Compare software

xrdp vs Xpra: catalog facts
xrdp	Xpra
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Works with the built-in Windows Remote Desktop client Clipboard, audio and drive redirection	Remote apps appear as normal local windows Sessions survive disconnects
Server only; you need a separate RDP client Desktop environment support depends on the xorgxrdp module	Persistent app sessions depend on X11 on the server Many options make configuration involved
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account 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

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.