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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    RDCMan

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/ARDCMan, or Remote Desktop Connection Manager from Microsoft, is a utility for managing multiple remote desktop connections. Once shut down due to a vulnerability in version 2.7, RDCMan is now updated and part of the Sysinternals family of tools. The 2.8 release fixes CVE-2020-0765, the XML parsing vulnerability. As of May, 2025, RDCMan is in version 3.1.

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    RemotePC

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/ARemotePC is a remote access solution that allows consumers, businesses and IT professionals to access and control their PCs & Macs remotely from any device including iOS/Android. Connect to remote computers to work from home or anywhere. RemotePC lets the user access remote computers directly via the web, with no software installation required. Includes plans for consumers, small businesses, and large enterprises. IT Technicians can take advantage of RemotePC HelpDesk to connect…

    $29.50

    per year

    Pricing
    RDCManRemotePC
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Consumer
    $29.50
    per year 1 computer
    SOHO
    $99.50
    per year 10 computers
    HelpDesk
    $99.50
    per year unlimited computers
    Team
    $299.50
    per year 50 computers
    Enterprise
    $599.50
    per year 100 computers
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    RDCManRemotePC
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—RemotePC offers regular first year discounts for all plans.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    RDCManRemotePC
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    No answer on this topic
    IDrive
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    30 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    29 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    30 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    26 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    30 Answers
    Features
    RDCManRemotePC
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) and RemotePC
    Feature
    Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)
    8.1
    3 Ratings
    0% below category average
    RemotePC
    9.8
    30 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Screen sharing6.72 Ratings9.930 Ratings
    File transfer10.03 Ratings9.925 Ratings
    Instant message9.01 Ratings9.917 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session10.03 Ratings9.930 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile10.02 Ratings9.720 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations10.03 Ratings9.821 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management8.01 Ratings9.910 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard8.01 Ratings9.714 Ratings
    Session record7.01 Ratings9.916 Ratings
    Annotations8.01 Ratings9.99 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control8.01 Ratings9.821 Ratings
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    RDCManRemotePC
    Small Businesses
    N-able Take Control
    Score8.6 out of 10
    N-able Take Control
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9 out of 10
    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score8.9 out of 10
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
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    User Ratings
    RDCManRemotePC
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.9
    (31 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.4
    (11 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.3
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    RDCManRemotePC
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    As a IT specialist we have some servers we need acces to. I like to use Remote Desktop Connection Manager because it feel like you are on the computer. Is feel very trusted. Some colleagues use the Azure remote desktop version but I always recommend the windows integrated option. We also have our primary business application running on a server so they use a remote desktop connection too to log on to the server.
    Incentivized
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    IDrive
    While at the office, I needed documents from my home PC. I was able to use the browser at the office to access my home PC, grab the document and download it. You can also browse the web from work via your home PC, if you know what I mean. Framerates are great, so it felt natural the whole time. Also the app works on Android without any issues
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • I can see previews of all the machines working at the same time.
    • Having all password in one place.
    • Organization of devices based on purpose, configuration, etc.
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    IDrive
    • Easy setup, Within minutes of Installation I was up and running
    • Security - OTP 2-Factor authentication, passed security testing.
    • Performance - Though I have not fully pushed the boundary it performs as if I was sitting at my desk at home from an Android tablet in the parking lot of work.
    • Value - We all have taken a gamble when buying a product. This is one of the purchases that I am actually happy with. It is a great value for what you get.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • When trying to connect to a server/machine, and it doesn't connect, there is a "Disconnected" message that is displayed in the thumbnail. There is no information beyond this that explains why the server/machine did/could not connect. It would be helpful to the IT Administrator to know this information, even if Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) kept a log somewhere where this information can be analyzed.
    • There doesn't seem to be an option for connecting to a server that is usually only able to be accessed from a jump server. This will not connect if the server is set up as a server/machine within RDCman. This would be a beneficial feature to have within RDCman. Maybe one of the missing options is to be able to set this in the prospects for the jump server (within the Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) window).
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    IDrive
    • long waiting time to initiate connection compare to competitors
    • total lack of keyboard translation between macOS - Windows. No keyboard configuration options at all. I don't recommend macOS users, and non-english keyboard layout users.
    • Key combination transfer doesn't work or behaves strange
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    IDrive
    I still find value in this tool. If I needed to increase computers supported, I would need to revaluate pricing concerns.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    As alluded to in previous responses it is a very functional tool. It allows me to do my job quickly and efficiently every single day. There are little to no issues using the connection on a day to day basis. It handles everything you need from a remote connection perspective.
    Incentivized
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    IDrive
    At this point I have no issue with RemotePC's overall usability. It continues to meet my needs for what is required for me to run my business. I would like to see continued improvements with RemotePC's allowing me to continue to work remotely. Waking or starting the computer would be a plus.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    Plenty of information and support online, and with many things it's pretty straight forward for the average tech to navigate and work with. But with most things online you're not the only person that's had the issue before, and using a search engine you should be able to figure it out.
    Incentivized
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    IDrive
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    RDCMan outshines TeamViewer in every possible way. It’s fast, more reliable, and easier to use. I have had frequent crashes and issues when using TeamViewer, while none with RDCMan. Screen responsiveness also seems much better with RDCMan versus TeamViewer. I would often experience lag issues when using TeamViewer.
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    IDrive
    Although TeamViewer stands as the top product for remote support, the same goes for its pricing. A small business like ours wouldn't be able to afford software like TeamViewer and we would never be using most of its features. On the other end, Splashtop is an affordable option, but its deployment is a little too complicated. RemotePC was our choice, with an easy deployment process and a pricing program that's easy to understand and within our budget.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • its less time consuming for IT engineers because they have everything on one please
    • less FTE for the tasks
    • Lack of MFA option
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    IDrive
    • Zero friction remote access on demand
    • Very competitive priced
    • Saving 2 hours travel time per session
    • Saving 30 min reporting per session
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    RDCMan Screenshots

    Screenshot of a view of RDCMan 2.22Screenshot of a view of RDCMan 2.22Screenshot of a view of RDCMan 2.81

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