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xrdp vs ThinLinc: catalog facts
xrdp	ThinLinc
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free for small deployments; larger installations need paid licences.
Linux	Linux, Web, Self-hosted
Works with the built-in Windows Remote Desktop client Clipboard, audio and drive redirection	Native and web clients Free tier for small deployments
Server only; you need a separate RDP client Desktop environment support depends on the xorgxrdp module	Proprietary Aimed at organisations more than single home users
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
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 23, 2026

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