KRDC AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like KRDC

KRDC is described as 'The KDE Remote Desktop Client. KRDC was overhauled as part of the Google Summer of Code (SoC) 2007 by Urs Wolfer and other developers to be included in the KDE 4.0. An overhaul was needed as KRDC development had slowed to a stop as it had no active maintainer for several' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to KRDC for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best KRDC alternative is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Remmina or Royal TSX. Other great apps like KRDC are TightVNC, RealVNC, Vinagre and Connections.

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KRDC is the KDE Remote Desktop Client. KRDC was overhauled as part of the Google Summer of Code (SoC) 2007 by Urs Wolfer and other developers to be included in the KDE 4.0. An overhaul was needed as KRDC development had...

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  1. TeamViewer icon
     3098 likes

    Connect remotely to PCs or servers securely in seconds. TeamViewer offers remote control with VoIP, webcam & app selection for efficient global teamwork. Maintain privacy with peer-to-peer connections. Ideal for support, collaboration, and accessible communication.

    46 TeamViewer alternatives
    TeamViewer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi

    Top TeamViewer Features

    1.  PC Remote access
    2.  Support for Remote Control
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Remote Reboot
    5.  Unattended Access
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Audio Calling
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Portable
    11.  User Session Recording
    12.  Dark Mode
    13.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    14.  No port forwarding required
    15.  Web tool
    16.  Drag and Drop
    17.  Remote Printing
    18.  Online Anonymity
    19.  Directory sync
    20.  Free API
    21.  Network Access Translation
    TeamViewer iconKRDC Icon

    TeamViewer VS KRDC

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    • TeamViewer is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to KRDC.

    • TeamViewer is the most popular free alternative to KRDC.

    • TeamViewer is Free Personal and ProprietaryKRDC is Free and Open Source
  2. Remmina icon
     215 likes

    Remmina is a remote desktop client written in GTK. Remmina primarily targets system administrators and travelers that need to work with computers remotely in front of either large monitors or tiny netbooks.

    134 Remmina alternatives
    Remmina screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    Top Remmina Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  SSH
    3.  VNC Support
    4.  Support for Multiple protocols
    5.  Fullscreen support
    6.  RDP Functionality
    7.  Tabbed interface
    8.  Multiple Servers
    9.  User Session Recording
    10.  Desktop Sharing
    11.  Native translations
    12.  Scalable
    13.  Group management
    14.  HTTP Web seeding
    Remmina iconKRDC Icon

    Remmina VS KRDC

    Is Remmina a good alternative to KRDC?
     
    • Remmina is the most popular Open Source alternative to KRDC.

    • Remmina is Free and Open SourceKRDC is also Free and Open Source
  3. TightVNC icon
     259 likes

    TightVNC is a free remote desktop application. With TightVNC, you can see the desktop of a remote machine and control it with your local mouse and keyboard, just like you would do it sitting in the front of that computer.

    100 TightVNC alternatives
    Access Control

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  VNC Viewer
    2.  Local Network Connection
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  VNC Support
    7.  Portable
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Integrated File Sharing
    TightVNC iconKRDC Icon

    TightVNC VS KRDC

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  4. RealVNC icon
     143 likes

    Secure, cost-effective remote access and support for your computer, from your desktop or mobile device.

    110 RealVNC alternatives
    RealVNC screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi

    RealVNC Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  VNC Viewer
    4.  VNC Support
    5.  SSH
    6.  VNC Server
    7.  Works behind firewalls
    RealVNC iconKRDC Icon

    RealVNC VS KRDC

    Is RealVNC a good alternative to KRDC?
     
    • RealVNC is the most popular commercial alternative to KRDC.

    • RealVNC is Paid and ProprietaryKRDC is Free and Open Source
  5. Royal TSX icon
     40 likes

    Royal TS provides easy and secure access to your remote systems

    Unlock the power to remotely manage your systems on multiple platforms!

    Royal TS is the perfect tool for server admins, system engineers, developers and IT focused information workers who constantly need to access.

    123 Royal TSX alternatives
    RDP Connections

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Royal TSX Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  RDP
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Password Sharing
    6.  Clientless Remote Connection
    7.  Explorer-like
    Royal TSX iconKRDC Icon

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  6. Vinagre icon
     36 likes

    A VNC/SSH Client for the GNOME Desktop

    • You can connect to several machines at the same time with tabs
    • You can keep track of your most used connections with favorites
    • You can keep track of your recently used connections through GtkRecent
    • You can browse your network f.
    69 Vinagre alternatives
    Vinagre connected to a windows machine

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Vinagre Features

    1.  VNC Support
    2.  SSH
    Vinagre iconKRDC Icon

    Vinagre VS KRDC

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  7. Connections icon
     3 likes

    Connections allows you to connect to and use other desktops. This can be a great way to access content or software on a different desktop operating system. It can also be used as a way to provide support to users who might need help.

    138 Connections alternatives
    Connections screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  VNC Support
    2.  RDP
    3.  Remote Support
    Connections iconKRDC Icon

    Connections VS KRDC

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  8. Xshell icon
     41 likes

    Xshell is a powerful SSH1, SSH2, SFTP, TELNET, RLOGIN and SERIAL terminal emulator for Windows platforms. It allows users to gain access to Unix/Linux hosts easily and securely on a Windows workstation.

    49 Xshell alternatives
    remote shell

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Xshell Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Tabbed interface
    3.  Session Management
    4.  SSH
    5.  Split-screen view
    6.  Support for SFTP
    Xshell iconKRDC Icon

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  9. screego icon
     11 likes

    For developers, screen sharing shouldn’t be optimized for low bandwidth or presenting some slides. It should be high definition, that you still can read the tiny font of your colleague. No more, “wait a minute, the stream isn’t updating”.

    22 screego alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker

    screego Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  WebRTC
    screego iconKRDC Icon

    screego VS KRDC

    Is screego a good alternative to KRDC?
     
    • screego is the most popular Web-based alternative to KRDC.

    • screego is Free and Open SourceKRDC is also Free and Open Source
  10. FreeRDP icon
     16 likes

    FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), released under the Apache license. Enjoy the freedom of using your software wherever you want, the way you want it, in a world where interoperability can finally liberate your computing experience.

    74 FreeRDP alternatives
    FreeRDP screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian

    FreeRDP Features

    1.  Remote Desktop Server
    FreeRDP iconKRDC Icon

    FreeRDP VS KRDC

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  11. rdesktop icon
     24 likes

    rdesktop is an open source client for Windows Terminal Services, capable of natively speaking Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in order to present the users Windows desktop. Supported servers include Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows...

    46 rdesktop alternatives
    icewm rdesktop screenshot

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Discontinued

    In November of 2019, Pierre Ossman of Cendio AB announced that his company will no longer be maintaining this project. They are currently seeking maintainers.

    rdesktop iconKRDC Icon

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  12. Distant Desktop icon
     30 likes

    The free remote desktop software for business and personal use. Access and manage remote computers from anywhere in the world.

    96 Distant Desktop alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Unattended Access
    4.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Wake on LAN
    7.  Desktop Sharing
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Portable
    10.  No registration required
    Distant Desktop iconKRDC Icon

    Distant Desktop VS KRDC

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