Remmina vs Chrome Remote Desktop

Struggling to choose between Remmina and Chrome Remote Desktop? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Remmina is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like remote-desktop, rdp, vnc, nx, xdmcp, ssh.

It boasts features such as Remote desktop client, Supports protocols like RDP, VNC, NX, XDMCP, SSH, Tabbed interface, Session management, Plugin architecture, Customizable UI, Encrypted connections, Audio/video redirection, Clipboard synchronization and pros including Open source, Lightweight and fast, Cross-platform, Supports many protocols, Easy to use interface, Highly customizable.

On the other hand, Chrome Remote Desktop is a Remote Work & Education product tagged with remote-desktop, screen-sharing, remote-control.

Its standout features include Screen sharing, Remote desktop access, Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Easy setup - just need a Google account, Secure connections - uses TLS, Remote printing, File transfer, Audio support, Mobile apps available, and it shines with pros like Free, Easy to use, No installation or configuration required on client side, Works through web browser, Secure remote access.

To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison of these two products, delving into their features, pros, cons, pricing, and more. Get ready to explore the nuances that set them apart and determine which one is the perfect fit for your requirements.

Remmina

Remmina

Remmina is an open-source remote desktop client for Linux and other Unix-like systems. It supports multiple network protocols including RDP, VNC, NX, XDMCP, and SSH. Remmina is designed to be lightweight, intuitive, and customizable.

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Remote Work & Education Remote Desktop
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Remmina Features

  1. Remote desktop client
  2. Supports protocols like RDP, VNC, NX, XDMCP, SSH
  3. Tabbed interface
  4. Session management
  5. Plugin architecture
  6. Customizable UI
  7. Encrypted connections
  8. Audio/video redirection
  9. Clipboard synchronization

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Open source

Lightweight and fast

Cross-platform

Supports many protocols

Easy to use interface

Highly customizable

Cons

Limited file transfer capabilities

No native support for some protocols like Citrix ICA

Can be resource intensive for high resolution connections

Lacks some advanced features of proprietary solutions

Chrome Remote Desktop

Chrome Remote Desktop

Chrome Remote Desktop is a remote access software that allows users to remotely connect to another computer through Chrome browser or Chromebook. It facilitates remote control and screen sharing between computers.

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Remote Work & Education Remote Access
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Chrome Remote Desktop Features

  1. Screen sharing
  2. Remote desktop access
  3. Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS
  4. Easy setup - just need a Google account
  5. Secure connections - uses TLS
  6. Remote printing
  7. File transfer
  8. Audio support
  9. Mobile apps available

Pricing

  • Free

Pros

Free

Easy to use

No installation or configuration required on client side

Works through web browser

Secure remote access

Cons

Limited customization options

Requires Chrome browser

No multi-monitor support

Can be slower than other RDP solutions