Connections29 of 35
Keys and security6 of 25
Sessions and workflow16 of 18
Other systems6 of 8
Price12 of 14
SSH client · Royal Apps GmbH
Royal TS
Windows connection manager for SSH, Telnet, serial, RDP and VNC, with a capped free Lite edition and a one-time paid licence.
Royal Apps said on 6 October 2026 it will offer an annual subscription next to perpetual licences, with final prices still to come7.
In short
- The free Lite edition is limited to 10 connections, 10 credentials and 1 document1.
- The Individual User licence costs €49 with no subscription and no annual fees1,4.
- One window opens SSH, Telnet, serial, RDP and VNC sessions, with SFTP file transfer2,3.
- The SSH terminal offers X11 forwarding, tunnels and secure gateways; its Rebex terminal says agent forwarding is not yet supported2.
- Royal TSX for macOS and Lite apps for iOS and Android are also available5.
Royal TS suits admins who keep many SSH, RDP and VNC connections in one encrypted document and want PowerShell scripting2,3. The Individual User licence is a €49 one-time payment, about €16 a year on our three-year rule1,4. The catch: the free edition stops at 10 connections, agent forwarding is not supported in the Rebex terminal, and pricing is set to change when the subscription arrives1,2,7.
Best for: Admins who manage many servers over SSH, RDP and VNC from one document.
Where the points come from
Connections 29 of 35 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in SFTP file transfer | YesThe feature list includes support for SFTP, FTP and SCP file transfer2. | 7 / 7 |
| SSH agent forwarding | Not publishedThe Rebex terminal and file transfer list agent support with 'agent forwarding is not yet supported'; the PuTTY terminal does not mention it2. | 0 / 6 |
| X11 forwarding | YesThe PuTTY-based terminal lists X11 forwarding support2. | 5 / 5 |
| Port forwarding | YesThe Secure Gateway lists a standards-based SSH tunnel (port forwarding); local and remote are not split out2. | 4 / 4 |
| Jump hosts | YesThe Secure Gateway lists connecting through multiple gateways for nested tunneling, using a standards-based SSH tunnel2,3. | 6 / 6 |
| Serial port connections | YesThe terminal plugins list SSH, Telnet and RS232 serial connections2. | 4 / 4 |
| Other protocols | Telnet, RDP, VNCFeature pages list Telnet, RDP based on Microsoft RDP and FreeRDP, and VNC based on TightVNC and UltraVNC2,3. | 3 / 3 |
Keys and security 6 of 25 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Key generator and key agent | Not publishedOnly agent support for OpenSSH and Pageant and embedded key files are listed2. | 0 / 5 |
| Security key or smart card login | Not publishedNot published on the features pages; smart cards appear only for RDP redirection2,3. | 0 / 6 |
| Saved logins locked by a master password | YesSensitive data in a document is encrypted and can be password protected3. | 6 / 6 |
| Open source | Not publishedNot published on the features or download pages2,5. | 0 / 6 |
| SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 | Not publishedNot published on the features pages2,3. | 0 / 2 |
Sessions and workflow 16 of 18 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Saved sessions in folders | YesConnections sit in documents and folders with sub-folder support2. | 4 / 4 |
| Scripting or automation | YesA shipped PowerShell module creates or edits documents; command-line support is listed2. | 5 / 5 |
| Sync saved sessions between devices | YesDocuments can be shared through a file share or a cloud service such as Dropbox; no SQL back end needed2,3. | 4 / 4 |
| Portable version | Not publishedNot published on the download page, which lists MSI installers only5. | 0 / 2 |
| Updated in the last 12 months | YesRoyal TS 7.04.50922 is dated 2026-09-22 in the vendor version list8. | 3 / 3 |
Other systems 6 of 8 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Other systems | macOS, iOS, AndroidDownload page lists Royal TSX for macOS plus Royal TSi and TSD Lite apps for iOS and Android; no Linux app5. | 6 / 8 |
Price 12 of 14 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Free for work use | YesLite is free with no time limit but capped at 10 connections; the licence sets caps and bars no work use1,6. | 6 / 6 |
| Cheapest uncapped edition, per year | $18.27/yrIndividual User is €49 with no subscription or annual fees, and Royal Apps calls its licence perpetual, so we count €49 divided by 31,4,7. Converted at €1 = $1.11869. | 6 / 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.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite1 person | Free1,6 | $0 | Up to 10 connections, 10 credentials and 1 document |
| Individual User1 person, multiple devices | €49 one-time, excluding VAT1,4,7 | – | No subscription or annual fees; includes 1 year of maintenance |
Prices are shown in euros before VAT4. Royal Apps announced on 6 October 2026 an annual subscription next to perpetual licences, with final prices still to be published7.
Strengths
- SSH, Telnet, serial, RDP and VNC connections in one app2,3.
- Documents can be password protected and shared through a file share or cloud folder2,3.
- PowerShell module and command-line support for automation2.
- Folders with sub-folders and inherited credentials2,3.
- Apps for macOS, iOS and Android as well as Windows5.
Limits
Other SSH clients
- 1
TabbyPeople who want a free, open-source terminal with SSH built in81/100$0cheapest uncapped edition, per year - 2
TermiusPeople who connect from a PC and a phone and want saved hosts to sync80/100$0cheapest uncapped edition, per year - 3
MobaXtermWindows admins who want SSH, SFTP, X11 and remote desktop in one window76/100$23/yrcheapest uncapped edition, per year - 4
SecureCRTAdmins who want a paid, scriptable client with a one-time licence71/100$39.67/yrcheapest uncapped edition, per year
Sources
- Royal TS, Royal Apps. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Royal TS for Windows: all features, Royal Apps. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Royal TS for Windows: features, Royal Apps. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Royal Store: Royal TS licences, Royal Apps. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Royal TS for Windows: download, Royal Apps. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- General license terms (EULA), Royal Apps. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- An Update to Our Licensing Model, Royal Apps. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Royal TS V7 previous versions, Royal Apps. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Euro foreign exchange reference rates: US dollar, European Central Bank. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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