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NoMachine vs xrdp: catalog facts
NoMachine	xrdp
Paid A paid licence is required for most editions. Check the vendor's current Personal Edition…	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Linux
Noticeably smooth on video and audio compared with VNC Multi-monitor, printing and file transfer included	Works with the built-in Windows Remote Desktop client Clipboard, audio and drive redirection
The free tier was replaced by a Personal Edition in version 10; check the current terms Closed source	Server only; you need a separate RDP client Desktop environment support depends on the xorgxrdp module
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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