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SSH client · mRemoteNG project

mRemoteNG

Free, open-source tabbed connection manager for Windows that opens SSH, Telnet, RDP and VNC sessions.

45/100

#12 of 12 SSH clients
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

mRemoteNG suits admins who want a free, open-source tabbed manager for SSH, RDP and VNC with folders, SSH tunnel hops and a portable build1,2,3,6. It is Windows only1. The catch: the stable release is from 2019, SQL sharing is in early beta, and the documentation does not list agent forwarding or X114,5,6,10.

Best for: Admins who want a free tabbed manager for SSH and remote desktop sessions.

Where the points come from

Connections16 of 35
Keys and security6 of 25
Sessions and workflow9 of 18
Other systems0 of 8
Price14 of 14

Connections 16 of 35 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Built-in SFTP file transferYesSSH File Transfer opens from the Tools menu as a built-in panel; the protocol option is SCP or SFTP3.7 / 7
SSH agent forwardingNot publishedNot found on the documentation pages for connections, tunnelling and options6,7.0 / 6
X11 forwardingNot publishedNot found on the documentation pages for connections, tunnelling and options6,7.0 / 5
Port forwardingNot publishedThe tunnel how-to describes one SSH connection acting as a tunnel server on a local port; it does not name local or remote forwarding6.0 / 4
Jump hostsYesDocs say any configured SSH connection can act as a tunnel server for another connection, an SSH hop6.6 / 6
Serial port connectionsNot publishedSerial works only if you set up PuTTY as an external tool; no serial connection type is listed1,8.0 / 4
Other protocolsTelnet, RDP, VNCREADME lists RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, rlogin, raw sockets and HTTP/HTTPS1.3 / 3

Keys and security 6 of 25 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Key generator and key agentNot publishedNot found on the documentation pages or README1,7.0 / 5
Security key or smart card loginNot publishedNot found on the documentation pages or README1,7.0 / 6
Saved logins locked by a master passwordNot publishedNot found on the documentation pages or README1,5,7.0 / 6
Open sourceYesRepository licence is GPL-2.02.6 / 6
SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001Not publishedNot published in the README or documentation1,7.0 / 2

Sessions and workflow 9 of 18 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Saved sessions in foldersYesDocumentation says folders help organise connections and pass settings down to them7.4 / 4
Scripting or automationNot publishedCommand-line switches only load a connection file or reset layout; no scripting language or macro recorder is documented9.0 / 5
Sync saved sessions between devicesNoSharing through MSSQL or MySQL is described as an early beta stage and not for production5.0 / 4
Portable versionYesREADME offers a portable ZIP package of mRemoteNG1.2 / 2
Updated in the last 12 monthsYesPreview build 20261002-v1.78.2 was published on 2026-10-02; the latest stable release is from 20194,10.3 / 3

Other systems 0 of 8 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Other systemsNoneREADME lists Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and Windows Server only1.0 / 8

Price 14 of 14 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free for work useYesFree and open source under GPL-2.0 with no time limit1,2.6 / 6
Cheapest uncapped edition, per year$0Entirely free1,2.8 / 8

The rule behind each line: how we score SSH clients.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
mRemoteNGAny userFree1,2$0GPL-2.0; MSI installer or portable ZIP

Strengths

  • Free under GPL-2.0, with no cap on connections listed1,2.
  • Tabbed sessions for SSH, Telnet, RDP, VNC and more1.
  • Built-in SCP and SFTP file transfer panel3.
  • Portable ZIP and MSI installer, plus a winget package1.
  • Folders with inherited settings7.

Limits

  • The stable release, v1.76.20, was published on 12 April 2019; later builds are previews4,10.
  • Windows only; no macOS or Linux build is listed1.
  • Sharing connections through SQL is described as an early beta5.
  • The documentation pages list no agent forwarding or X11 setting6,7.

Other SSH clients

  1. 1
    TabbyPeople who want a free, open-source terminal with SSH built in
    81/100
    $0cheapest uncapped edition, per year
  2. 2
    TermiusPeople who connect from a PC and a phone and want saved hosts to sync
    80/100
    $0cheapest uncapped edition, per year
  3. 3
    MobaXtermWindows admins who want SSH, SFTP, X11 and remote desktop in one window
    76/100
    $23/yrcheapest uncapped edition, per year
  4. 4
    SecureCRTAdmins who want a paid, scriptable client with a one-time licence
    71/100
    $39.67/yrcheapest uncapped edition, per year

All 12 SSH clients

Sources

  1. mRemoteNG README, mRemoteNG on GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. mRemoteNG repository data, GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. SSH File Transfer, mRemoteNG documentation. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. mRemoteNG releases, GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. SQL Configuration, mRemoteNG documentation. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. SSH Tunneling, mRemoteNG documentation. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. Connections, mRemoteNG documentation. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. Common External Tool Configurations, mRemoteNG documentation. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  9. Command-Line Switches, mRemoteNG documentation. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  10. mRemoteNG latest stable release (v1.76.20), GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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