Xpra AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like Xpra

Xpra is described as 'Is 'screen for X': it allows you to run X programs, usually on a remote host, direct their display to your local machine, and then to disconnect from these programs and reconnect from the same or another machine, without losing any state' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are eight alternatives to Xpra for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and BSD apps. The best Xpra alternative is Chrome Remote Desktop, which is free. Other great apps like Xpra are X2Go, Vinagre, Connections and Thincast Client.

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Xpra alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. Chrome Remote Desktop icon

    Chrome Remote Desktop

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    Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for remote access to your applications...

    100 Chrome Remote Desktop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    Chrome Remote Desktop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  Proxy support
    3.  Built-in terminal emulation
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  Trust Level system
    9.  Save web page for offline use

    Chrome Remote Desktop VS Xpra

     

    • Chrome Remote Desktop is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Xpra.

    • Chrome Remote Desktop is the most popular free alternative to Xpra.

    • Chrome Remote Desktop is Free and ProprietaryXpra is Free and Open Source
    • Chrome Remote Desktop is LightweightXpra is not according to our users
  2. X2Go icon

    X2Go

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    X2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses the NX technology protocol.

    45 X2Go alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    X2Go screenshot 1

    Top X2Go Features

    1.  Multi Platform
    2.  Low bandwidth usage
    3.  Desktop Sharing
    4.  SSH
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Selective folder sharing
    7.  X server
    8.  XFCE support
    9.  Kde support
    10.  Support all desktops
    11.  Printer sharing

    X2Go VS Xpra

     

    • X2Go is the most popular Open Source alternative to Xpra.

    • X2Go is Free and Open SourceXpra is also Free and Open Source
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    Vinagre

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    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.
    71 Vinagre alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Vinagre connected to a windows machine

    Vinagre Features

    1.  VNC Support
    2.  SSH

    Vinagre VS Xpra

     
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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 Xpra

     
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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

    Thincast Client VS Xpra

     
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    Window Switch

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    Window Switch is a tool which allows you to move applications between networked computers, the windows appear where you need them, as they were.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    OS X

    Window Switch Features

    1.  VNC Support
    2.  SSH

    Window Switch VS Xpra

     
  9. Xephyr icon

    Xephyr

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    Xephyr is a kdrive based X Server which targets a window on a host X Server as its framebuffer. Unlike Xnest it supports modern X extensions ( even if host server doesn't ) such as Composite, Damage, randr etc (no GLX support now).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Xephyr screenshot 1

    Xephyr Features

    1.  X server

    Xephyr VS Xpra

     
  10. FastX icon

    FastX

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    FastX is the leading X Windows solution for a remote Linux desktop. Affordable, even cheap. Free demo download.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux

    FastX Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  VNC Support
    3.  X server

    FastX VS Xpra

     

    • FastX is the most popular commercial alternative to Xpra.

    • FastX is Paid and ProprietaryXpra is Free and Open Source
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