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FreeRDP vs Connections: catalog facts
FreeRDP	Connections
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Free Free GNOME application, supported by donations to the GNOME Foundation.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line	Linux
Clipboard, drive, audio, smart card and multi-monitor redirection Built against Microsoft's published Open Specifications rather than guesswork	Supports both VNC and RDP Integrates with the GNOME desktop
Primarily a command line client and a library, not a polished desktop app Connection options are numerous and cryptic	Linux only Fewer options than dedicated clients such as Remmina
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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