rdesktop Alternatives

rdesktop is described as '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' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to rdesktop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best rdesktop alternative is AnyDesk. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Remmina or Chrome Remote Desktop. Other great apps like rdesktop are TightVNC, mRemoteNG, Bananas Screen Sharing and UltraVNC.

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rdesktop is an open source client for Windows Terminal Services, capable of natively speaking Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)...

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rdesktop alternatives page was last updated Apr 29, 2023
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  1. Dayon! icon

    Dayon!

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    A user-friendly, open-source, cross-platform solution, that allows controlling of remote computers. It can be used as an alternative to various commercial remote desktop and assistance products.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  Low Latency
    3.  Share Clipboard
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    9.  Portable
    10.  End-to-End Encryption
    11.  Cross-Platform

    Dayon! VS rdesktop

     
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    KRDC

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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 slowed to a stop as it had no active maintainer for several...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • KDE
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    KRDC Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  VNC Support

    KRDC VS rdesktop

     
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    DameWare

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    The DameWare NT Utilities software is an enterprise systems management application containing an integrated collection of Windows Administration Utilities incorporated within a centralized interface for remote management of Windows Servers and Workstations.

    66 DameWare alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    DameWare Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  AD Administration
    3.  Remote Connection through Firewall
    4.  Exchange

    DameWare VS rdesktop

     
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    Zoho Assist

    Support customers on a remote computer easily through web-based, on-demand remote support sessions. Set up unattended remote access and manage remote PCs, laptops, mobile devices, and servers effortlessly.

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    Xshell

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    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.

    52 Xshell alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Xshell Features

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

    Xshell VS rdesktop

     
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    Connections

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Connections screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  VNC Support
    2.  RDP
    3.  Remote Support

    Connections VS rdesktop

     
  8. FreeRDP icon

    FreeRDP

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    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.

    75 FreeRDP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
    FreeRDP screenshot 1

    FreeRDP Features

    1.  Remote Desktop Server

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  10. Pop.com icon

    Pop.com

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    Blazing-fast screen sharing, multiplayer control, crystal-clear voice and high-quality video. Perfect for pair programming.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Pop.com screenshot 1

    Pop.com Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3. Slack icon  Slack integration
    4.  Voice Chat
    5.  Meeting

    Pop.com VS rdesktop

     

    • Pop.com is the most popular SaaS alternative to rdesktop.

    • Pop.com is Freemium and Proprietaryrdesktop is Free and Open Source
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    Thincast Client

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    Thincast Client turns your computer into a fully Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Client, making it easy to connect remotely to your company's infrastructure. Using the Remote Desktop (RD) WebAccess Client you gain easy access to and control of published virtual machines (with...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Thincast Client Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  Low Latency
    6.  RDP
    7.  Integrated File Sharing
    8.  Remote gaming
    9.  VNC Support
    10.  Remote Support

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  12. ThinLinc icon

    ThinLinc

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    A Linux remote desktop server built on open source technology.

    137 ThinLinc alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ThinLinc screenshot 1

    ThinLinc Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  High Availability
    3.  Single Sign-On
    4.  Remote Printing
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Remote Desktop Server

    ThinLinc VS rdesktop

     
  13. ASG-Remote Desktop icon

    ASG-Remote Desktop

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    ASG-Remote Desktop is the indispensable tool for administrative access to remote computers.

    86 ASG-Remote Desktop alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ASG-Remote Desktop screenshot 1

    ASG-Remote Desktop Features

    1.  Remote shell
    2.  Remote client

    ASG-Remote Desktop VS rdesktop

     

  14. screensy

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    Screensy is a simple peer-to-peer screen sharing solution.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    screensy screenshot 1

    screensy Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Peer-To-Peer

    screensy VS rdesktop

     
  15. across icon

    across

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    1. Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse Emulator: across makes a Bluetooth equipped PC or Mac work as a standard Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo. Thus, you can seamlessly/wirelessly control all your smart devices including computer, smartphone and tablet PC with the computer’s keyboard and...
    164 across alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  AirPlay Support
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Photographic filters

    across VS rdesktop

     
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