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FreeRDP vs Windows App: catalog facts
FreeRDP	Windows App
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Free The client is free; cloud desktop services it connects to are billed separately.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Clipboard, drive, audio, smart card and multi-monitor redirection Built against Microsoft's published Open Specifications rather than guesswork	One client for remote PCs, RDS and Microsoft cloud desktops Available on desktop, mobile and in the browser
Primarily a command line client and a library, not a polished desktop app Connection options are numerous and cryptic	Supported connection types differ between platforms Focused on Microsoft's remote desktop ecosystem
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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