TigerVNC vs Xpra: catalog facts
 TigerVNC |  Xpra |
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Free Free and open source, with no paid edition. |
Free Free and open source. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux |
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line |
- Performance aimed at 3D and video workloads, not just a remote text editor
- TLS encryption and extended authentication on top of the plain VNC protocol
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- Remote apps appear as normal local windows
- Sessions survive disconnects
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- VNC has no built-in file transfer, audio or printing; it is a screen and input protocol
- Security depends on configuring TLS and authentication correctly, which is on you
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- Persistent app sessions depend on X11 on the server
- Many options make configuration involved
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: GPL-2.0 |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Needs internet |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked September 20, 2026 | Checked September 23, 2026 |
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