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Connections vs Thincast Remote Desktop Client: catalog facts
Connections	Thincast Remote Desktop Client
Free Free GNOME application, supported by donations to the GNOME Foundation.	Free The client is free; Thincast sells separate server-side remote desktop products.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Supports both VNC and RDP Integrates with the GNOME desktop	Free RDP client on three desktop platforms Available as a Flatpak on Flathub
Linux only Fewer options than dedicated clients such as Remmina	Proprietary licence The website focuses on paid enterprise products
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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