Getscreen.me vs ThinLinc

Getscreen.me provides browser-based remote access for system administration, technical support, screen sharing, and other remote work. It supports permanent access as well as one-time quick-support connections, and lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and web browser support. Its control panel includes screen control, file management, terminal sessions, session recording, and connection history. A browser can also be used to control Android smartphones, tablets, and digital displays. Listed integrations include an HTTP API, iFrame embedding, SAML/SSO, Active Directory synchronization, and a Chrome extension; the extension page names helpdesk integrations such as Zendesk, ServiceNow, Freshchat, Tawk.to, and Jivo. Security controls include two-factor authentication through email, Telegram, or Google Authenticator, IP whitelisting, and single sign-on. The maker says video and executable command data are encrypted with 128-bit AES within WebRTC and SSL protocols by default. Self-hosting keeps data within the customer’s environment. The free plan is free, with up to two permanent devices, one technician seat, and file transfers up to 50 MB per file.

ThinLinc centrally hosts Linux applications and desktops in a data center or cloud, then makes them available for remote access from Windows, macOS, Linux, or a web browser. Its server feature list includes high availability, fail-over, clustering, load balancing, multiple sessions per user, and single-application publishing. Authentication options include passwords, one-time passwords, public keys, smart cards, and Kerberos tickets. Traffic passes through SSH tunnels and TLS, with encrypted pixels sent to clients. ThinLinc includes TigerVNC, noVNC, OpenSSH, CUPS, and PulseAudio. The maker describes the software as suitable for demanding EDA and CAD workloads, including access from different locations. The server allows three concurrent graphical sessions by default; a separate free license file raises this to ten concurrent users. ThinLinc offers free time-limited evaluation licenses. Its free plan is listed at free, for 10 concurrent users. Standard is $122 a year per user and Premium is $168 a year per user; both are billed in advance for 12 months and cover 1–10 users.