remote.it

remote.it is a cutting-edge networking solution that provides virtual private connections using a zero-trust architecture. Unlike traditional VPNs that create broad tunnels into a subnet—often requiring complex manual configurations, port forwarding, and static IP management—remote.it automates the entire process. It allows users and organizations to connect directly to specific resources (like SSH, RDP, or web servers) without exposing those resources to the public internet. By eliminating the need for open ports, it effectively removes the attack surface typically exploited by port scanners and botnets. The platform operates as 'connectivity-as-code,' enabling seamless access even in complex network environments such as CGNAT (Carrier Grade NAT), which are common in mobile 5G, satellite (Starlink), and hotel networks. Because connections are established outbound, they bypass firewall restrictions that normally block incoming traffic. This makes remote.it particularly valuable for IoT manufacturers, remote IT managers, and developers who need to manage a fleet of devices across disparate global locations without the overhead of maintaining a traditional VPN infrastructure or worrying about subnet collisions and IP address overlaps.

The primary competitive advantage of remote.it is its 'portforwardless' technology and zero-trust architecture, which together eliminate the most common vulnerabilities associated with traditional remote access. Most competitors in the remote desktop or VPN space still rely on exposing ports or creating broad network bridges. remote.it, by contrast, ensures that your devices are invisible to the public internet. This means they cannot be discovered by automated port scanners or subjected to brute-force attacks on common ports like 22 or 3389. While traditional VPNs suffer from 'subnet collisions'—where two networks use the same IP range—remote.it bypasses this issue entirely by using persistent virtual URLs and name-based routing, allowing users to connect to multiple networks simultaneously without conflict. Furthermore, remote.it offers superior performance in mobile and satellite environments. Because it does not require a static public IP, it is one of the few reliable solutions for devices connected via 4G/5G or Starlink, where traditional VPNs often fail due to multi-layered NAT. From an operational standpoint, its 'connectivity-as-code' approach allows developers to integrate secure access directly into their products or CI/CD pipelines via an API, which is a significant differentiator from consumer-grade remote desktop tools. It also reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) by removing the need for expensive static IPs or specialized hardware firewalls, making it a highly scalable choice for both SMBs and large-scale IoT deployments.

• SMB
• Enterprise
• IoT Manufacturers