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KasmVNC vs ThinLinc
Both stand on remote desktop software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
KasmVNC provides browser access to Linux desktops and applications with self-hosting, API administration, clipboard tools, and security controls. Its non-RFB design means existing legacy VNC viewer software cannot connect.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
Choose ThinLinc if you need centrally hosted Linux desktops or applications with browser and desktop client access. Look elsewhere if you need a mobile app or email support without a support agreement.
Visit ThinLincThe facts
| KasmVNC | ThinLinc | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 10 |
| Maker | KasmVNC | ThinLinc |
| Website | kasm.com | cendio.com |
| On remote desktop software | #32 of 135 | #28 of 135 |
KasmVNC: what it does well
- Free GPL-2.0 open-source software
- Streams desktops and applications through browsers
- Supports listed Linux distributions on amd64 and arm64
- Includes file transfer and clipboard features
- Provides API and security controls
What to know first
- No mobile apps
- Legacy RFB VNC viewers are unsupported
- Requires at least two CPU cores and 2 GB RAM
ThinLinc: what it does well
- Supports Windows, Mac, Linux, and browser access.
- Routes connections through SSH tunnels and TLS.
- Offers high availability, fail-over, clustering, and load balancing.
- Includes multiple authentication options.
- Free license supports up to ten concurrent users.
What to know first
- No mobile apps are listed.
- Free users receive community support.
- Email support requires a support agreement.
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