Microsoft Remote Desktop vs Xpra

Microsoft Remote Desktop

Description: Microsoft Remote Desktop is a remote access software that allows users to connect to another computer over a network or the internet. It provides a graphical interface and control of the remote PC.

Type: software

Xpra

Description: Xpra is an open source tool that allows you to run graphical applications remotely over a network. It is designed for low latency and allows you to access applications with high interactivity, even over low bandwidth connections.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Microsoft Remote Desktop Features

• Remote access and control of another PC over the internet or LAN
• Encrypted connections for security
• File transfer between computers
• Multi-monitor support
• Audio redirection
• Clipboard sharing
• Printer redirection
• Drive redirection
• VPN connectivity
• Customizable settings and preferences

Xpra Features

• Remote access to GUI applications
• Session sharing - allows multiple clients to connect to the same session
• Tabbed user interface
• Audio support - forwards sound from the remote application to the client
• Clipboard synchronization between client and server
• Compression of images sent over the network
• Encryption of data stream using SSL/SSH
• Cross-platform - clients and servers available for Linux, Windows and macOS

Microsoft Remote Desktop

• Not listed

Xpra

• Open Source