RemminaLinux
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Quick AssistWindows
Remmina as a Linux alternative to Quick Assist
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Our verdict
Remmina is a solid replacement for Quick Assist for Linux users who need remote desktop support. It covers the core tasks—viewing and controlling another PC over RDP or VNC, encrypted via SSH tunneling, and sharing sessions through a link or code. It works well for small teams or individual support sessions, especially when the remote machine runs Windows or Linux. However, it lacks the one‑click, Windows‑only Quick Assist integration and the native Windows‑to‑Linux link generation, so users must set up connection profiles manually.
- License
- GPL-2.0+
- Price
- Free
- Latest version
- 1.4.43 (February 20, 2026)
- Rating
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What works the same
- Both use RDP for Windows remote control
- Both provide remote screen viewing and mouse/keyboard input
- Both support encrypted connections (RDP encryption or SSH tunneling)
- Both allow session sharing via a link or code
What is different
- Remmina requires manual profile creation; Quick Assist auto‑generates a link
- Quick Assist is Windows‑only client/server; Remmina is cross‑platform client only
- Quick Assist uses a single‑click pairing; Remmina needs credentials or SSH keys
- Quick Assist is free with Windows; Remmina is open source but may need extra packages
- Quick Assist has a built‑in support chat; Remmina does not
Opening your Quick Assist files
Quick Assist does not produce portable files; it only generates a session link or code that is used once. Therefore there is no file format to import into Remmina. Users must manually create a new RDP/VNC profile in Remmina with the target IP, port, and credentials.
Switching from Quick Assist to Remmina, step by step
- 1. Install Remmina via your distro’s package manager or Flathub.
- 2. Open Remmina and click the '+' button to create a new profile.
- 3. Select RDP (or VNC) as the protocol, enter the remote PC’s IP address and credentials.
- 4. Enable SSH tunneling if you want an extra encryption layer.
- 5. Save the profile and double‑click it to start the session. If you need a share link, use the 'Copy URL' button in the profile dialog.
Key features of Remmina
- Supports RDP, VNC, SSH, and X2Go protocols
- Tabbed interface for managing multiple connections
- Connection profiles with saved settings and credentials
- Support for external plugins to extend functionality
- Clipboard sharing and file transfer between local and remote machines
- Fullscreen and multi-monitor support
- Keyboard shortcut mapping across sessions
- Integrated SSH tunneling for secure RDP/VNC
How to install Remmina on Linux
flatpak install flathub org.remmina.Remminasudo apt install remminasudo apt install remminasudo dnf install remminasudo pacman -S remminasudo zypper install remminaFrequently asked questions
Is Remmina free?
Yes, Remmina is released under GPL‑2.0+ and can be installed from the default repositories of most Linux distributions.
Can Remmina connect to a Windows PC that uses Quick Assist?
Yes, Remmina can connect to any Windows machine that has RDP enabled. Quick Assist is just a client; Remmina acts as a standard RDP client.
Does Remmina support file transfer?
Remmina supports file transfer over SSH and, for RDP sessions, the built‑in Windows file sharing mechanism. For VNC you need a plugin or external tool.
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