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Devolutions sponsors Avalonia with $3M to secure native RDM future

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Devolutions is investing $3M in Avalonia UI to modernize Remote Desktop Manager and reinforce its commitment to native, high-performance desktop applications.

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July 1, 2025

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We’ve got some exciting news: Devolutions is now the lead sponsor of Avalonia UI, committing $3 million USD over the next three years to support its open-source development.

But this isn’t just about funding a project we like — it’s a bold step forward in modernizing Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) and reinforcing our long-term bet on native applications over web-based ones.

Because when it comes to IT tools, performance, reliability, and responsiveness aren’t optional — they’re essential.

Why Avalonia — and why now?

Avalonia is a powerful, cross-platform UI framework for .NET that lets developers build desktop apps for Windows, macOS, Linux — and even mobile and WebAssembly. We use it in several of our products, and it plays a big role in delivering the quality and consistency our users expect.

Its open approach, strong Linux support, and vendor independence make it a rare gem in the .NET ecosystem.

Open-source doesn’t run on goodwill alone.

“Strengthening Avalonia’s roadmap safeguards the reliability our products demand and repays the community that helps us succeed.” — David Hervieux, CEO, Devolutions

By supporting Avalonia, we’re not just contributing financially. We’re investing in the tools that let us deliver uncompromising performance and native-level UX to our users. That means smoother experiences, faster feature rollouts, and stronger cross-platform support — now and in the future.

Native over web: our tech bet

At Devolutions, we’ve always believed that IT professionals deserve a UX that doesn’t cut corners. That’s why we’re doubling down on native apps instead of going full web-based.

Sure, web apps have their place — but when milliseconds matter (especially in remote access, credential injection, or secure tunneling), nothing beats a native desktop app running close to the metal.

This sponsorship reflects that vision — and helps us keep RDM as fast, flexible, and powerful as our users need it to be.

What’s next?

Thanks to this partnership, Avalonia can:

Ship new features faster
Continue performance optimizations (some Android scenarios are already 2x faster)
Improve tooling and documentation for developers

We’re also hoping this sets an example. Companies that rely on open-source tools should feel empowered to give back — and make sure those projects stay healthy and thriving.

“This support creates a reliable funding bridge that enables our engineering teams to expand capabilities without compromising the open-source core. Our shared goal is to deliver rapid, measurable improvements in tooling and documentation that benefit all users.” — Mike James, CEO, Avalonia UI

What this means for You

If you're using our software: expect a faster, more modern RDM experience. If you're a developer using Avalonia: get ready for better tools, more support, and a bright, open future.

This partnership is a win-win — for our users, for the Avalonia community, and for the entire .NET ecosystem.

We’re proud to support Avalonia and help make it the go-to UI framework for building professional-grade desktop applications — because IT deserves better than “good enough.”

Want to dive in or contribute? Check out Avalonia on GitHub.