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FreeRDP vs Royal TS: catalog facts
FreeRDP	Royal TS
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Freemium A free tier with a connection limit is available. Full use requires a paid licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line	Windows, macOS
Clipboard, drive, audio, smart card and multi-monitor redirection Built against Microsoft's published Open Specifications rather than guesswork	One tabbed window for RDP, SSH, VNC and web sessions Shared connection documents keep a team's credentials consistent
Primarily a command line client and a library, not a polished desktop app Connection options are numerous and cryptic	The free tier caps how many connections a document can hold Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is 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 22, 2026

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