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Windows AppFreeRDP
Free

The client is free; cloud desktop services it connects to are billed separately.

 Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line
  • One client for remote PCs, RDS and Microsoft cloud desktops
  • Available on desktop, mobile and in the browser
  • Clipboard, drive, audio, smart card and multi-monitor redirection
  • Built against Microsoft's published Open Specifications rather than guesswork
  • Supported connection types differ between platforms
  • Focused on Microsoft's remote desktop ecosystem
  • Primarily a command line client and a library, not a polished desktop app
  • Connection options are numerous and cryptic
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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