KRDC

Spec sheet

Purpose

KRDC lets you view or control another machine’s desktop session when it runs a compatible server.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apps.kde.org

Availability and help

KDE lists Linux installation through AppStream-compatible stores or a distribution package manager and links to the handbook, forum, and bug tracker for help and reports.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Clipboard password limit

The VNC password-manager option blocks clipboard content marked as a password by supported managers such as KeePassXC, but cannot identify passwords copied by apps that do not provide that marker.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Command line limit

KRDC can read basic connection details from an .rdp file, but does not import every setting supported by other RDP clients.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Connection discovery

The connection page lists bookmarks, connection history, and VNC services advertised on the local network through Zeroconf.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Connection requirements

Before connecting, the remote server must be enabled and reachable, and its firewall must allow the required connection.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Cross operating systems

The client and server can run different operating systems.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

KDE integration

The handbook describes using KRDC with KDE’s Desktop Sharing (Krfb) VNC server.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Protocols

The handbook lists VNC, RDP, and SPICE as supported through protocol plugins.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

RDP access options

RDP settings include network proxy and gateway configuration, plus controls for resolution, sound, shared media, and smartcard redirection.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

RDP security settings

For RDP, KRDC offers FreeRDP security modes including NLA, TLS, RDP, and Ext, with a configurable TLS security level.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

SPICE requirements

SPICE dynamic resizing requires spice-vdagent in the guest, and clipboard exchange depends on guest support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Supported platforms

LinuxRead 20 Sep 2026 · apps.kde.org

Plans and prices

Every KRDC plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Remote Connection Manager Software#17 of 297.6
• Remote desktop software#129 of 1357.1