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Xpra vs NoMachine: catalog facts
Xpra	NoMachine
Free Free and open source.	Paid A paid licence is required for most editions. Check the vendor's current Personal Edition…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Remote apps appear as normal local windows Sessions survive disconnects	Noticeably smooth on video and audio compared with VNC Multi-monitor, printing and file transfer included
Persistent app sessions depend on X11 on the server Many options make configuration involved	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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