What is Ulterius?
Ulterius is an open-source, self-hosted remote desktop and remote administration software. It allows users to access desktop environments over the internet through a web browser. Ulterius has support for major desktop platforms like Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Some of the key features of Ulterius include:
- Secure encrypted connections using TLS and SRP authentication
- Audio/video streaming for real-time communication
- File transfer between local and remote computers
- Shared whiteboarding for collaboration
- Remote command shell and script execution
- Cross-platform support for Windows, Mac, and Linux
As an open-source product, Ulterius is customizable and integrates with directory services like LDAP and Active Directory. It can be self-hosted on a server or VM which gives full control over data and connectivity. The web-based access allows remote desktop functionality without any client-side installations.
Ulterius aims to provide a free alternative to commercial products like TeamViewer and AnyDesk for remote admin and support. Its wide range of features combined with open-source transparency makes it appealing for both personal and enterprise use cases.
RealVNC Connect, TeamViewer, Webmin, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, NoMachine, Remotely, MSP360 Remote Desktop, Aspia, DeskRoll, Goverlan Reach Enterprise IT Support are some alternatives to Ulterius.