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ThinLinc vs ToDesk
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 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 ThinLinc Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Choose ToDesk if you need remote control across desktop and mobile platforms, or team and enterprise administration options. The free Personal plan is aimed at individual use and has resolution, frame-rate, and device limits; users needing higher listed limits should review the paid plans.
Visit ToDeskThe facts
| ThinLinc | ToDesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | 专业版: 158 CNY a year |
| Plans published | 10 | 11 |
| Maker | ThinLinc | Not published |
| Website | cendio.com | todesk.com |
| On remote desktop software | #28 of 135 | #24 of 135 |
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.
ToDesk: what it does well
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
- File transfer includes batch transfers, drag and drop, and clipboard copying.
- Session recording and mobile apps are listed.
- Free team plan covers team, member, and device management.
- Enterprise private deployment stores data on the enterprise’s own server.
What to know first
- The free Personal plan is limited to individual use.
- Free Personal is capped at 1080P and 30 frames per second.
- Professional and Game plans have listed annual prices of CNY 15813.20 and CNY 29824.80.
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