Remote Desktop vs ThinLinc
Remote Desktop
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ThinLinc
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| Figure | Remote Desktop | ThinLinc |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.20/mo | $5.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | 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 | 9 | 13 |
| Spec score · Remote desktop software | 8.8 (#22) | 9.2 (#6) |
| Client platforms | Connections can come from macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android devices. | Client downloads are offered for Windows, Mac, and Linux, while the feature list also includes browser access. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes | No |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,Chrome OS,Raspberry Pi | Windows,macOS,Linux,web browsers |
Plans
Remote Desktop
- Free PlanFree
- Remote Access Plan$99.50 a year
- Premium Plan$299.50 a year
- Corporate Plan$599.50 a year
- Pro$2.45 a year
- Solo$2.46 a month
- HelpDesk$99.50 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
- TeamPriced on request
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
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop provides remote access and support from Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices. It also supports Chrome OS and Raspberry Pi, and mobile apps are available. Users can transfer files, record sessions, print, use multiple monitors, and communicate through chat, a whiteboard, and sticky notes. Screen locking is also included. For a temporary connection, users can share a one-time Access ID and Key. Enterprise administrators can enable or disable file transfer for all account users.
The free plan covers one licensed user, one concurrent connection, and three unattended devices. Other listed options include Remote Access at $99.50 a year, Premium at $299.50 a year, and Corporate at $599.50 a year, each with different user, connection, and device limits. Team supports unlimited users accessing 50 computers; Enterprise supports unlimited users and 100 computers. HelpDesk includes unlimited technicians and computers, and is listed at $99.50 a year, billed at 9.95 USD for the first year.
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.