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 AnyDesk or Remmina. Other great apps like rdesktop are mRemoteNG, TightVNC, Bananas Screen Sharing and UltraVNC.

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  1. FreeRDP icon
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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.

    78 FreeRDP alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
     
  2. Dayon! icon
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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.

    60 Dayon! alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
     
  3. KRDC icon
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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...

    33 KRDC alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • KDE
     
  4. Xshell icon
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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.

    54 Xshell alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  5. DameWare icon
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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.

    68 DameWare alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  6. Connections icon
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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.

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
  7. across icon
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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...
    172 across alternatives

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  8. Pop.com icon
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    Blazing-fast screen sharing, multiplayer control, crystal-clear voice and high-quality video. Perfect for pair programming.

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • 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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    ASG-Remote Desktop is the indispensable tool for administrative access to remote computers.

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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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...

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. imPcRemote icon
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    imPcRemote is a remote support tool that enables instant, secure, and trouble-free connections between remote computers over the web.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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