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X2Go vs NoMachine: catalog facts
X2GoNoMachine
Free

Free and open source, with optional professional support from third parties.

Paid

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

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Clients for Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Can publish single applications as well as full desktops
  • Noticeably smooth on video and audio compared with VNC
  • Multi-monitor, printing and file transfer included
  • Server side runs on Linux only
  • Some linked Windows client builds date from 2020
  • 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 not stated License not stated
No account 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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