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FreeRDP vs Thincast Remote Desktop Client: catalog facts
FreeRDP	Thincast Remote Desktop Client
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Free The client is free; Thincast sells separate server-side remote desktop products.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Clipboard, drive, audio, smart card and multi-monitor redirection Built against Microsoft's published Open Specifications rather than guesswork	Free RDP client on three desktop platforms Available as a Flatpak on Flathub
Primarily a command line client and a library, not a polished desktop app Connection options are numerous and cryptic	Proprietary licence The website focuses on paid enterprise products
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License: Proprietary
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 October 1, 2026

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