Royal TSX Alternatives for Linux

Royal TSX is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is RustDesk, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Royal TSX and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Royal TSX are PuTTY, Ghostty, OpenSSH and Remmina.

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Royal TSX alternatives are mainly Remote Desktop Tools, but if you're looking for Terminal Emulators or SSH Clients you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux and Mac. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Royal TSX.
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  1. RustDesk icon

    RustDesk

     276 likes

    Provides secure, cross-platform remote access and file sharing with no registration needed. Offers end-to-end encryption, self-hosting, multi-monitor support, screen sharing, and portable use, all with a lightweight, ad-free interface.

    130 RustDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about RustDesk as an Alternative to Royal TSX
    EpicLPer
    Negative
    2

    RustDesk is a remote desktop server and client solution, Royal TS is a management "suite" for already existing connections. Different category altogether.

    matthiew
    Negative
    2

    Royal TSX does much more than RustDesk. It's like comparing Word and Notepad.

    Ravi-Kumar
    Positive
    0

    a really good option for personal/small enterprises users

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • RustDesk is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Royal TSX.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Royal TSX.

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceRoyal TSX is Freemium and Proprietary
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedRoyal TSX is not according to our users
  2. PuTTY icon

    PuTTY

     1450 likes

    Free and open-source terminal emulator for connecting to remote systems via SSH, Telnet, and SCP. Portable with no installation required, providing lightweight functionality. Ideal for secure connections with features like command line support and customizable settings. Works offline effortlessly.

    115 PuTTY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
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    Comments about PuTTY as an Alternative to Royal TSX
    Top Negative Comment
    EpicLPer
    2

    PuTTY is not really a remote connection management software in the way Royal TS is, which also does RDP, VNC, FTP and many many other things.

    luptron
    Negative
    1

    Putty only does a small fraction of what RoyalTS does. I like how RoyalTS allows you to list all your servers, then you can choose how you want to connect ad-hoc (SSH, SFTP, VNC, Telnet, RDP, etc.). I usually connect via SSH to my servers, but occasionally I need to transfer files via SFTP/SCP or test the GUI via VNC or xRDP.

    MrFlibble
    Negative
    0

    It's a terminal emulator not a remote desktop client.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. PuTTY is a legitimate Royal TSX alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • PuTTY is Free and Open SourceRoyal TSX is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PuTTY is LightweightRoyal TSX is not according to our users
  4. Ghostty icon

    Ghostty

     60 likes

    Cross-platform terminal emulator balancing speed, platform-native UI, and modern features. Designed for an enhanced interactive CLI environment, offering full standards compliance for seamless integration with shells and CLI tools.

    58 Ghostty alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Homebrew
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  5. OpenSSH icon

    OpenSSH

     386 likes

    OpenSSH is a free version of the SSH connectivity tools that technical users rely on. OpenSSH encrypts all traffic (including passwords) to effectively eliminate eavesdropping, connection hijacking, and other attacks.

    60 OpenSSH alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
     
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    Comments about OpenSSH as an Alternative to Royal TSX
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    This is not even remotely similar! What kind of spreadsheet powers this website...! Better suggestion: Keepass. More secure, truly free, enormously flexible.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    MrFlibble
    Negative
    0

    It's a SSH tool not a remote desktop client.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. OpenSSH is a legitimate Royal TSX alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • OpenSSH is Free and Open SourceRoyal TSX is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Remmina icon

    Remmina

     226 likes

    Open source remote desktop client for Linux and BSD supporting RDP, VNC, SPICE, and more, aimed at sysadmins and travelers needing remote access with features like scrollable high-res desktops and organized connection management.

    144 Remmina alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Remmina as an Alternative to Royal TSX
    luptron
    Positive
    1

    I just installed this, and it looks great. Not as advanced as RoyalTS, but definitely similar functionality.

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    • Remmina is Free and Open SourceRoyal TSX is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Kitty terminal icon

    Kitty terminal

     57 likes

    Kitty ( not to be confused with KiTTY ) is a powerful, cross-platform GPU-based terminal emulator. It offloads rendering to the GPU and uses OpenGL for fast, cross-platform performance with built-in tiling layouts as well as graphic, unicode...

    84 Kitty terminal alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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    Comments about Kitty terminal as an Alternative to Royal TSX
    MrFlibble
    Negative
    0

    It's a terminal emulator not a remote desktop client.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Kitty terminal is Free and Open SourceRoyal TSX is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kitty terminal is LightweightRoyal TSX is not according to our users
  9. Bananas Screen Sharing icon

    Bananas Screen Sharing

     19 likes

    Bananas offers a cross-platform, peer-to-peer screen-sharing service without needing an account or server infrastructure. It uses WebRTC for secure connections, lets users collaborate with multiple cursors, and features a unique connection URL. Privacy is ensured as no data is stored.

    55 Bananas Screen Sharing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    DWService

     98 likes

    DWService is a half (only the client/agent) open source project which offers a service that allows access to remote systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry...) using a standard web browser - without any component required on the client side.

    117 DWService alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    It allows you to fully control the remote system by displaying its screen and allowing cursor control and keyboard input
     
  11. NoMachine icon

    NoMachine

     118 likes

    Access remote computers easily with enterprise-class speed and features supporting any content including audio and video.

    132 NoMachine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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  12. Tess icon

    Tess

     16 likes

    Tess is a terminal emulator. It lets you have a full access to your computer, use command line based programs and many more.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Remote Desktop Manager icon

    Remote Desktop Manager

     82 likes

    IT teams often juggle a patchwork of RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) apps, SSH (Secure Shell) clients, and scattered password vaults. Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) turns that sprawl into one searchable inventory—complete with Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile clients—so technicians...

    59 Remote Desktop Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Remote Desktop Manager as an Alternative to Royal TSX
    matthiew
    Positive
    0

    Remote Desktop Manager and Royal TSX are both great for managing multiple remote sessions.

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    • Remote Desktop Manager is Freemium and ProprietaryRoyal TSX is also Freemium and Proprietary
  14. WindTerm icon

    WindTerm

     21 likes

    A professional SSH/Telnet/Serial/Shell/Sftp client for DevOps.

    63 WindTerm alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about WindTerm as an Alternative to Royal TSX
    MrFlibble
    Negative
    0

    It's a terminal emulator not a remote desktop client.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • WindTerm is Free and Open SourceRoyal TSX is Freemium and Proprietary
    • WindTerm is LightweightRoyal TSX is not according to our users
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