What RDS Tools does

RDS Tools is a privately held software vendor, founded in 2007 and operated under parent company Terminal Service Plus, that builds a three-product suite targeting Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments. Its core offerings are RDS Advanced Security (a 9-in-1 security suite including a pre-built blocklist of 360 million malicious IPs, ransomware and brute force defense, geo-restriction, and automatic backup), RDS Remote Support (a TeamViewer alternative providing attended and unattended remote control across Windows and macOS), and RDS Server Monitoring (real-time monitoring of server performance, user behavior, remote sessions, network and application usage with customizable alerting). Underlying technology relies on the proprietary RDS-Knight and Server Genius codebases, with periodic version releases extending capabilities such as ransomware detection, FIPS compliance, and remote-applications usage tracking.

The company monetizes through a hybrid of perpetual software licenses (starting at $180 for security and monitoring products) and recurring subscriptions (RDS Remote Support from $8/month and an optional annual Updates & Support plan), with all products available on a 15-day full-feature free trial requiring no credit card. Go-to-market combines product-led self-serve downloads, an inside-sales function for enterprise inquiries, and a global channel partner program of 5,000+ resellers (some sources cite 7,000+) serving MSPs, IT consultants, system integrators, and cloud providers. The website is localized into 33 languages, supporting reach into EMEA, Americas, and Asia Pacific markets. Primary customer segments are Managed Service Providers, CTOs/IT Directors, and IT professionals, with SMBs as a secondary segment; named adopters include Shortcuts Software (1,000+ end users), Maximus (healthcare SaaS with 550+ concurrent logins), Vistability, and software users at Oracle, Huawei, Siemens, Harvard University, and TCS.

RDS Tools reports cumulative reach of 500,000+ companies and 5,000,000+ end users, a 4.8/5 average review rating, and 16 years of continuous operation, but discloses no revenue, funding, headcount, or ownership-stake figures. The company is operated from its primary French base under Terminal Service Plus with global coverage, and shows ongoing product development through 2024 including the Freshdesk integration for RDS-Remote Support.

Name

RDS Tools

Legal name

Terminal Service Plus

Website

https://rds-tools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

RDS Tools is a private software vendor founded in 2007 that builds security, remote support, and server monitoring software for Microsoft Remote Desktop Services environments, sold primarily to Managed Service Providers, CTOs, and IT professionals through perpetual licenses, subscriptions, and a global reseller network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Remote Desktop Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization) (HDABAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Database Tools & Ecosystem (Replication, Backup/Recovery, HA/DR, Monitoring) (HDAEAAAO)

Keywords

• Remote desktop security
• Remote support software
• Server monitoring tools
• RDS cybersecurity
• Remote access software

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (Perpetual): One-time perpetual license purchases for software. Once purchased, customer owns the license forever. License is bound to the computer on which software is installed.
2. Updates & Support Services: Optional subscription for ongoing updates, security patches, bug fixes, and technical support from expert team. Renewable annually.
3. Monthly Subscription (Remote Support): RDS Remote Support available starting at $8/month for affordable ongoing access to remote support capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RDS Tools develops and sells three complementary software products for Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments: RDS Advanced Security (cybersecurity suite with 9 integrated tools for blocking 360 million malicious IPs, ransomware and brute force protection, country restriction, and automated backup), RDS Remote Support (remote control and screen sharing for attended and unattended access as a TeamViewer alternative), and RDS Server Monitoring (real-time infrastructure and user-behavior monitoring with alerts and customizable reports). The software is sold primarily via perpetual licenses and subscriptions, with 15-day free trials and global distribution through direct download and a 5,000+ partner/reseller network.

Product overview

RDS Tools offers a suite of three complementary software tools for Microsoft RDS environments: RDS Advanced Security (cybersecurity with 9 security tools including IP blocking, ransomware protection, and brute force defense), RDS Remote Support (remote desktop control and screen sharing as a TeamViewer alternative), and RDS Server Monitoring (real-time infrastructure monitoring and optimization). The three products share core values of affordability, perpetual licensing, fast deployment, security compliance, user-friendliness, and scalability, serving MSPs, CTOs, and IT professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RDS Advanced Security: 9 powerful security tools to shield RDS servers, including 360 million blocked hacker IP addresses, ransomware and brute force attack prevention, country access restriction, and automatic backup.
• RDS Remote Support
• RDS Server Monitoring
• RDS-Knight
• Server Genius

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ companies trust RDS Tools software
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Terminal Service PluscoreOthers · 1 January 2007Terminal Service Plus is the parent company and licensor of RDS Tools software. They hold all rights, title and interest in the RDS Tools software and intellectual property. The software is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BeyondTrust: BeyondTrust provides privileged remote access and vulnerability management with deep RDP/RDS session security capabilities. Directly competes with RDS Advanced Security for securing remote access infrastructure, particularly in mid-market and enterprise segments.
• ManageEngine (Zoho): ManageEngine offers Endpoint Central, Remote Access Plus, and other tools for managing and securing remote desktop/RDP sessions across enterprises. Directly competes with RDS Tools across server monitoring, remote support, and security for Windows server/RDS environments at a comparable SMB-to-enterprise segment.
• Parallels (Alludo): Parallels RAS delivers remote application and desktop delivery on top of Microsoft RDS, competing directly with RDS Tools across remote access, security, and monitoring. Both target the same Microsoft RDS optimization use case for SMB and enterprise customers globally.
• AnyDesk: AnyDesk provides remote desktop software for IT support and remote work, competing with RDS Remote Support across SMB and enterprise segments. Overlaps in unattended access, cross-platform support, and MSP-friendly deployment.
• TeamViewer: TeamViewer is the dominant remote support and remote access platform that RDS Remote Support is explicitly positioned against as a more affordable alternative. Both serve IT professionals providing attended/unattended remote assistance across Windows and macOS endpoints.
• Splashtop: Splashtop offers remote access and remote support software with strong Windows server/RDS support, competing head-to-head with RDS Remote Support. Targets MSPs and IT professionals with subscription-based pricing and similar SMB/mid-market focus.
• Devolutions: Devolutions' Remote Desktop Manager centralizes and secures RDP/RDS connections with credential vaulting and session management, overlapping with RDS Tools' remote support and monitoring capabilities. Targets the same IT professional and MSP persona with comparable perpetual and subscription licensing.
• TSplus: TSplus (related to Terminal Service Plus, RDS Tools' parent/licensor) provides remote desktop and application delivery solutions for Microsoft RDS environments. Directly comparable product suite targeting the same SMB/MSP buyer with similar pricing and feature positioning.

Emerging players

• NinjaOne: NinjaOne provides endpoint management, monitoring, and remote access tools aimed at MSPs managing Windows server/RDS environments. Overlaps with RDS Tools in monitoring and remote support but from a broader IT management platform perspective.

Broad incumbents

• GoTo (LogMeIn): GoTo (formerly LogMeIn) offers GoToResolve and GoToMyPC for remote support and remote access, with broader portfolio including meetings and contact center. Competes with RDS Remote Support as a larger incumbent with broader IT and collaboration capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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