NoMachine Enterprise Server
Remote desktop software
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- Ease of management
- Quality of support
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$44.50 per year per server subscription
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What is NoMachine Enterprise Server
NoMachine Enterprise Server is remote desktop software for providing secure, interactive access to a host computer or server over a network. It is typically used by IT teams and organizations that need to enable remote access to Linux/Windows/macOS systems for administration, engineering workloads, or end-user desktop access. The product centers on the NX protocol and supports both attended and unattended connections, with options for multi-user access depending on edition and licensing. It is commonly deployed on-premises and can be integrated with enterprise authentication and network controls.
Cross-platform host and client
The software supports major desktop operating systems for both server (host) and client endpoints, which helps standardize remote access across mixed environments. This is useful for organizations with Linux servers and Windows/macOS user devices. It also reduces the need to maintain separate remote access tools per OS. Cross-platform support is a core requirement in this product category and NoMachine aligns well with it.
NX protocol performance focus
NoMachine uses the NX protocol, designed to optimize responsiveness over WAN links through compression and efficient screen updates. This can be beneficial for graphical desktop sessions and interactive administration compared with basic remote terminal access. The product includes features such as session recording and file transfer that support operational workflows. Performance and session fidelity are key differentiators in remote desktop deployments.
On-premises enterprise deployment options
Enterprise Server is designed for self-hosted deployment, allowing organizations to keep remote access infrastructure within their own network and security perimeter. It supports integration patterns commonly needed in enterprise environments, such as centralized user management and policy control (depending on configuration). This can fit organizations with compliance requirements that restrict use of third-party relay clouds. It also enables tighter control over network routing, logging, and access segmentation.
Licensing complexity by edition
NoMachine’s product line includes multiple editions (e.g., workstation vs. server variants), and capabilities such as multi-user access can depend on the specific license. This can make initial product selection and cost estimation less straightforward for buyers. Organizations may need to validate concurrency, session limits, and feature entitlements during procurement. Misalignment between edition and use case can lead to rework after deployment.
Requires self-managed infrastructure
Because it is commonly deployed on-premises, customers are responsible for server provisioning, patching, backups, and high availability design. This adds operational overhead compared with remote access tools that provide managed connectivity services. External access typically requires additional network configuration (e.g., VPN, firewall rules, reverse proxy) and security hardening. Smaller IT teams may find this heavier to operate at scale.
Admin UX less service-desk oriented
The product is primarily oriented toward remote desktop access and session hosting rather than full service-desk workflows. Capabilities such as ticketing, technician collaboration, and deep endpoint management are not the central focus and may require separate tools. Organizations running large support operations may need additional process tooling around it. This can increase integration effort when compared to platforms built specifically for help-desk remote support.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| NoMachine Enterprise Terminal Server | From $3,494.50 per year (Standard support) | Unix terminal server (unlimited virtual desktops), 1 server subscription, pricing based on CPU cores; standard support and software updates for subscription period. |
| NoMachine Enterprise Cloud Server | $3,494.50 per year (Standard support) | Centralized remote-access gateway for unlimited users; 1 server subscription, integrates Enterprise Desktop/Terminal Server nodes. |
| NoMachine Enterprise Desktop | From $44.50 per year (Standard support) | Server subscription for desktop access; available as single server or pack of 10 licenses; requires Network subscription for some scenarios. |
| NoMachine Small Business Terminal Server | $744.50 per year (Standard support) | Designed for small businesses; allows up to 10 concurrent Linux sessions; 1 server subscription. |
| NoMachine Workgroup Cloud Server | $744.50 per year (Standard support) | Centralized gateway for small teams (up to 10 simultaneous connections); 1 server subscription. |
| NoMachine Cloud Server (SMB) | $1,494.50 per year (Standard support) | Centralized node access for SMBs; example SKU shown for 40 concurrent connections at this price; 1 server subscription. |
Seller details
NoMachine S.à r.l.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
2003
Private
https://www.nomachine.com/
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