What Devolutions does

Devolutions is a privately held, bootstrapped enterprise software company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lavaltrie, Quebec, Canada. It builds productivity and security tooling for IT professionals, with a core focus on Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) — a centralized platform that consolidates RDP, SSH, VNC, and other remote connections alongside credential vaults, session management, and access policies. The product portfolio extends into Privileged Access Management (Devolutions PAM), workforce credential management (Devolutions Password Manager, Devolutions Server, Devolutions Hub), VPN-less secure remote access (Devolutions Gateway), IT automation (PowerShell Universal, acquired via Ironman Software), and secure secret sharing (Devolutions Send). Recent additions include UniGetUI (open-source Windows package manager acquired in 2025/2026) and a suite of Rust-based open-source CLI utilities (pinget, multi-pwsh, psign, cirup). The technology stack is anchored in .NET with a planned migration to .NET 10, paired with a Rust-based protocol modernization roadmap (IronVNC, IronRDP, Devolutions Agent) and the Avalonia UI framework for cross-platform delivery. Devolutions launched a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server at Microsoft Ignite in November 2025 to enable credential-aware AI-driven automation.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market: a product-led growth motion anchored by permanently free RDM and PowerShell Universal Developer editions, an enterprise field sales motion for large organizations, a global reseller network exceeding 1,000 partners across five continents, and a self-service online store. Customer segments include IT operations teams, security-conscious organizations needing privileged access controls and compliance, workforce password management buyers, organizations with external contractors, and DevOps/IT automation teams. The company reports being trusted by 1M+ IT professionals across 140+ countries, supported by 150+ integrations, a 15,000+ member Devolutions Force community, and an active forum with 11k+ users and 70,000+ posts. Pricing is tiered across solution packages (Remote Connection Management, PAM, Workforce Password, Remote Access, Starter Pack for teams of 5 at 50% off) with annual subscriptions and quote-based enterprise contracts. Devolutions is SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified and has been recognized in 2025 as an Info-Tech Champion and GetApp Best Functionality award winner. Strategic direction is shaped by an offensive M&A stance (Ironman Software acquisition, Obkio strategic investment) and a deepening partnership with Microsoft centered on the MCP server launch.

Name

Devolutions

Legal name

Devolutions

Website

https://devolutions.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Devolutions is a privately held Quebec-based software company that builds Remote Desktop Manager, PAM, password management, and IT automation tools for IT professionals. Its hybrid product-led, reseller, and enterprise sales motion reaches 1M+ users across 140+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Remote Connection & Privileged Access Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

DevSecOps & Supply Chain Security (DevOps toolchain security) (BPAEAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed DevOps / Platform Operations (Run & Operate) (BPAEAKAO), Server, Storage & Virtualization Management Services (BPAEABAI), Application Security & DevSecOps Services (BPAKAHAJ)

Keywords

• Remote connection management
• Privileged access management
• Password management software
• IT automation platform
• Remote desktop management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lavaltrie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Core revenue from software licenses and subscriptions for Remote Desktop Manager, Devolutions Password Manager, PAM, and related products. Tiered packaging from individual to enterprise.
2. Solution Packages: Bundled solution packages including Remote Connection Management, Privileged Access Management, Workforce Password Management, and Remote Access Management, each with tiered pricing.
3. Free Products with Upsell: RDM Free provides free remote desktop management to drive adoption, with premium features and cloud backend available in paid tiers.
4. Reseller Channel Revenue: Revenue through global network of over 1000 resellers worldwide, with tiered reseller partnership levels (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze).
5. PowerShell Universal Developer Edition: Free Developer edition for local development with paid production server licenses for enterprise deployments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Devolutions develops and sells an integrated suite of enterprise IT management software centered on Remote Desktop Manager for centralizing RDP, SSH, and VNC connections. The portfolio includes credential management (Devolutions Password Manager), privileged access management (Devolutions PAM), IT automation (PowerShell Universal), companion tools (Gateway, Launcher, Agent, Send), and the open-source UniGetUI Windows package manager.

Product overview

Devolutions offers an integrated suite of enterprise IT management products centered around Remote Desktop Manager as the core platform. The portfolio includes credential management (Devolutions Password Manager), privileged access management (Devolutions PAM), IT automation (PowerShell Universal), and companion tools (Gateway, Launcher, Agent, Send). The company acquired the open-source UniGetUI package manager and maintains a set of open-source CLI tools (pinget, multi-pwsh, psign, cirup) for IT pipelines. Solution packages bundle products by use case: remote connection management, password management, privileged access management, remote access management, and starter packs for small teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager: The best remote connection manager in the industry - centralizes RDP, SSH, and VNC connections
• Devolutions Password Manager
• Devolutions PAM
• Devolutions Server
• Devolutions Hub
• Devolutions Gateway
• Devolutions Launcher
• Devolutions Agent
• Devolutions Send
• PowerShell Universal
• UniGetUI

Products and services

• Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager Centralized platform for managing RDP, SSH, and VNC connections with credential management, session management, and access policy enforcement. Free version available; commercial editions add password vaults, privileged access controls, and secure gateways.
• Devolutions Password Manager All-in-one credential management application enabling secure access, management, and sharing of passwords and secrets across teams with MFA and SSO support.
• Devolutions PAM Privileged Access Management solution that secures, rotates, and audits every privileged account across infrastructure with credential vaulting, credential injection, and compliance reporting.
• Devolutions PowerShell Universal IT automation platform with integrated scripting, orchestration, reporting, dashboards, and REST APIs for automating routine IT tasks.
• UniGetUI Open-source Windows package manager interface that combines packages from multiple Windows package managers (WinGet, Microsoft Store, and others) into one unified interface for discovering, installing, and updating applications.
• Devolutions Gateway Secure remote access gateway enabling connections without VPN. Provides a centralized entry point for internal or external segmented networks requiring authorized just-in-time (JIT) access.
• Devolutions Launcher Remote connection launching tool that initiates and manages remote desktop sessions and other connection types from a centralized interface.
• Devolutions Agent System service that controls privileged operations on endpoints, serving as a modern successor to RDM Jump with Rust-based architecture for enhanced security and reliability.
• Devolutions Send Secure secret sharing service for quickly and securely sharing passwords, credentials, and sensitive information via time-limited links with optional read receipts.
• Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server Secure automation layer that connects AI assistants with Remote Desktop Manager, enabling secure AI-driven automation of credential management, session handling, and administrative tasks without exposing credentials.

Quantifiable outcome

• RDM Free users can now access fully managed backend with complimentary 1-user license
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ObkiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Devolutions announced a strategic investment in Obkio, a network performance monitoring solution provider, expanding their technology ecosystem and partnership portfolio.
• UniGetUI Open Source CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Devolutions took over the UniGetUI open-source Windows package manager project while committing to maintain its open-source foundation, fostering community-driven development.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 18 November 2025Devolutions launched Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integration for Remote Desktop Manager at Microsoft Ignite. The MCP server provides secure AI-driven automation connecting AI assistants with credential management without exposing secrets.
• Global Reseller NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 1000 authorized resellers worldwide across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Tiered partnership levels include Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Resellers provide local sales, support, and implementation services for Devolutions products.
• Avalonia UI FrameworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Avalonia UI framework to deliver native performance across platforms using a single user interface shared across all Devolutions apps, resulting in more stable, bug-free experience.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• 1Password: Consumer and business password manager with SSO, secrets management, and developer credential workflows. Competitor in the credential management space and a recent integration partner for Devolutions RDM.
• Delinea: Formed from the merger of Thycotic and Centrify, Delinea specializes in cloud-ready privileged access management. Directly competes with Devolutions PAM for mid-market and enterprise security buyers.
• TeamViewer: Remote access and remote support platform with enterprise and SMB editions. Comparable to Devolutions' RDP/SSH/VNC connection management capabilities for IT support and remote work scenarios.
• BeyondTrust: Privately held PAM and remote access vendor offering Privileged Password Management, session recording, and remote support. Closely comparable to Devolutions in combining remote access with privileged credential security.
• CyberArk: Public market leader in Privileged Access Management with deep enterprise footprint. Competes directly with Devolutions PAM in credential vaulting, session monitoring, and least-privilege enforcement for large organizations.
• ManageEngine: Zoho's IT management suite offering password management, PAM, remote access, and endpoint management as integrated products. Closely mirrors Devolutions' portfolio breadth in the SMB-to-mid-market segment.
• LastPass: Password management and SSO provider serving both consumer and business users. Competes with Devolutions Password Manager and is also a recent SSO integration partner for RDM.

Emerging players

• JumpCloud: Cloud directory and PAM-adjacent platform targeting SMB and mid-market with unified identity, device, and access management. Overlaps with Devolutions' credential and access governance offerings for smaller organizations.
• HashiCorp Vault: Secrets management and identity-based access platform popular with DevOps and platform engineering teams. Competes for budget allocation in the secrets and credential vaulting category, particularly in cloud-native environments.
• RealVNC: VNC remote access software used in IT support and industrial embedded scenarios. Overlaps with Devolutions' VNC connection management capabilities and shares the IT professional buyer persona.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments2 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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