Consolieri desktop is a free, open-source remote desktop manager and multi-tab console workspace for SRE and DevOps. Run remote desktop connections, an RDP client, VNC sessions, SSH, and local shells side by side — then add optional Personal encrypted profile backups when you need recovery on another machine.
What you get
- Unified remote desktop manager for RDP, VNC, SSH, and local terminals
- RDP client and remote desktop connection profiles in one workspace
- Multi-tab layouts so you keep context during incidents
- Free core desktop app (GPL-3.0) — no account required to start
- Optional E2E-encrypted profile backups via Personal, priced like a cup of coffee
- Team by request for B2B needs and custom features; the server does not receive passwords or other secrets in plaintext
How Consolieri fits the remote desktop manager category
Many tools call themselves a remote desktop manager or RDP manager. Consolieri focuses on multi-protocol ops workspaces rather than replacing every enterprise RDM feature.
| Capability | Typical RDM tools | Consolieri |
|---|---|---|
| RDP / remote desktop connection | Often primary focus | Supported alongside SSH and VNC |
| VNC and terminals | Varies; sometimes add-ons | First-class in the same multi-tab UI |
| Free download / free core | Free tiers or paid RDM products | Desktop free; Personal backups priced like a cup of coffee |
| Team shared host lists | Common in paid RDM suites | Team by request (B2B + custom features) |
Competitor capabilities vary by product and edition. Verify against vendor docs before switching.
Built for ops workflows
- Incident response with dozens of SSH and RDP sessions open
- Managing mixed Linux and Windows estates without juggling separate clients
- Keeping connection profiles organized when you reimage a laptop
- Graduating from a single-protocol RDP client to a full console manager
FAQ
Is Consolieri a free remote desktop manager?
Yes. Consolieri desktop is free and open source (GPL-3.0) for local multi-tab SSH, shell, RDP, and VNC. Personal encrypted profile backups are optional and priced like a cup of coffee; Team is available by request for B2B and custom features.
Can I use it as an RDP client and VNC client?
Yes. RDP and VNC sit next to SSH and local terminals in one workspace so you do not switch apps mid-incident.
Where do I download Consolieri?
Get the official desktop builds from the Consolieri desktop GitHub repository. We do not redistribute third-party remote desktop managers.
How is this different from Microsoft Remote Desktop alone?
Microsoft Remote Desktop focuses on RDP. Consolieri is a multi-protocol console manager: remote desktop plus SSH, shells, and VNC with optional cloud-backed profile backups.
Consolieri desktop: https://github.com/atai/consolieri-desktop
Documentation: https://atai.github.io/consolieri-desktop/
Releases: https://github.com/atai/consolieri-desktop/releases
Personal: https://consolieri.app