Xrdp vs DameWare

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

Xrdp is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like remote-desktop, rdp, remote-access.

It boasts features such as Remote desktop access, Uses RDP protocol, Open source, Available on Linux and Windows, Works with standard RDP clients and pros including Easy remote access to GUI desktops, Uses common RDP protocol, Cross-platform compatibility, Free and open source.

On the other hand, DameWare is a Network & Admin product tagged with remote-access, remote-control, systems-management, it-administration.

Its standout features include Remote Control, Remote Administration, Active Directory Management, Patch Management, Asset Management, Monitoring and Alerting, and it shines with pros like Easy to use interface, Good for managing Windows environments, Scales well for large networks, Integrates with Active Directory, Can be deployed on-prem or in the cloud.

Feature	Xrdp	DameWare
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Remote Work & Education	Network & Admin

Product Overview

Xrdp

Description: Xrdp is an open source remote desktop protocol server that allows users to access GUI desktops remotely. It is available on Linux and Windows and works with standard RDP clients.

DameWare

Description: DameWare is a remote administration and systems management software toolset. It allows IT administrators to remotely control computers, servers, and other devices on their network for troubleshooting, maintenance, deployments, and more.

Key Features Comparison

Xrdp Features

• Remote desktop access
• Uses RDP protocol
• Open source
• Available on Linux and Windows
• Works with standard RDP clients

DameWare Features

• Remote Control
• Remote Administration
• Active Directory Management
• Patch Management
• Asset Management
• Monitoring and Alerting

Pros & Cons Analysis

Xrdp

Pros

• Easy remote access to GUI desktops
• Uses common RDP protocol
• Cross-platform compatibility
• Free and open source

Cons

• Less full-featured than proprietary RDP servers
• Limited to RDP protocol capabilities
• Requires some technical expertise to set up and manage

DameWare

Pros

• Easy to use interface
• Good for managing Windows environments
• Scales well for large networks
• Integrates with Active Directory
• Can be deployed on-prem or in the cloud

Cons

• Limited support for Mac and Linux
• Can be expensive for larger deployments
• Scripting and automation features are limited
• Third-party integrations are lacking

Pricing Comparison

Xrdp

• Open Source

DameWare

• Subscription-Based
• Per Technician Licensing