KRDC
KDE's remote desktop client for viewing and controlling other computers over VNC and RDP.
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1 more ways to get KRDC
Package managers
- Flathub
flatpak install flathub org.kde.krdc
About KRDC
KRDC is a client application for viewing, and optionally controlling, the desktop session on another machine that runs a compatible server. It supports both VNC and RDP, so it can connect to Linux machines running a VNC server as well as Windows machines with Remote Desktop enabled.
It is part of KDE Gear, with regular releases, and can be installed from a distribution's package manager or from Flathub. A handbook is available on the KDE documentation site.
Strengths
- Supports both VNC and RDP in one client
- Regular releases as part of KDE Gear
- Available on Flathub
Limitations
- Client only; it cannot share your own desktop
- Linux only
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source under the GPL, developed by KDE.
- License
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Developer
- KDE
- Platforms
- Linux
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Best suited for
- Linux desktop users connecting to Windows or VNC machines
- Categories
- Remote desktop
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
Alternatives to KRDC
Compare allSoftware that can replace KRDC for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.
Remmina
The standard Linux remote desktop client, with plugins for RDP, VNC, SSH, SPICE and X2Go behind one connection list.
Remmina adds SSH, SPICE, X2Go and HTTP plugins to VNC and RDP behind one saved connection list, and it has kiosk mode and multi-monitor support.
Connections
GNOME's remote desktop client for connecting to other computers and virtual machines over VNC and RDP.
GNOME Connections also handles VNC and RDP on Linux, but it integrates with GNOME rather than KDE and offers fewer options than dedicated clients.
Remote Desktop Manager
A connection manager that keeps RDP, VNC, SSH and other remote sessions in one workspace.
Remote Desktop Manager is a closed-source freemium connection manager covering RDP, VNC, SSH and more, with a credential vault and apps for desktop and mobile platforms.
FreeRDP
A free implementation of Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol, and the engine inside most Linux RDP clients.
FreeRDP covers RDP only, with extensive redirection options. It is mainly a command line client and library rather than a polished desktop app, and it runs beyond Linux.
TigerVNC
A fast, cross-platform VNC client and server built for real work, including 3D and video over the wire.
TigerVNC provides a VNC viewer and server for Windows, macOS and Linux with TLS encryption. It has no RDP support, but it can also share your own desktop.
KRDC as an alternative
Listings that name KRDC as an alternative.
Jump Desktop
A remote desktop client and connection service supporting RDP, VNC and its own Fluid protocol.
KRDC is KDE's free GPL client supporting VNC and RDP, but it runs only on Linux.
virt-viewer
A console viewer for connecting to the graphical displays of virtual machines over SPICE and VNC.
KRDC is KDE's GPL client for VNC and RDP connections on Linux, without SPICE support for virtual machines.
Windows App
Microsoft's remote desktop client for connecting to Windows PCs, Remote Desktop Services and cloud desktops.
KRDC is KDE's GPL-licensed Linux client for RDP and VNC connections, released with KDE Gear, but it does not cover Microsoft cloud desktops.
Similar software
Related functionality, not necessarily a direct replacement.
Krfb
A KDE desktop sharing server that lets another person view or control your session through VNC.
xrdp
Open-source RDP server that gives standard Remote Desktop clients a graphical login to Linux machines.
GNOME Remote Desktop
A remote desktop server for GNOME that lets you connect to your Linux machine over RDP or VNC.
Apache Guacamole
A self-hosted remote desktop gateway that gives browser access to machines over VNC, RDP and SSH.
wayvnc
A VNC server that shares a running wlroots-based Wayland session such as Sway.
X2Go
Open-source remote desktop system for reaching Linux desktops and applications from Windows, macOS and Linux clients.
