VcXsrv Alternatives

VcXsrv is described as 'Windows X-server based on the xorg git sources (like xming or cygwin's xwin), but compiled with Visual C++ 2010. Source code can also be compiled with VS2008, VS2008 Express Edition and VS2010 Express Edition' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are seven alternatives to VcXsrv for Windows and Linux. The best VcXsrv alternative is MobaXterm, which is free. Other great apps like VcXsrv are Xming, X410, FreeXer and X-Deep/32 PC X Server for Windows.

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  1. MobaXterm icon

    MobaXterm

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    MobaXterm is an enhanced terminal app that brings the advanced features of a Unix-like command-line to Windows. It takes the power of Cygwin and wraps it in a sleek, visual interface that's super easy to use, lightweight and portable.

    114 MobaXterm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MobaXterm tabbed terminal
     

    • Most users think MobaXterm is a great VcXsrv alternative.

    • MobaXterm is the most popular Windows alternative to VcXsrv.

    • MobaXterm is the most popular free alternative to VcXsrv.

    • MobaXterm is Freemium and ProprietaryVcXsrv is Free and Open Source
    • MobaXterm is CustomizableVcXsrv is not according to our users
  2. Xming icon

    Xming

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    Xming is a X Window System Server for Microsoft Windows®. It is fully featured, lean, fast, simple to install and because it is standalone native Windows, easily made portable (not needing a machine-specific installation or access to the Windows registry).

    9 Xming alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xming -multiwindow mode on Windows 7 with five clients including a remote ParaView.
     

    • Xming is the most popular commercial alternative to VcXsrv.

    • Xming is Paid and ProprietaryVcXsrv is Free and Open Source
  4. X410 icon

    X410

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    X410 works seamlessly with Windows Subsystem for Linux, SSH X11 forwarding or in any situation that needs an X-Window server. X410 also supports VSOCK for communicating with Linux GUI apps and desktops running in Hyper-V virtual machines.

    4 X410 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    X410 screenshot 1
     

  5. FreeXer

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    FreeXer is a free X Server suite. It transforms your Microsoft Windows workstation into a fully functionally X Windows terminal. FreeXer uses …

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FreeXer screenshot 1
     

    • FreeXer is the most popular Open Source alternative to VcXsrv.

    • FreeXer is Free and Open SourceVcXsrv is also Free and Open Source
  6. X-Deep/32 PC X Server for Windows icon

    X-Deep/32 PC X Server for Windows

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    X-Deep/32 X Window Server can be used to connect to host systems running UNIX, LINUX, IBM AIX, HP-UX, Sun Solaris or any other operating system that supports X Windows System, in a LAN environment or from a home PC connecting to office LAN via a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    X-Deep/32 PC X Server for Windows screenshot 1
     

  7. XLiveCD

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    XLiveCD allows users of Microsoft Windows to connect to remote Unix computers, run graphical applications and have the graphics displayed on their desktops.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    XLiveCD screenshot 1
     

    • XLiveCD is the most popular Linux alternative to VcXsrv.

    • XLiveCD is Free and Open SourceVcXsrv is also Free and Open Source

  9. Exceed

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    Exceed 2008 - permits applications, normally available only on expensive UNIX workstations, to be readily accessed from enterprise desktops.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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