EasyConnect is a Windows tabbed remote desktop application whose UI was designed to resemble Chrome's. Currently it supports Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Secure Shell (SSH), Telnet, PowerShell, and VNC but has a plugin architecture designed to enable third-party support for other protocols such as Citrix, etc.
Publisher’s description
What is EasyConnect?
EasyConnect by Luke Stratman is open-source Windows software in the remote desktop category. It ranks 18th by popularity among remote desktop in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.1.0.105, released on May 13, 2021. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,553 times. The source code on GitHub (lstratman/EasyConnect) has 295 stars. Similar programs include TeamViewer, TigerVNC and UltraVNC.
Project description on GitHub: “Tabbed remote desktop application with a Chrome-like UI.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: EasyConnect is an open-source remote desktop tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is EasyConnect safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0FE24DF74E2A1C8780B88A50A5AEAE4BC0EA943CA29E4C7DF2DDB4B0B2A21834· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.0.105Latest | May 13, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.0.0.82 | March 30, 2021 | 1.8 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id lstratman.easyconnect -echoco install easyconnect -ymsiexec /i EasyConnect-3.1.0.105.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {BD89B200-0A6F-4BC9-9E85-28B3C2A02E54} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Luke Stratman
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- GPL-3.0 License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/lstratman/EasyConnect
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.1.0.105
- Released
- May 13, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,553
- GitHub stars
- 295
- GitHub forks
- 67
- Website
- lstratman.github.io
- winget ID
- lstratman.easyconnect
- Chocolatey package
- easyconnect
- MSI product code
- {BD89B200-0A6F-4BC9-9E85-28B3C2A02E54}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is EasyConnect free?
Yes. EasyConnect is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 License licence.
Is EasyConnect safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install EasyConnect with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can EasyConnect be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does EasyConnect run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of EasyConnect?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to EasyConnect?
TeamViewer, TigerVNC, UltraVNC, Terminals and NETworkManager. The alternatives page compares them.
