mRemoteNG is a fork of mRemote: an open source, tabbed, multi-protocol, remote connections manager for Windows. mRemoteNG adds bug fixes and new features to mRemote and allows you to view all of your remote connections in a simple yet powerful tabbed interface.
Publisher’s description
What is mRemoteNG?
mRemoteNG by Next Generation Software is open-source Windows software in the remote desktop category. It ranks 29th 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.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mRemoteNG/mRemoteNG) has 11,167 stars. Similar programs include TeamViewer, UltraVNC and TigerVNC.
Project description on GitHub: “mRemoteNG is the next generation of mRemote, open source, tabbed, multi-protocol, remote connections manager.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: mRemoteNG is an open-source remote desktop tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is mRemoteNG 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:
2C4D1EFB90124F885215F88304C9ECC8BBEECC9CCA285F6D17BAAE43B49F6227· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.76.20.24615Latest | April 12, 2019 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mRemoteNG.mRemoteNG -emsiexec /i mRemoteNG-Installer-1.76.20.24615.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {381B1560-3850-4E80-BD01-781486364F7B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Next Generation Software
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mRemoteNG/mRemoteNG
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.76.20.24615
- Released
- April 12, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- July 17, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 11,167
- GitHub forks
- 1,627
- Website
- mremoteng.org
- winget ID
- mRemoteNG.mRemoteNG
- MSI product code
- {381B1560-3850-4E80-BD01-781486364F7B}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is mRemoteNG free?
Yes. mRemoteNG is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is mRemoteNG 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 mRemoteNG 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 mRemoteNG be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does mRemoteNG run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to mRemoteNG?
TeamViewer, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, Terminals and NETworkManager. The alternatives page compares them.
