Switch from mRemoteNG
Switch from mRemoteNG: file managers, a synced host list and your PCs
mRemoteNG has no file manager in its protocol list, its shared connection storage is an early beta its docs say isn't for production, and its RDP and VNC only reach machines you can already get to on the network.
RemoteAccessApp keeps RDP, VNC and SSH in tabs as well, adds SFTP and FTP file managers with server-to-server copies, keeps your host list in your account on every PC, and reaches your Windows PCs through any router.
- SFTP and FTP file managers
- Host list on every PC
- PCs through any router
Fed up with mRemoteNG? Here's what changes
No file manager
With mRemoteNG: mRemoteNG's protocol list (RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS, rlogin, raw sockets and PowerShell remoting) doesn't include SFTP or FTP file transfer.
With RemoteAccessApp: Two-pane SFTP and FTP file managers with drag and drop, server-to-server copies and uploads to many servers, free.
Sharing connections is in beta
With mRemoteNG: Its documentation says storing connections in SQL Server for several copies to share is an early beta, not meant for production.
With RemoteAccessApp: Your host list follows your account to every PC you sign in on and to the website, free. Teams with roles come with Pro.
PCs behind routers
With mRemoteNG: Its RDP and VNC connections go to machines you can reach on the network.
With RemoteAccessApp: PCs with the free Agent connect out, so you control them from anywhere, no VPN or port forwarding.
More reasons to switch
File managers built in
Two-pane SFTP and FTP file managers with drag and drop, server-to-server copies, and uploads to many servers at once. Switching from Cyberduck covers the same file managers from the file-transfer side.
Your hosts follow you
Your host list syncs to your account and appears on every PC you sign in on and on the website. Passwords stay on your PC, or sync end-to-end encrypted with Pro.
PCs behind routers
Windows PCs with the free Agent connect out, so you reach them from anywhere with no VPN or port forwarding. The same comes up in switching from Royal TS and switching from Remote Desktop Manager.
SSH in a browser
Open saved SSH hosts in a terminal on the website, from a phone or any computer. Bitvise users get the same browser terminal, as switching from Bitvise shows.
Scripts on many servers
Save scripts, run one on many SSH hosts at once with each host's output and exit code, and add startup scripts that run on connect.
mRemoteNG vs RemoteAccessApp
| Feature | mRemoteNG | RemoteAccessApp |
|---|---|---|
| RDP, VNC and SSH tabs | mRemoteNG Yes | RemoteAccessApp Yes |
| SFTP and FTP file manager | mRemoteNG Not listed | RemoteAccessAppYes: two-pane SFTP and FTP file managers, free |
| Server-to-server file copies | mRemoteNG Not listed | RemoteAccessAppYes: streams between two servers, or uploads to many at once |
| Host list on every PC you sign in on | mRemoteNGShared SQL Server storage, in beta | RemoteAccessAppYour host list follows your account free; synced passwords are Pro |
| Remote desktop to PCs behind routers, no port forwarding | mRemoteNG Not listed | RemoteAccessAppYes: PCs connect out, no port forwarding or VPN |
mRemoteNG facts are from its official website and documentation as of October 2026; products change. RemoteAccessApp facts are for the current version. * Not listed: we didn't find it on mRemoteNG's official site when we checked, which doesn't mean it can't be done.
Switch from mRemoteNG if
- You want SFTP and FTP file managers and server-to-server copies next to your terminals.
- You work from more than one PC and want your host list everywhere.
- You need to reach Windows PCs behind routers.
Switch from mRemoteNG in 2 minutes
What carries over, what doesn't and tips for each kind of tool are in the switching guide.
Step 1: Install RemoteAccessApp and sign in
Download the free installer for Windows 10 or 11 and choose the Console. It installs without administrator rights. Create a free account if you don't have one.
Step 2: Bring your hosts across
On the Connections tab, Import from this PC… finds hosts in your SSH config file, saved .rdp files and Windows' recent Remote Desktop connections, and Import from file… reads a CSV file (there's a template to fill in). Add the rest by hand: address, port, user name and protocol. Your mRemoteNG setup stays as it is.
Step 3: Import your keys
Import your private keys for key sign-in: OpenSSH, PEM and PuTTY .ppk keys are read, passphrase-protected ones included. Passwords are never imported: you're asked for each one the first time, and can save it encrypted on your PC.
Step 4: Check each server's key and connect
The first time you connect, compare the host key fingerprint with the one you expect and trust it. A server whose key changes later is refused with a warning.
Step 5: Sign in on your other PCs
Install RemoteAccessApp on your other PCs and sign in: your host list is already there. With Pro, your saved passwords come along too, end-to-end encrypted.
Questions, answered
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RemoteAccessApp features
- RDP & VNC managerSave RDP, VNC, SSH, SFTP, FTP hosts and web admin panels in one list, and open them in tabs.Learn more
- SSH & SFTP clientTerminal tabs, an SFTP and FTP file manager, key sign-in and one command to every server.Learn more
- Server-to-server transfersCopy files between two servers, or to many at once, streamed with no temporary copy, with resume and verify.Learn more