Xpra AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like Xpra

Xpra is described as 'Is 'screen for X': it allows you to run X programs, usually on a remote host, direct their display to your local machine, and then to disconnect from these programs and reconnect from the same or another machine, without losing any state' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are eight alternatives to Xpra for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and BSD apps. The best Xpra alternative is Chrome Remote Desktop, which is free. Other great apps like Xpra are X2Go, Vinagre, Connections and Window Switch.

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  1. Chrome Remote Desktop icon

    Chrome Remote Desktop

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    Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for remote access to your applications...

    120 Chrome Remote Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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  2. X2Go icon

    X2Go

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    X2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses the NX technology protocol.

    50 X2Go alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  4. Vinagre icon

    Vinagre

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    A VNC/SSH Client for the GNOME Desktop

    • You can connect to several machines at the same time with tabs
    • You can keep track of your most used connections with favorites
    • You can keep track of your recently used connections through GtkRecent
    • You can browse your network f.
    83 Vinagre alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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    Vinagre connected to a windows machine
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  5. Connections icon

    Connections

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    Connections allows you to connect to and use other desktops. This can be a great way to access content or software on a different desktop operating system. It can also be used as a way to provide support to users who might need help.

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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  6. Window Switch icon

    Window Switch

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    Window Switch is a tool which allows you to move applications between networked computers, the windows appear where you need them, as they were.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    OS X
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  8. Thincast Client icon

    Thincast Client

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    Thincast Client turns your computer into a fully Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Client, making it easy to connect remotely to your company's infrastructure. Using the Remote Desktop (RD) WebAccess Client you gain easy access to and control of published virtual machines (with...

    138 Thincast Client alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Xephyr icon

    Xephyr

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    Xephyr is a kdrive based X Server which targets a window on a host X Server as its framebuffer. Unlike Xnest it supports modern X extensions ( even if host server doesn't ) such as Composite, Damage, randr etc (no GLX support now).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  10. FastX icon

    FastX

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    FastX is the leading X Windows solution for a remote Linux desktop. Affordable, even cheap. Free demo download.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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