rdesktop vs RustDesk

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.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

RustDesk

Description: RustDesk is an open-source remote desktop software that allows users to securely access other computers over the internet. It offers features like file transfer, audio/video chatting, and support for multiple monitors.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

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

RustDesk Features

• Remote desktop access
• File transfer
• Audio/video chat
• Multiple monitor support
• End-to-end encryption
• Cross-platform - Windows, Linux, macOS
• Open source

rdesktop

• Open Source

RustDesk

• Open Source