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mRemoteNG

Score8.8 out of 10

25 Reviews and Ratings

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What is mRemoteNG?

mRemoteNG is a fork of mRemote, an open source, tabbed, multi-protocol, remote connections manager.

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Key Features

Learn about the best (and worst!) features mRemoteNG has to offer, as determined by TrustRadius' reviewers.
Based on 25 ratings of mRemoteNG's features
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Top Performing Features

  • Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication

    Establish secure remote connection via Smart Card authentication and Smart Card logon.

    Category average: 7.6

  • Remote management of servers & workstations

    Server reboot, start/stop services & processes, clear logs, manage disks, shares, etc. without having to initiate remote control.

    Category average: 8.7

  • Session record

    Ability to record session for training purposes.

    Category average: 7.9

Areas for Improvement

  • Multi-platform remote control

    Ability to remotely connect to multiple operating systems (Windows®, Mac OS® and Linux®).

    Category average: 8.1

  • Annotations

    Ability to markup and highlight end user’s screen to provide visual clues or to highlight areas.

    Category average: 7.7

  • File transfer

    Securely exchange files with remote computer without having to use email or FTP.

    Category average: 8.5

Reviews

What users are saying about mRemoteNG.
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mRemote, when you have many items to manage but little time

Incentivized
Verified User
Manager in Information Technology (1001-5000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use mRemote to access all of my network switches, servers and other devices. It is a one-stop shop to remotely access pretty much anything that has a management interface. This product lends itself really well to being flexible and having multiple tabs open at one time. I find this software keeps everything in one interface, so I don't forget about all of the devices I'm managing.

Pros

  • Windows Remote Desktop
  • Putty Sessions
  • SSH Sessions
  • Mutli-Tab device management

Cons

  • Tabs are difficult to navigate sometimes
  • Mass changes of device properties
  • Importing large number of new devices

Return on Investment

  • Streamlined management of devices so things do not get forgotten about, leading to increased results and productivity
  • Increased speed of installing updates on multiple servers at a time

Usability

Free Remote Desktop Management Tool

Incentivized
Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology (1001-5000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

This is used to maintain a list of RDP connections. Each connection can have custom parameters and you can even save credentials for quicker login the next time. It even has a immediate reconnection incase of disconnect and tries upto 5 times. The tabbed interface allows to easily switch between multiple connections.

Pros

  • Tabbed Interface for Simultaneous Connections
  • Organization of Connections
  • Credential Management

Cons

  • No support for MFA based credentials
  • No integration with Password Managers
  • No mobile or web app

Return on Investment

  • it is a free, open-source tool, Zero Cost
  • Productivity improvements by consolidating connections into a single interface

Usability

mRemote All Day

Incentivized
Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I used mRemoteNG to connect to servers, computers, and switches in my network. It allows for quick access. The systems are listed in a drop down and organized by category. My credentials are saved so that I do not have to enter them every time that I need access to a resource.

Pros

  • Remote Desktop
  • SSH
  • Multitasking

Cons

  • Configurability
  • Ease of Use
  • Syncing

Return on Investment

  • Fewer Servers
  • Fewer Staff
  • More Tasks Completed

Usability

Other Software Used

Splashtop, Camtasia, Webex App

Excellent open source RDP Manager

Incentivized
Raymond Mar
Information Technology Manager in Information Technology at City of San Pablo (201-500 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Use it as an RDP/Telnet/SSH client for internal IT staff. IT staff have to remote into a variety of systems, and mRemoteNG is a nice, clean and organized way for us to get the job done.

Pros

  • Clean UI
  • Multiple Types of sessions supported
  • Free and Open Source

Cons

  • Update to a newer, more modern UI

Return on Investment

  • Enhanced productivity
  • Zero cost of ownership

mRemoteNG - Does exactly what I need it to do.

Incentivized
John RobinsonView profile
Network Administrator in Information Technology at Children's Defense Fund (51-200 employees employees)

Pros

  • Tabbed Views. Each server remote desktop is viewed in its own separate tab, similar to a web browser. This makes it much quicker and easier to switch between them than using separate windows.
  • Storing credentials. You can configure it with log on credentials for each system, saving time on accessing as you don't need to enter a password each time.
  • Multiple connection types. I use the traditional RDP the most, but mRemoteNG allows many different connection types, similar to Putty.

Cons

  • The user interface for configuration is a little basic, and not obvious for a new user to set up connections. It could be a bit clearer how to do that.
  • It does not seem to automatically update itself to new versions - though older ones work fine, you can miss out on some new functions if you don't check for updates manually.

Return on Investment

  • Unquantifiable, really. It has definitely saved me time, and while each day it might not be much, over the course of a year I'm sure it has made an impact to my productivity level overall.

Alternatives Considered

LogMeIn Central and LogMeIn Pro

Other Software Used

LogMeIn Central, vSphere, Arcserve Appliances