Most remote desktop tools promise security. Remio makes surveillance structurally impossible. We can't see your screen, read your keystrokes, or access your files — even if we wanted to. That's not a policy. It's how we're built.
Every remote desktop tool claims encryption. Here's what they don't tell you — and what Remio does differently.
Other tools require accounts — emails, passwords, personal data stored on their servers. When those servers get breached, your credentials leak. Remio doesn't need an account. No email. No password. No database of user data to steal.
Traditional remote desktop tools route your screen through their servers — a middleman that can see everything. Remio connects your devices directly to each other. Your video, audio, and input never touch our infrastructure.
Encryption keys are created between your devices and never shared with us. There's no master key, no backdoor, no admin override. Even if someone forced us to hand over data, we'd have nothing to give.
Our server only introduces your devices to each other — like a matchmaker who leaves before the conversation starts. After that, everything flows directly between them.
Every decision we make starts with one question: does this protect the person using Remio?
Our server only helps your devices find each other — like a phone operator connecting a call, then hanging up. Once connected, your video, audio, keystrokes, mouse movements, clipboard, and files flow directly between your devices. The encryption keys exist only on your devices. We don't have them. We can't get them. Nobody can.
No email, no password, no personal data on our servers. Pair your devices with a PIN displayed on your screen. That's it. There's no user database to hack, no credentials to steal, no password to reuse.
Your data flows directly between your devices — not through our servers. Even when network conditions require a relay, the data remains encrypted end-to-end. We pass along bytes we literally cannot read.
Device pairing requires a PIN shown on your host screen — you need to physically see it. No central authority. No master key. No "forgot password" flow that hackers can exploit. Each device trust is independent.
Our server is intentionally minimal — it introduces devices, then steps aside. No session recordings. No activity logs. No analytics. If we don't have your data, nobody can steal it from us.
We don't ask you to trust us blindly. Remio uses open, auditable protocols — anyone can inspect exactly what data is sent and where.
Type the PIN shown on your computer. No account needed.
Our server introduces your devices, then steps away. It never sees your data.
Your devices create unique encryption keys between themselves. We never have them.
Screen, audio, and input flow directly between your devices. Military-grade encryption, zero middlemen.
Our communication protocol is openly defined. Every message type is documented. No proprietary black boxes hiding what's really happening.
Strict data types enforced at every level. No ambiguous payloads, no injection attacks, no hidden data collection. What you see is all there is.
One protocol definition generates code for iOS, macOS, Android, and our server. No platform-specific backdoors. Consistent security everywhere.
Even if a key were somehow compromised in the future, your past sessions remain protected. Each session generates unique, temporary keys that can't be recovered.
These aren't hypotheticals. The biggest names in remote desktop have been compromised — putting millions of users at risk. Here's what happened, and why Remio's architecture prevents it.
Production servers were breached. Code signing certificates were stolen, meaning attackers could disguise malware as legitimate AnyDesk software. All user passwords had to be reset.
Corporate network breached by APT29 (Cozy Bear) — a Russian state-sponsored hacking group. Employee credentials were compromised. The integrity of their product came into question.
| AnyDesk | TeamViewer | Remio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where does your data go? | Through their servers | Through their servers | Directly between your devices |
| Do you need an account? | Yes (ID-based) | Yes (mandatory account) | No — just a PIN |
| Can the vendor see your screen? | Technically possible | Technically possible | Impossible — we don't have the keys |
| What happens in a breach? | All users exposed | All users exposed | Nothing — there's nothing to steal |
| Can you inspect the protocol? | No — proprietary (DeskRT) | No — closed-source | Yes — open and auditable |
| What data do they collect? | Usage analytics, device IDs | Usage analytics, account data | None — zero telemetry |
| Are past sessions safe if hacked? | Unclear | Unclear | Yes — unique keys per session |
The strongest security posture is having no data to compromise. But we're also investing in formal verification and independent audits.
No personal data collected. No user tracking. No cookies. Privacy by architecture, not just a checkbox.
ActiveMulti-layer rate limiting across all connections. Automated throttling per device. Abuse attempts are blocked before they start.
ActiveDevice credentials are stored in your OS Keychain (macOS/iOS) or Keystore (Android). Protected by your device's own hardware security.
ActiveIndependent third-party audit of security controls, availability, and confidentiality. For enterprise customers who need formal verification.
Planned 2026Professional penetration testing and code review by a reputable security firm. Full transparency report will be published.
Planned 2026Responsible disclosure program for security researchers. Find a vulnerability, get recognized and rewarded.
RoadmapA comprehensive technical overview of Remio's encryption protocols, zero-knowledge architecture, and threat model. Built for IT managers and security teams.
Read the Whitepaper →Download Remio and take control of your remote desktop. Free to start. No account needed. Your data stays yours from day one.