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KRDC vs Royal TS
Both stand on remote connection manager software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
Choose KRDC if you need a free Linux client for VNC, RDP, or SPICE sessions and value its connection discovery and RDP controls. Look elsewhere if you need full import of settings from .rdp files or a client for a platform other than Linux.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4
Royal TS combines multi-protocol connection management with document sharing, credential separation and automation options. Lite has strict connection, credential and document limits; the Single User License is a one-time purchase.
Visit Royal TSThe facts
| KRDC | Royal TS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Linux | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Individual User License: €49, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apps.kde.org | royalapps.com |
| On remote connection manager software | #16 of 29 | #12 of 29 |
KRDC: what it does well
- Free Linux app with VNC, RDP, and SPICE support.
- Works across client and server operating systems.
- Provides bookmarks, connection history, and local VNC discovery.
- RDP settings include security modes, proxy, and gateway options.
- Can read basic connection details from an .rdp file.
What to know first
- Requires Linux and a compatible remote desktop server.
- The remote server must be enabled, reachable, and allowed through its firewall.
- .rdp import does not cover every setting supported by other RDP clients.
Royal TS: what it does well
- Supports RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, FTP, SFTP and SCP.
- Sensitive document data is encrypted.
- Shared documents can sync through file shares or cloud services.
- A 30-day trial is available.
What to know first
- Lite is limited to 10 connections and 10 credentials.
- Lite allows one document.
- Single User License costs €49 once.
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