FreeRDP vs mRemoteNG: catalog facts
 FreeRDP |  mRemoteNG |
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Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence. |
Free Free and open source under the GPL. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line |
Windows |
- Clipboard, drive, audio, smart card and multi-monitor redirection
- Built against Microsoft's published Open Specifications rather than guesswork
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- RDP, VNC, SSH, telnet, rlogin, raw sockets and HTTP in one tabbed window
- Folder tree with inherited settings, so a hundred servers stay manageable
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- Primarily a command line client and a library, not a polished desktop app
- Connection options are numerous and cryptic
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- The last tagged stable release is 1.76 from 2019
- Windows only
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: Apache-2.0 |
License: GPL-2.0 |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 21, 2026 | Checked September 21, 2026 |
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