KasmVNC

Spec sheet

Purpose

KasmVNC streams full Linux desktops and individual applications to a modern web browser.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kasmvnc.com

Intended users

Kasm describes the software as open-source browser-based remote access for people who need to securely access and control virtual desktops.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kasm.com

Deployment

It can run inside Kasm Workspaces containers or be installed directly on a server.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kasmvnc.com

Mobile apps

NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · kasm.com

Support

The documentation directs users to the public KasmVNC GitHub issues page to report issues.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kasmvnc.com

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · kasm.com

API and users

The project README describes a web API for remote control and information retrieval, plus multi-user permissions that can be changed through the API.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Authentication

Kasm’s product page says KasmVNC supports strong credentials and additional security such as two-factor authentication.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kasm.com

Browser technology

The software uses browser-native technologies including WebAssembly, WebRTC, and WebGL.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kasmvnc.com

Clipboard

The product page describes copy and paste between remote and local systems, and the project README lists binary clipboard support for text, images, and formatted text in Chromium-based browsers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kasm.com

Compression

Kasm’s product page says WebP and smart encoding provide 30% better compression.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kasm.com

File transfer

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · kasm.com

Protocol compatibility

KasmVNC is not compliant with the RFB specification and does not support legacy VNC viewer applications.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Requirement

The installation guide specifies a minimum of two CPU cores and 2 GB of RAM.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kasmvnc.com

Security controls

KasmVNC includes data-loss-prevention controls such as keystroke and clipboard logging, clipboard transfer limits, keyboard rate limits, and screen-region selection.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Supported platforms

Linux distributions including Ubuntu,Debian,Kali,Oracle Linux,openSUSE,Fedora,and Alpine; modern web browsersRead 20 Sep 2026 · kasm.com

Supported systems

The current installation guide lists Ubuntu, Debian, Kali, Oracle Linux, openSUSE, Fedora, and Alpine distributions for amd64 and arm64.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kasmvnc.com

Plans and prices

Every KasmVNC plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

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