ThinLinc

Linux remote desktop server for hosting desktops and applications centrally, with a free usage tier.

FreemiumProprietaryLinuxWebSelf-hosted
Official websitecendio.comDownload pagecendio.comDocumentationcendio.com

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About ThinLinc

ThinLinc is a server-based computing system from Cendio. Organisations run Linux desktops and applications on central servers in a data center or cloud, and users connect with a native client or a web client.

It is aimed at replacing individual workstations and keeping data on the server. Cendio sells licences through a webshop and offers free usage for small deployments and terms for non-profits. The documentation includes an administrator's guide, quick-start guide and platform notes.

Strengths

  • Native and web clients
  • Free tier for small deployments
  • Detailed administrator documentation

Limitations

  • Proprietary
  • Aimed at organisations more than single home users
  • Server side is Linux only

Details

Pricing
FreemiumFree for small deployments; larger installations need paid licences.
License
Proprietary
Developer
Cendio
Platforms
Linux, Web, Self-hosted
How it runs
Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Best suited for
Organisations hosting Linux desktops centrally for many users
Last verified
Added
Provenance
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  • X2Go

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    X2Go is open source and publishes Linux desktops or single applications to Windows, macOS and Linux clients over slow links, but it has no web client.

  • xrdp

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    xrdp is an open-source RDP server that lets standard Remote Desktop clients log in to Linux machines, replacing ThinLinc's own clients with Microsoft's built-in client.

  • Kasm Workspaces

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    Kasm Workspaces streams desktops and applications from containers to a browser, adding isolated browsing, but needs a server with container support and remains closed source.

  • Amazon DCV

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  • Selkies

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    Selkies is open source and streams a Linux desktop to a browser over WebRTC with hardware acceleration, but it is browser-only and expects container familiarity.

  • KasmVNC

    Access a Linux desktop through a web browser.

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    KasmVNC is a free GPL-2.0 option for reaching a Linux desktop in a browser, without ThinLinc's native clients or multi-user administration documentation.

  • TigerVNC

    A fast, cross-platform VNC client and server built for real work, including 3D and video over the wire.

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    TigerVNC is a free GPL-2.0 VNC server and viewer with TLS encryption, but it lacks a web client and the central multi-user management ThinLinc provides.

  • TurboVNC

    A VNC server and viewer tuned for image-heavy work, so 3D applications and video stay usable over a network.

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    TurboVNC is a free GPL-2.0 VNC server and viewer tuned for 3D and image-heavy work, but has no built-in encryption by default and targets workstation use.

ThinLinc as an alternative

Listings that name ThinLinc as an alternative.

  • TSplus

    Remote access software for publishing Windows desktops and applications to users through a web portal.

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    ThinLinc hosts desktops and applications centrally with native and web clients and a free tier, but its server side runs on Linux instead of Windows.

  • Xpra

    Open-source tool for persistent remote applications on X11 and screen sharing on Linux, macOS and Windows.

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    ThinLinc hosts Linux desktops and applications centrally with native and web clients, but it is proprietary and aimed at organisations with many users.

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