Experimental Avalonia RDP client backed by FreeRDP.
Publisher’s description
What is RDPilot?
RDPilot by RDPilot is open-source Windows software in the remote desktop category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.0, released on October 18, 2026. The version history goes back to June 29, 2026: 11 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ErnieBernie10/RDPilot) has 19 stars. Similar programs include TeamViewer, UltraVNC and TigerVNC.
Project description on GitHub: “Fast, open-source RDP client for Windows and Linux, built with Avalonia and FreeRDP.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: RDPilot is an open-source remote desktop tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is RDPilot 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:
B02F4DEE6F1C2824CB774AD16E99D520FBDC61C1B2884FC65BC6196EE2CE72A4· 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 11 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.0Latest | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.3.4 | September 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.3.2 | September 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.3.1 | August 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.3.0 | August 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.2.1 | August 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.0 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.7.0 | July 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RDPilot.RDPilot -eRDPilot-Setup-1.4.0-win-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- RDPilot
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ErnieBernie10/RDPilot
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.4.0
- Released
- October 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 11
- GitHub stars
- 19
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- RDPilot.RDPilot
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is RDPilot free?
Yes. RDPilot is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is RDPilot 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 RDPilot 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 RDPilot be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does RDPilot 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 RDPilot?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 29, 2026.
Can I use RDPilot without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to RDPilot?
TeamViewer, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, NETworkManager and Terminals. The alternatives page compares them.
