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SmartCode VNC Manager vs XP/VS Terminal Server
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 trial Windows
SmartCode VNC Manager combines remote access, system administration, deployment, and monitoring in one Windows application. Its perpetual-license plans and 21-day functional trial provide distinct purchase and evaluation options.
Visit SmartCode VNC Manager Free trial Windows
XP/VS Terminal Server provides multi-user Windows remote access with edition-based authentication and security features. Connection plans and one-time licenses vary by edition and session count.
Visit XP/VS Terminal ServerThe facts
| SmartCode VNC Manager | XP/VS Terminal Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | See the plans |
| Plans published | 12 | 22 |
| Maker | Not published | XP/VS Terminal Server |
| Website | s-code.com | thinstuff.com |
| On remote desktop software | #117 of 135 | #121 of 135 |
SmartCode VNC Manager: what it does well
- Built-in VNC, RDP, SSH, Telnet, and Hyper-V clients
- Remote software, registry, services, and device administration
- VNC deployment wizard installs or removes supported servers
- Thumbnail monitoring and network server scanning
- File transfer and multiple configuration storage options
What to know first
- Windows-only platform support
- No free plan
- Trial expires after 21 days
- Paid plans start at 58.99 USD
XP/VS Terminal Server: what it does well
- Turns Windows into an RDP server
- RemoteApps access server applications
- Redirects printers, drives, and clipboard
- Professional edition adds HTTPS and two-factor authentication
- 14-day trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Windows platform only
- TSX USB supports USB 2.0, not USB 3.0
- Listed prices exclude VAT
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