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

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