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Connect-rs
What it is
Connect-rs is a native Linux desktop manager for SSH, RDP, VNC, Telnet, SFTP, and local connections in one tabbed window. Its SSH terminal supports VT100 and ANSI behavior, 24-bit colour, scrollback, and broadcasting across tabs. Native RDP includes RemoteFX, NLA/CredSSP, fullscreen, pop-out windows, and direct mouse and keyboard routing. A dual-pane SFTP browser handles recursive transfers and synchronization with a diff preview, while SSH supports local, remote, and dynamic SOCKS forwards. Imports are available for Royal TS, PuTTY, WinSCP, CSV, and Ansible inventories. Connections, credentials, audit logs, and settings remain on the user's machine without an account, sync, or cloud service. Credentials are encrypted at rest, and application data is not sent to a Connect-rs server. The free plan keeps features unlocked and allows five saved non-template connections. Pro costs $39 per user per year with unlimited saved connections and offline activation. Linux downloads include x86_64 and ARM64 builds.
For and against
For
- Supports SSH, RDP, VNC, Telnet, and SFTP
- Tabbed window with dual-pane SFTP
- Local storage without cloud service
- Imports several connection formats
- Free plan keeps all features unlocked
Against
- Linux desktop only
- Free tier allows five saved connections
- Pro costs $39 per user per year
- Windows and macOS are roadmap items
The verdict
Connect-rs concentrates common remote-access protocols, file transfers, tunnels, and imports in a Linux desktop application. Local data storage and a capable free tier are useful, while larger connection libraries require the annual Pro plan.
Who it suits
It suits Linux users who manage several remote protocols and want local storage without a cloud account. The free tier fits smaller connection collections; Pro is for unlimited saved connections.
Plans and prices
Free
5 saved connections · Every protocol · Tunnels & port forwarding · Folders, tags, search
Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app
Pro
Unlimited saved connections · Every protocol · Tunnels & port forwarding · Folders, tags, search
Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app
On the record
- Credential security
- The privacy policy says credentials are encrypted at rest and application data is never sent to a Connect-rs server.connectrs.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Free tier limit
- Free allows up to five saved non-template connections; templates, Quick connections, and tabs do not count, and all features remain unlocked.connectrs.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Imports
- It can import Royal TS, PuTTY, WinSCP, CSV, and Ansible inventories.connectrs.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Linux availability
- Downloads are listed for Linux x86_64 and ARM64, plus a Debian package for Debian 12+ and Ubuntu 22.04+.connectrs.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Offline activation
- Pro supports offline activation through a request blob signed on a connected machine and then pasted back into the app.connectrs.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Offline storage
- The app says connections, credentials, audit log, and settings stay on the user's machine, with no account, sync, or cloud service.connectrs.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Other platforms
- The download page says a native Windows 10/11 build is on the roadmap; the homepage says macOS and Windows are also on the roadmap.connectrs.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Pro heartbeat
- Pro installations send an approximately seven-day heartbeat with licence and device details; the policy says it excludes saved connections, keystrokes, and audit events.connectrs.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Connect-rs is a native Linux desktop remote-connection manager for SSH, RDP, VNC, Telnet, and SFTP in one tabbed window.connectrs.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- RDP
- Native RDP supports RemoteFX, NLA/CredSSP, fullscreen, pop-out windows, and direct mouse and keyboard routing.connectrs.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- Pro purchases are eligible for a 14-day refund.connectrs.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- SFTP and tunnels
- The dual-pane SFTP browser supports recursive transfers and sync with diff preview, while SSH sessions can use local, remote, and dynamic SOCKS forwards.connectrs.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- SSH
- Its SSH terminal supports VT100/ANSI, 24-bit colour, scrollback, and broadcasting across tabs.connectrs.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Both Free and Pro include email support.connectrs.app · read 8 Oct 2026
