-based access control, centralized database management, and multi-user access, helping organizations overcome challenges related to password management, lack of documentation, and tool sprawl. Overall, Remote Desktop Manager is considered a vital tool by many, providing functionality and capabilities that extend beyond its name.

Convenient Management Console: Users have found the management console of the product to be convenient, allowing them to access different features from one place. Many reviewers have appreciated this feature for its ease of use and time-saving capabilities.

Strong Security and User Management: Reviewers consider good security to be vital in today's environment, and they appreciate the security and user management aspects of the product. Several users have mentioned that the product stores passwords and other information in a safe and secure way, providing peace of mind.

Easy Overview with Log Feature: The log feature of the product has received positive feedback from users who find it helpful in providing an easy overview of their activity with Remote Desktop Manager. This feature allows them to track their actions and ensure transparency in their remote sessions.

Overwhelming User Interface: Some users have found the user interface overwhelming and have difficulty navigating through the various features. They suggest that the software could benefit from a consolidated dashboard or report for system activity. Customizing the user interface also seems to be difficult for some users.

Lack of On-Screen Guidance: Users have mentioned a lack of on-screen guidance and would appreciate more help features. This can make it challenging for users to effectively leverage the abundance of features available in the software.

Slow Loading Times and Navigation Difficulties: Several users have experienced slow loading times and difficulties searching within the navigation pane. Additionally, there are issues with multi-monitor setups and resolution matching, which further adds to usability challenges for some users.

Users commonly recommend trying the free edition of Remote Desktop Manager. They suggest this because it allows users to explore the features and functionality of the software without any financial commitment. Many users appreciate this option as it allows them to assess whether the software meets their needs before they make a purchasing decision. Trying the free edition also allows users to familiarize themselves with the interface and navigation of Remote Desktop Manager, ensuring a smoother transition if they decide to upgrade to a paid version in the future.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Raymond Jansen | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (8)
75%
7.5
Screen sharing
80%
8.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
90%
9.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
90%
9.0
Centralized management dashboard
90%
9.0
Session record
80%
8.0
Annotations
90%
9.0
Multi-platform remote control
80%
8.0
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (12)
75%
7.5
Screen sharing
N/A
N/A
File transfer
100%
10.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
100%
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
100%
10.0
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (12)
70.83333333333333%
7.1
Screen sharing
N/A
N/A
File transfer
40%
4.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
100%
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
80%
8.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
100%
10.0
Monitoring and Alerts
30%
3.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Stian Simonsen | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (12)
50%
5.0
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
100%
10.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
N/A
N/A
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
N/A
N/A
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
100%
10.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Score 2 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (12)
15.833333333333332%
1.6
Screen sharing
50%
5.0
File transfer
40%
4.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
N/A
N/A
Initiate remote control from mobile
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
20%
2.0
Remote Active Directory® management
30%
3.0
Centralized management dashboard
40%
4.0
Session record
N/A
N/A
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
10%
1.0
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (10)
99%
9.9
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
100%
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
90%
9.0
Annotations
100%
10.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (12)
40.83333333333333%
4.1
Screen sharing
90%
9.0
File transfer
N/A
N/A
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
N/A
N/A
Initiate remote control from mobile
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
N/A
N/A
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
James Farmer | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (12)
33.333333333333336%
3.3
Screen sharing
N/A
N/A
File transfer
100%
10.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
100%
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
N/A
N/A
Initiate remote control from mobile
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
N/A
N/A
Session record
N/A
N/A
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Jwalant Soneji | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (12)
66.66666666666667%
6.7
Screen sharing
N/A
N/A
File transfer
N/A
N/A
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
100%
10.0
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Mick Verbunt | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (12)
20%
2.0
Screen sharing
N/A
N/A
File transfer
80%
8.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
80%
8.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
80%
8.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
N/A
N/A
Session record
N/A
N/A
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
N/A
N/A
Nick Von Ogden | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (10)
68%
6.8
Screen sharing
N/A
N/A
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
100%
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
N/A
N/A
Session record
N/A
N/A
Annotations
90%
9.0
Monitoring and Alerts
90%
9.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (12)
41.66666666666667%
4.2
Screen sharing
N/A
N/A
File transfer
100%
10.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
N/A
N/A
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
N/A
N/A
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (12)
38.333333333333336%
3.8
Screen sharing
50%
5.0
File transfer
50%
5.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
90%
9.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
80%
8.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
70%
7.0
Session record
60%
6.0
Annotations
60%
6.0
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
N/A
N/A
Emeka Obinnwa | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (7)
71.42857142857143%
7.1
Screen sharing
80%
8.0
File transfer
80%
8.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
90%
9.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
30%
3.0
Centralized management dashboard
80%
8.0
Session record
60%
6.0
Monitoring and Alerts
80%
8.0
Ron van Elteren | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (12)
95%
9.5
Screen sharing
90%
9.0
File transfer
90%
9.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
80%
8.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
80%
8.0
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
100%
10.0
Monitoring and Alerts
100%
10.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Chris Reddy | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (12)
83.33333333333334%
8.3
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
100%
10.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
100%
10.0
Monitoring and Alerts
100%
10.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
Remote Administration (12)
95%
9.5
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
File transfer
100%
10.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
100%
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
70%
7.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
100%
10.0
Monitoring and Alerts
70%
7.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (12)
65%
6.5
Screen sharing
N/A
N/A
File transfer
100%
10.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
90%
9.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
90%
9.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
September 07, 2018

Cool Tool

Andrea Denette | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (4)
75%
7.5
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (12)
54.16666666666667%
5.4
Screen sharing
N/A
N/A
File transfer
50%
5.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Session record
100%
10.0
Annotations
100%
10.0
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Francois Fournier | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Remote Administration (9)
55.55555555555556%
5.6
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
100%
10.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
N/A
N/A
Session record
N/A
N/A
Annotations
100%
10.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
Simon David Williams | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Reseller
Remote Administration (8)
93.75%
9.4
Screen sharing
100%
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
100%
10.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
50%
5.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
100%
10.0
Annotations
100%
10.0
Multi-platform remote control
100%
10.0
February 27, 2018

Does a great job

Robin Morris | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (12)
8.333333333333334%
0.8
Screen sharing
N/A
N/A
File transfer
N/A
N/A
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
N/A
N/A
Over-the-Internet remote session
N/A
N/A
Initiate remote control from mobile
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
N/A
N/A
Centralized management dashboard
N/A
N/A
Session record
N/A
N/A
Annotations
N/A
N/A
Monitoring and Alerts
N/A
N/A
Multi-platform remote control
N/A
N/A
Charles Eichelberger | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (6)
65%
6.5
Over-the-Internet remote session
90%
9.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
N/A
N/A
Remote management of servers & workstations
100%
10.0
Centralized management dashboard
60%
6.0
Annotations
70%
7.0
Multi-platform remote control
70%
7.0
January 31, 2018

RDM the LIFESAVER!!

Aleese Gulick | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Remote Administration (12)
71.66666666666667%
7.2
Screen sharing
70%
7.0
File transfer
60%
6.0
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
80%
8.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
70%
7.0
Initiate remote control from mobile
90%
9.0
Remote management of servers & workstations
70%
7.0
Remote Active Directory® management
70%
7.0
Centralized management dashboard
60%
6.0
Session record
70%
7.0
Annotations
70%
7.0
Monitoring and Alerts
80%
8.0
Multi-platform remote control
70%
7.0
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