Thincast Client vs Xpra

Struggling to choose between Thincast Client and Xpra? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Thincast Client is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like remote-access, thin-client, virtual-desktop, vdi.

It boasts features such as Provides remote access to Windows desktops and applications, Supports high performance remote desktop protocol (RDP), Works across LANs and WANs, Secure encrypted connections, Multi-monitor support, Audio redirection, Print redirection, File transfer, Universal clipboard and pros including Easy to set up and use, Good performance even over slower connections, Supports multiple monitors, Secure remote access, Seamless experience using remote desktops and apps.

On the other hand, Xpra is a Remote Work & Education product tagged with remote-desktop, remote-access, network, low-latency.

Its standout features include 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, and it shines with pros like Lightweight and fast, Works well over low bandwidth connections, Open source and free, Easy to setup and use.

Feature	Thincast Client	Xpra
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Remote Work & Education	Remote Work & Education

Product Overview

Thincast Client

Description: Thincast Client is a remote desktop client that allows users to securely access Windows desktops and applications hosted on a Thincast server. It offers high performance remote access and works across LANs and WANs.

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.

Key Features Comparison

Thincast Client Features

• Provides remote access to Windows desktops and applications
• Supports high performance remote desktop protocol (RDP)
• Works across LANs and WANs
• Secure encrypted connections
• Multi-monitor support
• Audio redirection
• Print redirection
• File transfer
• Universal clipboard

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

Pros & Cons Analysis

Thincast Client

Pros

• Easy to set up and use
• Good performance even over slower connections
• Supports multiple monitors
• Secure remote access
• Seamless experience using remote desktops and apps

Cons

• Limited to Windows environments
• Requires Thincast server software
• Can be resource intensive on client device
• Lacks some features of competitors like RDP shortcuts

Xpra

Pros

• Lightweight and fast
• Works well over low bandwidth connections
• Open source and free
• Easy to setup and use

Cons

• Limited to GUI applications only
• No mobile client available
• Not all features available on Windows version

Pricing Comparison

Thincast Client

• Free
• Subscription-Based

Xpra

• Open Source