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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
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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

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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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Reviews and Ratings

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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

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Centralize the IT department's management of access to company resources in a secure, efficient, and real way, with a tool that adapts to what we have. No problems with the product, since it is a mature and evolved product, in the different locations where we work, we have different licenses and hardware, in a very short time, we work with the Remote Desktop Manager with everything working.
  • Automatice logins
  • Works with different software
  • On small screens like laptops, being able to change the resolution of the remote desktop
  • Improve Spanish translation
  • Dynamic updates
It works well with everything that has to do with managing desktops or remote access. If there is something that is not covered, it allows you to create it with scripts like Powershell. I can't think of anywhere it can't be recommended, for small environments where money can be an issue, there is a free or cheaper option.
  • Accessibility
  • Security
  • organized
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
  • ROI
  • organized
  • security
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Working in a large environment with many different IT groups using different tools, we were constantly struggling with keeping passwords in sync, lack of documentation, and tool sprawl. We needed a solution that allowed multi-user access, a centralized database so everyone had consistent data and role-based access control with logs. We chose Remote Desktop Manager for both its features and its affordability. We liked it because it allowed us to share information quickly and easily. Our information security team liked it because it allowed for MFA login protection, logging, session recording, and password aging reports. It's rare that InfoSec and IT agree on anything, but Remote Desktop Manager is one of those tools that everyone will like when they start to use it.
  • Multi-remote apps (RDP, VNC, Powershell) in one multi-tabbed interface
  • Rich API so we can sync to and from our CMDB and other tools
  • Ever increasing features making the product more valuable
  • The documentation tab. Seriously. It will change your life
  • Without reading the documentation, people will only use about 10% of the app's true capabilities
  • The native ftp/ftps/sftp tool is lame, but the FileZilla integration works great
  • I'd love to see them work more Azure/Graph API into the product
I recommend Remote Desktop Manager to all of the teams in IT in my firm. Some of the less technical ones find it a bit intimidating at first, but I find that after about 4 weeks of using it, I wouldn't be able to take it from them if I tried. Remote Desktop Manager Enterprise is not the cheapest app out there, and if a smaller group does need collaboration, or only needs to be tabbed RDP capabilities, there are other tools that can do it.
  • Centralized interface shared across multiple groups
  • Role-based access control
  • Multi-remote tools (RDP, SSH, VNC, even web)
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
  • It has greatly increased our DR posture by centralizing local admin passwords
  • It has reduced time to deploy systems
  • It has reduced system outage times through use of the documentation tab for knowledge sharing, like recovering from known events
From a multi-user perspective, we felt Remote Desktop Manager outperformed mRemoteNG and RDCMan as both of those tools required we copy/share their datafiles to keep everyone up to date.
50
Various IT groups (customer support applications, enterprise business systems, intranet developers)
5
A very small team supports Remote Desktop Manager. We do not get help tickets, there's been only one time where the product actually caused issues (had to update) to fix. We use Chocolatey to keep Remote Desktop Manager up to date and lifecycle maintenance of the software has always been very easy.
  • Easy remote access of systems
  • Centralized control and documentation
  • Logging of management
  • We use the APIs to sync to our CMDB to extend what information is in Remote Desktop Manager
  • We used Remote Desktop Manager to track local admin passwords on our systems and use PowerShell with Remote Desktop Manager integration to be able to quickly change passwords across all systems and document them in Remote Desktop Manager
  • One vendor supports only one account for opening support tickets and requires MFA. We loaded the MFA QR code into Remote Desktop Manager, allowing multiple users to be able to login to the vendor, reducing the dependency on one user/device
  • PAM (Privileged Auth Management)
We have renewed Remote Desktop Manager for 4 years and the product just keeps getting better and better. Those who use Remote Desktop Manager can't imagine working without it.
Stian Simonsen | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use it as a common platform for all users to store customer passwords and other relevant information from a project/customer. This makes it easier for us to know where everyone is storing their passwords, while we also know for a fact that they are stored in a safe and secure manner.
  • Stores passwords and other information in a safe and secure way
  • Gives you access to everything wherever you are, as long as you have internet access
  • Easily scalable
  • Inherit/access to files down in the folder-system could use an upgrade
The Remote Desktop Manager application and also integration with the DVLS give you access to everything you need, every- and anywhere you are; you just need internet access. The support team is on another level; they always provide good information on how to solve your problem or "send" you to a person that can help you if they don't know it themselves.
  • Safe, easy and secure password management
  • Availability. You can access from your phone, computer, anywhere/everywhere
  • Uptime! I've not experienced any downtime (other than maintenance) in my time using Remote Desktop Manager
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
  • A common place for storage for all users. Instead of employees using multiple different password management systems, they all use Remote Desktop Manager to store them now.
  • We don't have to buy licenses from multiple vendors when everyone uses Remote Desktop Manager.
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