Xrdp Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Xrdp for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try RustDesk or Chrome Remote Desktop. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Xrdp and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Xrdp are AnyDesk, DWService, NoMachine and X2Go.

Xrdp alternatives are mainly Remote Desktop Tools but may also be Help Desk Platforms. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Xrdp.

Xrdp

Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool

xrdp provides a graphical login to remote machines using Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). xrdp accepts connections...

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TeamViewer
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
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Linux
Android
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Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Kindle Fire
Raspberry Pi
147 TeamViewer alternatives
TeamViewer lets you establish a connection to any PC or server within just a few seconds. You can remote control the PC of your partner as if you were sitting right in front of it.
- - TeamViewer is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Xrdp.
- - TeamViewer is the most popular free alternative to Xrdp.
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TeamViewer Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsTeamViewer supports the use of multiple displays.
2. Unattended AccessTeamViewer can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
3. Screen SharingYou can use TeamViewer to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in TeamViewer simultaneously.
5. PortableTeamViewer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
6. User Session RecordingTeamViewer can record user sessions to gain a real understanding of how users interact with a website.
7. Dark ModeTeamViewer supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
8. Desktop SharingTeamViewer enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
9. Wi-Fi SharingTeamViewer can help you quickly share your Wi-Fi with your friends and colleagues.
PC Remote access
Support for Remote Control
Remote Reboot
Audio Calling
No port forwarding required
Web tool
Drag and Drop
Free API
Network Access Translation
Remote Printing
RustDesk
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
114 RustDesk alternatives
The open source alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk. Display and control your PC and Android devices from anywhere at anytime. Works out of the box, no configuration required. You have full control of your data, with no concerns about security.
- - RustDesk is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Xrdp.
- - RustDesk is the most popular Open Source alternative to Xrdp.
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RustDesk Features
1. Unattended AccessRustDesk can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in RustDesk without registration.
3. End-to-End EncryptionRustDesk has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Screen SharingYou can use RustDesk to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
5. LightweightRustDesk consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Desktop SharingRustDesk enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
7. Ad-freeRustDesk doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. PortableRustDesk can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
9. Privacy focusedRustDesk is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Low Latency
Stream audio
FOSS
Support for Multiple Monitors
Real time collaboration
Dark Mode
AnyDesk
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
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BSD
Raspberry Pi
139 AnyDesk alternatives
AnyDesk offers a fast, intuitive and security-focused way to connect to remote computers. With a bevy of features and lightweight design that works across multiple desktop and mobile platforms, it's powerful enough for enterprises but easy enough for personal and home office...
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AnyDesk Features
1. Unattended AccessAnyDesk can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
2. LightweightAnyDesk consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Support for AliasesAnyDesk supports aliases, so you can receive email without exposing your main email address
4. Screen SharingYou can use AnyDesk to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
5. PortableAnyDesk can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
6. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in AnyDesk simultaneously.
7. Two-factor AuthenticationAnyDesk supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
8. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in AnyDesk without registration.
Low Latency
No installation required
Integrated File Sharing
Remote Support
Quick connection
Record desktop activity
Bidirectional sync
Low bandwidth usage
Remote Printing
Voice messages
Chrome Remote Desktop
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Free • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
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Linux
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Google Chrome
96 Chrome Remote Desktop alternatives
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...
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Chrome Remote Desktop Features
Proxy support
Remote Support
Built-in terminal emulation
Integrated File Sharing
Save web page for offline use
Trust Level system
DWService
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Freemium • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Raspberry Pi
108 DWService alternatives
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.
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DWService Features
1. Ad-freeDWService doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Unattended AccessDWService can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
3. Two-factor AuthenticationDWService supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
4. LightweightDWService consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Runs in browser
Multiplatform
Remote terminal
Remote File Access
Remote shell
Python-based
Port Forwarding
Remote monitoring
Resource management
Remote Support
NoMachine
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Freemium • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
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Android Tablet
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Raspberry Pi
122 NoMachine alternatives
NoMachine NX is an enterprise-class solution for secure remote access, desktop virtualization, and hosted desktop deployment built around the self-designed and self-developed NX suite of components. Thanks to its outstanding compression, session resilience and resource...
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NoMachine Features
1. Ad-freeNoMachine doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in NoMachine without registration.
3. Desktop SharingNoMachine enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
4. Controller SupportNoMachine supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
Remote Desktop Server
Low Latency
Media Streaming
Integrated File Sharing
VNC Support
Record desktop activity
KVM over IP
X server
RDP
Clustering
X2Go
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
44 X2Go alternatives
X2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses the NX technology protocol.
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X2Go Features
1. Desktop SharingX2Go enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
Low bandwidth usage
Multi Platform
Selective folder sharing
SSH
X server
Support all desktops
Printer sharing
Stream audio
XFCE support
Kde support
RealVNC Connect
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Freemium • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
BSD
iPad
Raspberry Pi
109 RealVNC Connect alternatives
VNC is remote access and control software which allows you to view and fully interact with one computer desktop (the "VNC Connect") using a simple program (the "VNC viewer") on another computer desktop or mobile device anywhere on the Internet.
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RealVNC Connect Features
VNC Viewer
VNC Support
SSH
VNC Server
Works behind firewalls
TigerVNC
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
75 TigerVNC alternatives
TigerVNC is an advanced VNC implementation. It is based on the fourth generation of VNC. TigerVNC also includes features from the TightVNC and TurboVNC projects. This includes accelerated JPEG compression. TigerVNC supports the latest X.Org X server.
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TigerVNC Features
Raspberry Pi Development
Integrated File Sharing
VNC Support
VNC Viewer
VNC Server
Apache Guacamole
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Linux
Self-Hosted
Cloudron
61 Apache Guacamole alternatives
Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway. It supports standard protocols like VNC and RDP. We call it clientless because no plugins or client software are required.
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Apache Guacamole Features
Browser-based
Role-based security access
Clientless Remote Connection
User Management
Dockerized
Web-Based
VNC Viewer
VNC Support
RDP
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Remotely
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
116 Remotely alternatives
Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency.
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Remotely Features
1. Unattended AccessRemotely can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
Remote Support
Runs in browser
Low Latency
FreeRDP
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Windows
Linux
iPhone
BSD
iPad
openSUSE
Fedora
Ubuntu
Debian
75 FreeRDP alternatives
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.
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FreeRDP Features
Remote Desktop Server