Thincast Remote Desktop Client

Spec sheet

Purpose

It is a multi-platform RDP client based on FreeRDP for connecting to remote PCs, virtual applications and desktops.Read 12 Oct 2026 · thincast.com

Intended users

Thincast says its clients include small and medium-sized businesses, enterprises, startups and educational institutions worldwide.Read 12 Oct 2026 · thincast.com

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · thincast.com

Support

Client support is available through a contact form, and Thincast says support replies are guaranteed within 24 business hours during its stated weekday monitoring hours.Read 12 Oct 2026 · thincast.com

Headquarters

Mödling, AustriaRead 28 Sep 2026 · thincast.com

Founded

2011Read 28 Sep 2026 · thincast.com

Authentication

Built-in WebAuthN virtual channel support enables authentication using biometrics, security keys or other methods.Read 12 Oct 2026 · thincast.com

Commercial redistribution

The standard license does not allow commercial redistribution; redistribution or integration requires an individual agreement with Thincast Technologies GmbH.Read 12 Oct 2026 · thincast.com

Device redirection

Supported redirection includes printers, drives, folders, smart cards, audio, and serial or parallel ports.Read 12 Oct 2026 · thincast.com

File transfer

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · thincast.com

Gateway security

When used with Thincast RD Gateway, an encrypted SSL tunnel connects the device to the gateway, which authenticates users and can control access to resources.Read 12 Oct 2026 · thincast.com

Hardware and OS limits

The requirements page lists x64 environments and specifies Windows 7 or later, Windows Server 2008 R2 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, and select older Linux distributions; the page also says 64-bit ARM devices such as Apple M-series and Raspberry Pi are supported.Read 12 Oct 2026 · thincast.com

Performance

Hardware accelerated video decoding and drawing can reduce CPU use and extend battery life.Read 12 Oct 2026 · thincast.com

Published resources

It supports resources from Thincast Workstation, Thincast RD WebAccess, Microsoft RD WebAccess and other servers implementing Microsoft’s MS-TSWP specification.Read 12 Oct 2026 · thincast.com

Remote control

With a subscribed feed, users can access applications, desktops and virtual machines, and start, pause or stop Thincast Workstation virtual machines remotely.Read 12 Oct 2026 · thincast.com

Security caveat

Thincast says RDP security depends on server configuration and advises users to ask their network administrator for details.Read 12 Oct 2026 · thincast.com

Supported platforms

Windows,macOS,LinuxRead 20 Sep 2026 · thincast.com

White labeling

Thincast offers enterprises a cross-platform client that can be fully rebranded to their specifications.Read 12 Oct 2026 · thincast.com

Plans and prices

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