Xpra vs Chrome Remote Desktop

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

Xpra is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like remote-desktop, remote-access, network, low-latency.

It boasts features such as 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 pros including Lightweight and fast, Works well over low bandwidth connections, Open source and free, Easy to setup and use.

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.

Feature	Xpra	Chrome Remote Desktop
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Remote Work & Education	Remote Work & Education

Product Overview

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.

Chrome Remote Desktop

Description: 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.

Key Features Comparison

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

Chrome Remote Desktop Features

• 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

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

Chrome Remote Desktop

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

Pricing Comparison

Xpra

• Open Source

Chrome Remote Desktop

• Free