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GNOME Remote DesktopNoMachine
Free

Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or later.

 Paid

A paid licence is required for most editions. Check the vendor's current Personal Edition…

Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Supports both RDP and VNC clients
  • Built for the GNOME desktop
  • Noticeably smooth on video and audio compared with VNC
  • Multi-monitor, printing and file transfer included
  • Only for Linux systems running GNOME
  • A server only; you need a separate client to connect
  • The free tier was replaced by a Personal Edition in version 10; check the current terms
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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