mRemoteNG vs rdesktop

Struggling to choose between mRemoteNG and rdesktop? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

mRemoteNG is a Network & Admin solution with tags like remote-desktop, ssh, vnc, connections-manager.

It boasts features such as Tabbed interface, Multi-protocol support (RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, rlogin), Encrypted password storage, Organize connections in a tree hierarchy, Search functionality, Scripting and automation, Portable version available and pros including Open source and free, Intuitive tabbed interface, Supports many protocols, Secure encrypted storage, Highly customizable.

On the other hand, rdesktop is a Remote Work & Education product tagged with remote, desktop, rdp, windows.

Its standout features include Remote desktop client for Microsoft Windows systems using RDP, Supports RDP 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0, 7.1 and 8.0 protocols, Supports connecting to Windows Terminal Server and Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 desktops, Supports NTLM and Kerberos authentication, Supports NLA security, Supports TLS encryption, Supports clipboard synchronization, Supports file transfer between client and server, Supports connecting to multiple sessions simultaneously, Supports changing screen resolution on the fly, Supports connecting through SSH tunnels and SOCKS proxies, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Cross-platform - works on Linux, macOS, Unix and other systems, Lightweight and fast, Supports advanced RDP features, Actively developed and maintained.

Feature	mRemoteNG	rdesktop
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Remote Work & Education

Product Overview

mRemoteNG

Description: mRemoteNG is an open-source, tabbed, multi-protocol, remote connections manager. It allows you to view all your remote connections in a simple yet powerful interface. mRemoteNG supports the Remote Desktop Protocol, VNC, SSH, Telnet, rlogin, and RAW Socket connections.

rdesktop

Description: rdesktop is an open source remote desktop client that allows users to connect to computers running Microsoft Windows RDP services. It provides functionality similar to Microsoft's own Remote Desktop Connection client.

Key Features Comparison

mRemoteNG Features

• Tabbed interface
• Multi-protocol support (RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, rlogin)
• Encrypted password storage
• Organize connections in a tree hierarchy
• Search functionality
• Scripting and automation
• Portable version available

rdesktop Features

• Remote desktop client for Microsoft Windows systems using RDP
• Supports RDP 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0, 7.1 and 8.0 protocols
• Supports connecting to Windows Terminal Server and Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 desktops
• Supports NTLM and Kerberos authentication
• Supports NLA security
• Supports TLS encryption
• Supports clipboard synchronization
• Supports file transfer between client and server
• Supports connecting to multiple sessions simultaneously
• Supports changing screen resolution on the fly
• Supports connecting through SSH tunnels and SOCKS proxies

Pros & Cons Analysis

mRemoteNG

Pros

• Open source and free
• Intuitive tabbed interface
• Supports many protocols
• Secure encrypted storage
• Highly customizable

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• No native macOS or Linux clients
• Limited mobile support

rdesktop

Pros

• Free and open source
• Cross-platform - works on Linux, macOS, Unix and other systems
• Lightweight and fast
• Supports advanced RDP features
• Actively developed and maintained

Cons

• User interface is basic and lacks some polish
• File transfer can be slow compared to other clients
• Does not support audio redirection
• Lacks support for some advanced features like collaboration

Pricing Comparison

mRemoteNG

• Open Source

rdesktop

• Open Source