IDEAL Remote vs ThinLinc
IDEAL Remote
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ThinLinc
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| Figure | IDEAL Remote | ThinLinc |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €249/mo | $5.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 13 |
| Spec score · Remote desktop software | 9.0 (#14) | 9.2 (#6) |
| Founded | 2000 | 1992 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Châteaurenard, France | Linköping, Sweden |
| Mobile apps | Yes | No |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android | Windows,macOS,Linux,web browsers |
| System requirements | The current compatibility list includes Windows Server 2008 through 2025 and Windows 8, 10 and 11, with 32-bit and 64-bit support documented for older releases. | The documented minimum server requirements are x86_64-compatible CPU, GLIBC 2.28 or newer, Python 3.6 or newer, RPM or DEB package support and an SSH server. |
| What it does | IDEAL Remote provides centralized remote control and Windows administration for Windows, macOS and Linux systems. | ThinLinc is a Linux remote-desktop server that centralizes Linux desktops and applications for access from remote devices. |
Plans
IDEAL Remote
- New license with 1 year maintenance€249 a month
- New license with 2 years maintenance€323.70 a month
- New license with 3 years maintenance€373.50 a month
- New license with 1 year maintenance€249, paid once
- New license with 2 years maintenance€323.70, paid once
- New license with 3 years maintenance€373.50, paid once
ThinLinc
- FreeFree
- Standard$122 a year
- Premium$168 a year
- Community licenseFree
- FreeFree
- ThinLinc Standard (500+ users)$66 a year
- ThinLinc Premium (500+ users)$91 a year
- ThinLinc Standard (11–49 users)$103 a year
- ThinLinc Standard (1–10 users)$122 a year
- ThinLinc Premium (11–49 users)$142 a year
In their own words
IDEAL Remote
IDEAL Remote is remote administration software for managing Windows environments, with access from Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. It supports file transfer through multiple methods, including selective transfer. The listed migration options cover user profiles and settings, but not applications. Its plans include one administrator license, unlimited managed domains, unlimited servers, and unlimited client computers. The New license with 1 year maintenance plan is €249 a month; the 2 years maintenance plan is €323.70 a month; and the 3 years maintenance plan is €373.50 a month. IDEAL Remote is paid and has no free plan; a 30-day trial is listed. The maker was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Châteaurenard, France.
ThinLinc
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.