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Windows App vs Connections: catalog facts
Windows App	Connections
Free The client is free; cloud desktop services it connects to are billed separately.	Free Free GNOME application, supported by donations to the GNOME Foundation.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web	Linux
One client for remote PCs, RDS and Microsoft cloud desktops Available on desktop, mobile and in the browser	Supports both VNC and RDP Integrates with the GNOME desktop
Supported connection types differ between platforms Focused on Microsoft's remote desktop ecosystem	Linux only Fewer options than dedicated clients such as Remmina
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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