Connect-rs

Spec sheet

Purpose

Connect-rs is a native Linux desktop remote-connection manager for SSH, RDP, VNC, Telnet, and SFTP in one tabbed window.Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app

Support

Both Free and Pro include email support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app

Credential security

The privacy policy says credentials are encrypted at rest and application data is never sent to a Connect-rs server.Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app

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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app

Imports

It can import Royal TS, PuTTY, WinSCP, CSV, and Ansible inventories.Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app

Linux availability

Downloads are listed for Linux x86_64 and ARM64, plus a Debian package for Debian 12+ and Ubuntu 22.04+.Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app

Offline activation

Pro supports offline activation through a request blob signed on a connected machine and then pasted back into the app.Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app

Offline storage

The app says connections, credentials, audit log, and settings stay on the user's machine, with no account, sync, or cloud service.Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app

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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app

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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app

RDP

Native RDP supports RemoteFX, NLA/CredSSP, fullscreen, pop-out windows, and direct mouse and keyboard routing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app

Refunds

Pro purchases are eligible for a 14-day refund.Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app

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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app

SSH

Its SSH terminal supports VT100/ANSI, 24-bit colour, scrollback, and broadcasting across tabs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · connectrs.app

Plans and prices

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